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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06
LlETTER lRo Ilill! .oUIsl|lllAl|lsA.l
\ N cA,fp cElxrER a. 1see.

This 0edn9 yne nroS Od.v ssIsev 1uVsNss-
/! mas. will say that We h,syt., q Kren {
4 reason III, thank orr Divi,.. Ma.tt'r &,
that our ii l's..- ~. ". i.s.s'Il
spared l..'s- X. ~ l'..'sss ~
ing cur II ~, ~. state
~ L,,ul IA, .,s snr,.t i,,Ha morning
3 ,Sl,& tl.d N Il, ], N, ..ti,, sus, Ailai'
the tlrr.,,, az .'''t''k ~
istere.i47 auuvs, ist,so birds siIk.
Ing. az much tn ray. We Ill enjoy.
Christnlas. 4 We aprnt our forenoon,
intalking aud telling stories; as e
the truth In them cant say. When
our clock rang out the hOnr Of twelve
Our black.eyed cook shouted take
It boys, You l,et we took II. Our
tanle legs were trembling from being
overloaded with one OF the finest
dinners ever seen ID this state or any
other. We had 1--we OF the largest
turkeys the state grows with cram
berry sauce and other things too
numerous to mention. The after
noon was put IN first 10 q NxestlinR
match. and will say right now.
that when .yOu zee Tom Sharon In
4 wrestling match You seldom see
dust on his back. II failed 10 appear
this time. OF cDurae some Of the
boys had Il little dust On their backs,
but the names I will not mention.
After the wrestling was over then
we had can thOOk thr0 wing, jumping
and a few more stories. At supper
more turkey. After supper we had I'm
evening entertainment which con-
Sisted 81 some Of the finest music
that could be rendered. We have q
band known an the Northern Red
Checked band" led by Jimmie Stuart
with Bert Steele and johnnie Hughes
with their instruments. all " which
are first class, said to be, not only
by US, but ~ the people that live in
the neighborhOOd. The band bOys
were Invited out christmas eve tO a
social party. They report having -
fine time. / guess they did by the
smile they had the next morning. l
heard Bert say To Jim II tell you
that was dandy looking girl
swasn't she?'' the answer came you
bet.''' II. AZ VA
Well that 10 the way We spent our
Arst Ghristmas IN Louisiana. We all
tope that the people u Little Falls.
lad Just 4 good q time. 3
Ar I have TO say to q man that
vii start out on i journey Nike this
5and turn back u q u, w u little
faith X
III All We need In this county at tlis
time II the year i this business that
We are ID IL rain, to give us mOrs.
water for driving purposes. I have
prayed for rain for the last three
weeks, but Igues4 my prayers don't
~ any higher than the steam Of q
tea kettle. We all ask an interest IN
your prave anil hest wishes. ] will
endea vOr to give. you some infOrma-
4 tlun as to the way We log and drive
~ press In my next letter.
We remain your fathers, husbands
and aOns. lgS q
j. s. MURPHY.
P.tS. Ifany one asks you II Tom
1harDn IN fat. tell them yes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-29
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON |, FOURTH QUARTER, INTER
NATIONAL SERIES, OCT. 1.

Text of the Lesson, Ps. cxxfi-Memo-
ry Verses, 60 = Golden Text, Ps.
cxxii, Recommending Prepared by
the Rev. ID. M. stearns.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-29
Notes From the Crop Circular.

According to Statistician Hyde's re-
port for June, with the exception of
Oklahoma, there is not a state or ter
ritory reporting winter wheat the con-
dition of which is not below the 10
year average. The number of points
below the June average in the principal
winter wheat states is as follows Cali
fornia, Ohio and Texas, z Tennes-
see and Oregon, IL Pennsylvania, ID;
Kentucky, IA Maryland, Is; Virginia,
II; Missouri and Washington, 20;
Kansas, 49, Indiana, "a; Illinois, So,
and Michigan, SS.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13
CITY COUNCIL nEETs.
Many Bills Aliowed--A New Bridge
 for Ward Creek.

The city council held meeting at the mayors office Wednesday night all members of the council oeing present except Aldermen McMahon and Clay ton.
 W. w. Whitley presented recorders bond which was approved, and he was sworn into office as city recorder. Bills were allowed and orders were drawn for S466.25 to pay the expenses of the city for the past month. Reports of mayor, recorder treasurer, attorney. marshal and street overseer were read and approved.
 An ordinance granting to R. NJ. Quigley, J. s. Kelly and Edward Keogh for the Electric Light & Power Co.,, franchise to erect and maintain an electric light plant in tue city of Mena was referred to the ordinance committee.
 Petition of Burnett and others. ask ing that Sherwood avenue be opened to Pryor's mill was read and referred TO street committee.
 Ordinance No, 1I2 read second time and laid over until next meeting.
 l.. B. Sutherland moved to open lot one in Moshicr addition for street pur- poses The marshal was ordered to move Instructions from the lot. On motion the street committees re- i port on bridge to cross Ward creek on section line east of town was approved and committee ordered to let contract at cost of city not to exceed S45.o0.
 Adjourned
The Mena star., 1899-07-13
Mail Clerk Gets a Fall.

J A. Baudro, north end mail clerk, happened with very painful accident at Rici Mountain this morning. He was comipg south on No. ?, and as the train pulled out from the station he dropped letter outside the car and climbed out to get it, and was ID the act of climbing back into the car when he missed his hold and fell down a fifteen foot dump The train. which by this time was under good headway, was stopped and the unfortunate man was brought to Mena, and after hay ing his injuries dressed by Dr. Davis he was taken to his room where he will be cared for by friends. His injuries consist of bad gash on his head and numerous bruises and cuts on his back and limbs. Dr. Davis says that while his case is not considered serious, he is pretty badly hurt.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13
MENA WILL GET THE HOSPITAL
Chef Surgeon Aver says rlena is
 the Proper Place.

It is now almost an assured fact that Mena vii get the railroad hospital, which is to be built at some town on the line of the Pittsburg Gulf road.
 Dr. J. R. Davis. the division sur geon for the road at this place, re- turned Thursday from Kansas City where he had been called by Chef Sur geon Aver for consultation regarding the location of this institution.
 To Star representative Dr. Davis said that the general officers would be here in few days to select suit able location for the necessary build ings, and that hospital that will ac- commodate 100 patients will be built immediately.
 It seems that no better place could have been selected for an institution of this kind. It is centrally located, and the most healthful point on the road
The Mena star., 1899-07-13
Sunday School Convention.

The Polk county Sunday school con- vention which was held at the NJ. E. church, south, Thursday was both in- teresting and instructive. The morn ing session was short because few of the delegates had arrived. The after noon session consisted of inter esting and encouraging reports from many of the schools of the county. The su ubjects of Sabbath breaking and intemperance were discussed, aud an interesting program was rendered, the most interesting feature being il recitation by Miss Christine Landes, readings by Mrs. Dagg and Mrs. Landes and song by Miss Notes.-The. Talks were made by Dr. Godbey, of Little Rock; Prof. Miller, of Joplin. and Drs. Dagg and Dodd and Rev. Mir. Riding.
 The convention adjourned 10 meet at the Mountain Fork Camp Ground. August 10. 1s99
The Mena star., 1899-07-13
The Immigration Society. |.

The directors of the Polk county Immigration society at meeting held recently appointed George B. Dennis as land com missioner, and decided to proceed with the work as first outlined by the organization. At meeting oi the board of directors held at the office of the president arrangements were completed for taking options on farm land and other matters looking to the successful prosecution of the work in hand was attended to.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13
OUR CITIZENS IN MASS MEETING DECIDE TO MAKE IT A CORKER y
A PARK FAIR IN CONNECTION.
Will Hold Two Days, August IS and Io, and an Exhibit of Polk County Products Will
 Be an Attractive
 Feature.

At the meeting held in the pavilion in Jansen park Tuesday night, Mayor John II. Hamilton presided and r. ". Jaques was chosen as secretary.
 By unanlmous consent itwas decided to celebrate Mene's third anniversary in an appropriate manner and after preliminary remarks motion to hold park fair as one feature of the eele- bration. and to devote two days, Aug. IS and 19 to the occasion, was unani- mously adopted
 A committee of arrangements to have charge of all matters pertaining to the celebration, was appointed consisting of seven members, as follows: John H. Hamilton, c. c Palmer, Frank Hopper Geo. B. Dennis, Frank Savage, all of Mena, and ". Barton of Cove, and s. l. Philpot of Cherry Hill
 On motion a committee of advertis ing was appointed consisting of A. ". St. John, F. c. Shaver. F ". Jaques and F. S Foster, and a committee on transportation consisting of D. J. Cavitt, J. P. Landes and Dr. Davis.
 4 committee of five was appointed 10 solicit premiums from merchants and business men for the fair consist ing of George W. Petty, R. s, Allen, ". I. Mckinney, Frank Wimb erly and w. F. Sanders. Also committee on program, consisting of D. J. Cavitt, $. L. Lindsay and Andrew Johnson.
 A committee on finance consisting ot !. <. Kelly, Mark P olney aud A. W St. John was appointed Also com. mittee of three on band and fireworks as follows: J. r. Landes, F. NJ Reeves, Geo. McCravey
 After brief discussion of details and a few suggestions the meeting adjourned.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13
A Frame Court House.

When it was found that it would probably be some time before the new brick court house would be completed, Judge Matheny took the stand that it would be less expense to the county 10 build frame house to be used us q court room and for offices for the county officials than to rent, and at once com tracted to have building 25x50 feet erected on the court house square. New banks & Son have the contract and commenced work yesterday. It will not be long now until the clerks office and the records will be at home on the new court house square.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

T have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family for years and with good results" says MT, " b: Cooper of Ei Rio. Cal. Tor small children 1t IS especially effective. For sale by r. .. savage.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13


 arrived Tuesday for an extended visit with her brother and family, J. E. Holden.
 D. J. Cavitt, the always accommodat. ing station agent at this place. is on duty again after enjoying we'll earn ed vacation.
 Mrs Monroe, of St Louis. arrived Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs. ]. F. Landis and her mother, who is making her home here.
 The medal presented to D. J. Cavitt last night by the Red Men was man ufactured by c. F. Powell of the Mena Jcwelry store.
 The Egolf Drug company has opened branch store at Hatfield, and placed Dr. 0. F. Wilcox in charge A nice trade is reported.
 J. E. Ga, rison was in from Mountain Fork Monday, bringing over seventy five gallons of huckelberries that he found ready sale for.
 The street force is doing good work on Port Arthur avenue and Amster- dam street thls week, and the city team has plenty to do
 J. E. Hickman was up from Jansen Tuesday, and re mained to take part iD the meeting to arrange for the 10th of August celebration.
 s. D. Reynolds, of Carlo Ill.,, is here looking business location with view of making change for Inc benefit of his wife, who is in iii health.
 Mir. J. w. Dale, who is an engineer at d saw mil near Hatfield was slight ly scalded Wednesday, caused by the blowing out of steam guage.
 Mr. E. l.. Barlsley, of Little Rock, representing the Home and the North British & Mercantile Insurance 
 companies, was in town yesterday.
 c. W. Barnett, formerly of this city but now living at Hatfield, was here Thursday, and says Hatfield is ready to let the contract tor $700 school house.
 Secretary E. NJ. Green, of the Polk County Immigration Association, is out collecting the ten per cent as sessment ordered on capital stock su ub- scribed
 w. A. Batson started men at work on his prospect at Camp Wilder to develop the same with view of putting in plant of mining ma chinery.
 It is expected that N. E. Barden, the contractor, will commence work on the academy building to-day. Architect Hydrick will have charge of the work.
 Mir E. D. Angell, of Fargo, N. D., arrived in our city yesterday to look over the country with MT. c. w. Darling with view of making some investments.
 w. E. Soest, of Rolla, Mo, the chemist and assayer, arrived this morning to remain. He will be found with Durham x Batson at thelr min ing exchange.
 J. l.. Wadley and wife, of Hot Springs, are in the city visiting Mrs. Laura Parker, sister of Mrs Wadley Mr. Wadley is the editor of the Hot Springs News.
 Uncle Asa Williams, of Wiclses, ac- companied by w. I. Richardson, of Hatfield. was in town Friday and gave the Star pleasant call, returning home Saturday.
 Oscar Milhollan, of Carthage, Mo, one of the typos who helped get ont the first issue of the Star, when start ed at this place. is again holding down a case at this office. The directors of the Polk County Immigration soclety met yesterday and appointed l. D. Jones as member
The Mena star., 1899-07-13
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 LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.


 B. W, Green, of Egger is in our city attending probate court.
 x-Sheriff Joplin is up from Jansen Wednesday on business.
 w. c. Moore returned from trip to Montgomery county Tuesday.
 c. Sneed is having his residence on College Hill freshly painted
 Eugene Cox returned yesterday from a trip to his old home n Missouri.
 John Garrett and George NJ. Self left Saturday for Shawnee. Okla, on busi- ness.
 fine girl baby was born to MT. and Mrs. J. A. Founders at Hatfield, on July 5.
 Rev. ]. c. Miller, of Cherry Hill is in the city attending the district con ference.
 T. B. Phelps, of Rocky, was in Mena Monday, and gave the Star call with renewal
 Postmaster Reeves received new four pound postal scale for use in the office here.
 The ex Confederate will hold a re union and picnic at Walnut Springs on July 13 and l4.
 Mir. George Case, wife and children returned from visit with relatives in Missouri yesterday.
 A. Withers, of Marceline, Mo, is Tn Mena looking after some property interests he has here
 Mr J. D. Eubanks, tax commissioner for the Arkansas Townsite company, is in town on siness.
 Mir. and Mrs. ard, of Corsicana, Tex, are here wis ng their daughter, Mrs. L. ". Henderson,.
 John L. cramer, Esq, arrived from the South Tuesday, to look after some business interests here.
 T. $. Hammond, of the Hamm ond X Signer Tie company, is here in the interest of his company.
 The citizens of Hatfield are ar ranging for picnic and barbecue at that place on August 10. | j. G. Jackson's nice new residence on Port Arthur avenue is enclosed and presents fine appearance.
 F. Calderera of the Calderera Fruit company of Ft Smith, is in our city securing trade for his house
 The A. o. U w. lodge has received their charter and regalia, and are now ready to receive new candidates.
 Dick Johnson has extended his store building back to the alley, to ac- commodate his increasing business.
 Born, to Mir. and Mrs John Paul, on Monday, an eight pound boy, and all parties are reported doing well.
 Capt J. r. Todd started yesterday on business trip to Texarkana and Camden, expecting to return Friday.
 Mir. A. B. Brown started fer Howe. I. T., to take job of brick work on some coke ovens to be erected there.
 MT. Pumphrey made nice display of irish potatoes at his market Thurs day as grown Tn his garden near town.
 William Kivitt, an old time resident of Mena, has arrived from Oklahoma City, and says Mena is remarkable city.
 Conductor Ed Humphrey brought in the largest water melons of the season Tuesday. He bought them at Shreve- port.
 Sheriff k. w. Johnson has recovered sufficiently to be able to be at the county seat looking after business again.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

What might have been'--if that little cough hadn't been neglec;ed--is the sad reflection of thousands of con- sumptives. One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and colds. Egolf Drug Co
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

Wm Wehunt, residing three miles east of town. was caller Tuesday adding his name to the long list of new subscribers to the Weekly Star. Mir. Wehunt left some samples of irish potatoes that are beauties. ard cannot be beaten in any country.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

The family of Engineer WE Easter day, consisting of his mother, wife and daughter. arrived Monday from Pittsburg, Kansas. They expect to be at home to their friends in about ten days in one of John Paul's residences on Amsterdam street.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

O.
 A party was given last night by Miss Carrie Carder at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Judge Carder. in honor of Miss Grace Williams, of Hartshorn, l. T., who has been visiting in this city for some time. Those present were: Misses Grace Williams, of Hartshorn, l. T., Anna Hudgins, Mae Cunningham, Lula Hcag, Bessie Hoag, Berry Smith and Carrie Carder, and Messrs J. H. Eichler, Ton Rhodes, Gus Powers, l.. D. Fretwell, Fred Powers Mark Olney and George Doles-
 For a clear complexion, bright sparkling eye and vigorous digestion, take Prickly Ash Bitters It puts the system in perfect order. Sold by Jacksons Drug company.
 K. s. Owen returned Thursday from ten weeks absence travelling and visiting friends. He was at his old home in Georgia for six weeks and re- ports having had an enjoyable time. MT. Owen will remain at home short time and then go to Texas for visit with friends.
 In warm weather Prickly Ash Rit- ters helps your staying qualities. workers who use 1t occasionally stand the heat better and are less fatigued at night Sold by Jacksons Drug Co George Leeate came in Sunday night from the mountains near Giliham. where he is working some mining claims. and returned Monday. He re- ports that Mr. Davis sold to Mir. Willis one claim for g. 500. co. and that every body is busy in that vicinity.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

Dr.. D. J. Lindley, wife and son. from Marshal. Mo, arrived Tuesday for visit with J. Spencer Kelly and wife.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

Mrs. s. s. Simpson, of Kansas City, arrived Tuesday for an extended visit with her brother and family, J. E. Holden.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

Last week The Star gave Mir. Thom- as credit with calling and leaving some choice red June apples. This was a mistake. IL was Mr. Cummings of Rocky who called. and Mir. Cummings is known as one of the best posted fruit men in this county.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

For clear complexion, brigl sparkling eye and vigorous digestIo take Prickly Ash Bitters. It puts ti system in perfect order. Sold Jacksons Drug company.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

In warm weather Prickly Ast ters helps your staying qua workers who use it occasionally
 the heat better and are less fai at night Sold by Jacksons Dr,
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

It is reported that Dr. Lindsay and E. r. Petefish were out late Friday night and slept on the floor of the doctors office, presumably on account of the downpour of rain.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

Miss Grace Williams returned yes terday to her home at Hartshorn. l T after pleasant visit with friends in our city.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

William Kivitt, an old time resident of Mena, has arrived from Oklahoma City, and says Mena is a remarkable city.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

Born to MT. and Mrs. NJ. ". Lindsay Thursday, . ten-pound son. Dr, Reese names hlm Lewey- Hub bson, but Grandpa Lindsay protests. Mother and child both doing well, but the Stal is short one printer to-day.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

MT. Pumphrey made nice display of irish potatoes at his market Thurs day as grown m his garden near town.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Raja came il from It Smith Mon day to make visi and look after property interests here Mrs Raja was here last winter anC made some investments in real estate and is now thinking of building
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

D. J. Cavitt, the always accommodat ing station agent at this place, is ol duty again after enjoying we'll earn ed vacation.
The Mena star., 1899-07-13

J. l.. Worrell came down from Meni on Monday and helped the band boy diffusc music on the Fourth. MT Worrell was formerly citizen of D Queen, and has large number o friends here. .-DeQueen Bee.
The Monticellonian., 1899-11-17
A CRAZY MANS DEADLY WORK.
Shoots and Kills Two Men Within the Space of Ten Minutes
 and Escapes.

Round Lake, Miss. Nov 13.-Two tragedies occurred here last night within few minutes of each other. \ K. Graves was shot and fatally wound ed by Dick Dic<erson, negro, aged about 50 years, who had been regarded as crazy. The negro fired through I window. The shooting created much excitement, and Arthur Maxwell was among the number who gathered at the scene Ten minutes after the first shot Diekerson rushed up to a point behind a tree and again fired. Max well fell to the ground, and in a mo- ment was dead. The double assassin again escaped. It is thought that the negro entertained an insane hatred taz ward Mr St. Clair, at whose place the shooting occurred. and was seeking to murder him when he shot Graves. Ev- cry effort is being made to capture Dickerson.
The Monticellonian., 1899-11-17
EXCITING CAPTURE. 0F ABARK.
Her shipper Said to Have Murdered the Captain and 1fia wire
 nnd Grsurpcd Command.

Baltimore. Md. Nov 13.-Capt. Mac Carthy of the British steamer Trunk by which arrived yesterday from Santa Cruz. Teneriffe, reports that a few days before his arrival at Santa Cruz, the Brazilian bark Julianna Schoorer. from Rio Janeiro for Genoa, Italy, put in for provisions. The health authori- ties asked the master why there was but 15 persons on board when the ar ticles named r as leaving Rio Janeiro. The captain said the others had died from yellow fever.
 When the vessel was released from quarantine and provisioned one of the crew said to one of the custom guards that the man in charge was not the master of the ship, but the mate and that the mate had murdered the mas ter and his wife on the voyage
 The authorities sent boats crews from small Spanish man-of-war in the harbor to bring the mate and crew ashore. The mate. who was Suede. had suspected something and he armed himself with revolver and detied the boats crew to take him.
 The sailors, under orders of their officers, fusiladed the man and the yes sel for five hours, during which time, it is said, 500 shots were fired. The mate was killed at last, having been shot several times. During the firing the crew jumped overheard and were rescued by the war ships boats. h their excitement the Spaniards set fire to the bark, but as soon as they found the swede dead they eXtinguished the
The Monticellonian., 1899-11-17
THE SURRENDER OF PARADES
Cnstr0's Army Took Puerto Cabe.Io Venezuela, After Eight Hours
 Hard Fighting.

Washington, Nov. 14-Both the state and navy departments have received reports concerning the surrender oi Parades at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sunday The state department dis. patch is from Minister Loomis, at Cara cas, and is as follows:
 After eight hosrs' fighting, Castros army took Puerto Cabello this morn. ing. Killed and wounded aggres e 300.
 Surgeons and hospital corps from fcreign cruisers are attending the wounded. Local facilities are made quate. Castro holds every port and place of consequence in Venezuela"
 The navy departments report comes from Commander Hemphill of the De troit, which is now at Puerto Cabello. t is dated last night, at 9:35, and reads as follows:
 "Severe fighting since Saturday morning. About three hundred killed on both sides. Paradcs surrendered hi. final position to Castro's force Sunday morning"