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The Springdale news., 1899-04-14
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1 new stock of furniture at Fayetteville.
 Rev. N. R. West, a resident of Price Township, died recent lyat the age of So years.
 Uncle Nathan Combs, of Fayetteville, is serio usly Ill and not expected to recover.
 The Fayetteville Sentinel says the sheriff will keep his books open for the payment of taxes the rest of this week.
 The law for county uniform. ty in text books having become a law, the vote at the school election on the third Saturday
 The Fayetteville Daily says marriage license has been granted to Ernest Rice and Miss Florence Baldon, both of Springdaie.
 The nomination of J. C, Mitchell, county treasurer, as a member of the board of trustees of the State University, was approved on the 7th inst.
 Gov. Jones has refused to pardon c. l.. Benbrook and Sam Young, convicted of sell ling whiskey In Benton Circuit on change of venue from this county.
 Lieut.. Wilmot, of Rogers, an A. l. U student, has received an appointment to the Annap oils Naval Academy. He is q member of the graduating class of this year.-Fayetteville Sen- tinel.
 John NJ. Clayton, an esteem ed student of the A. l. U,, and nephew of Gen. Powell Clay ton. has received an appoint ment to West Point by Presi dent McKinley.-Fayetteville News.
 The following are the newly elected town officers at Prairie Grove: John Hale, mayor; Van w. Carl, recorder; L. E. Barron, J. k. Wilson, l. c. Mccormick, H. B. Collier and E. G. MeGor- mick, aldermen.
 The Consta ble, Mir J. $. Johnson, will leave tonight for Little Rock to take Mrs. Cal lie Johnston to the Lunatie Asylum. He will bring home Mrs. Ann Nanoy, who has been cured Fayetteville Daily, 18th inst.
 Rev. N. NJ. Ragland is con sidering a call to missionary work in Calcutta, India. Mr. Ragland is eminently fitted to. succeed ill such q field, and while his friends here would regret him sincerely, they are confident that they would be proud of the record that he would make. Fayetteville Daily.
 in May will decide whether 1t shall be put Tn practice ill Washington county If the people vote in favor of it, the county examiner, two teachers appointed by the state super intendent, and two citizens ap- pointed by the county judge, will constitute the board to se lect the books. to be used.-- Fayetteville Sentinel.
 The McIlroy Bank case was decided by the supreme court Saturday. The decision atfirms that ot our circuit court, which was that thebon dsmen of J. l.. Dickson were not liable but gave judgement against him for over s19,000. His stock in the bank was made subject to the judgement but the home stead was given to the widow. Fayetteville Daily.
 Madelon, the infant daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Trier, burned both hands very severely yes terday. The little one is just learning to walk and pulls her self up by any object that hap pens to be near. She placed her hands on a red hot stove to steady herself, and remained in that position until her mother pulled her away. She IS do ing as we'll as could be expect ed -day.-Fayetteville Daily.
 Both houses of the legislature has voted down amendments to the antitrust law, and this indicates that m relief max he eynected from
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

been visiting here for some I# a Friday to Iii baH at s.s O T
 Miss Biftie Henson came out from Springdale last Saturday aud will remain some time wis iting relatives and friends.
 New officers have been elect. ed for Sunday School as fol- lows: G c. Bevers superintend- ent and Mr Dicky assistant.
 Prof. ]. c. Anderson is con fined 10 his room with some nervous eye trouble, on account of which his private school closed Monday morning.
 A preacher. near here, last Sunday took fer his text, "She hath done what she could Mark KY S.l He preached an excellent sermon. and closed with this remark: eYou may not be able to kiss a thousand women as Hobson has, but do what you can.
 April IL. SWEET EIoLETs.
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Mailed sor 25 cents by C. I. Hood & Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

The Democrat has no fears that the antitrust law will stand in the event the legislature should fall to change it. The courts will never sustain law that will work such wholesale destruction to busi- ness. But It will take some tune to get the case through the courts, and meanwhile the injury to bnsi ness interests goes on.--Lttte Rock Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

A late dispatch from Manila says one of the foremost American generals made the statement that there would be hundred thousand soldiers over there before the Americans controlled the Islands.
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

WwRs. JOHN WALLET, of Jefferson,
 VU Wis, than whom none Is more highly esteemed or widely known, writes Tn 1890 I had severe attack of LaGrippe and at the end of four months, in spite ofaR physicians, friends and good. nursing could do, my lungs heart and nervous system were SC completely wrecked, my life was de spared of. my friends giving me up. could only sleep by the use of opiates. My lungs and heart pained mo terribly and my cough was most aggravating. l could not lie in one position but Q short time and not on my left side at all, My husband brought me Dr. Miles Nervine and Heart Cure and be- gan taking them. When l had taken half bottle of each was much better and contin- uing consistently I took about dozen bot tles and WAS cnmnletelY restored to health to
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

has moved hls stock cattle from I I Buffers tO Ben Giahams April II. BuDGEfT.
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Do not put off untll tomorrow the duty that ought to be done to- day. Ii your blood is impure and You feel weak and weary, take Hood s sarsaparllla at once.
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

Both houses of the legislature has voted down amendments to the antitrust law, and this indicates that no relief may be expected from the present body.
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

IIt5 atIl VI tso NTN5I4I p 4O VNI the surprise of all"
 Dr. Miles Remedies are sold by all drug gists under a positive guarantee, first bottle benefits or money re- funded. Book on dis eases of the heart and nerves free. Address, = np MIIES MEnIGA
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14
WEST FORK,

The farmers are busy plant ing or preparing the ground.
The Springdale news., 1899-04-14

Heavy frosts Saturday and Sunday morning
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
A Sad Death.
to-morrOw

At about } o'clock this morning Miss Susie Compere died at the home of her sister, Mrs. w. M Pipkin, at Dallas, of pneumonia, after an illness covering a period of sixteen days. Age nineteen years, four months and twenty eight days Miss Compere is daughter of Mrs. J. l. Compere, who has lived near Dallas for a number of years, and a sister of Rev. w. l.. Compere, pastor of the Baptist church at this place. She was young lady of exceptionally high qualifications, having taught sue cessfully in the public shools of this county, and has many loving friends who will weep at such an early de- parture from this life. In her social life she was loved and admired by all, and was an earnest worker in the Baptist church, having been an ex- emplary member of that church for some time
 The funeral services were held at the Baptist church this afternoon al about o'clock, and the intermeni took place at White Oak cemetery.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
SUCCESSFUL FRUIT GROWERS.
The Cherry Fruit Farms at Mena
 and Acorn to be Enlarged.


 and Acorn to be Enlarged.
 MT P, H. Cherry arrived here Satur- day and he and Mrs. Cherry went up to Acorn yesterday to look after their interests there. While there they ar ranged to lay of and plat portion of their fruit farm. several parties de- string to purchase lots. The Cherry $ expect to clear from forty to forty i've acres this coming season at this place, and Mir. A. R. Knight, who came here from New York last spring and is now on the place, will have charge. He this year experimented with some Rocky Ford melo8s, growing them to perfection, and b 2 of equal flavor and much larger ] size than those grown at other pla,rs.
 At the Cherry fruit iarm near Mena plans are male for enlarglng the out put by putting twenty-five acres more in cultivation aad planting it in goose berries, plums and cherries. From twenty-four acres now in trawberries and black berries $1,O3O., ln cash was received this season, which proved very encouraging to the owners, and shows what can be done with proper managment. From s55 cases of straw berries shipped this season $S25 was received, which after deducting cost of picking, crates and express charges left nea. margin of profit. Some of these were sent to Cripple Creek, Col, and letters from there testify to the fact that though sent such long distance they were finer and of better flavor than any received from other sections of country. In addition to the other fruits now being grown Mr Cherry expects to plant largely of cantaloupes and tomatoes another season, for shipment north.
 Mir. and Mrs. Cherry expect to start for their home at Webster Grove, Mo-, i, tomorrow.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
For Stealing Clothing.

Frank Cummings, colored, was ar rested Wednesday and taken before Mayor Hamilton, charged with petit larceney. He is said to have taken one bolt of white lawn from the Racket store. one bundle of shirts from Sawdon & Cunningham, one pair of S5 pants from W. k. Blocksom and one pair not identified. He was fined Sl5 in each case. making total of S45, and three hours Tn jail. This is his second offence, he having been con- victed of stealing box of cigars and fined S10. about one month ago. He will have to work out his fine on the streets.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

w. ii. Wick, travelling man, $I cash for best poem on Arkansas W. $. Beall. travelling man, $l cash for best poem on Arkansas.
 w. |. Boyer, rocking chair for the best selection of canned fruit
 Wimberly Bros, S2.50 cash for largest head of home grown cabbage q. W. Petty & Co, S2.75 for best one- fourth Dushel onions. Petty & Co. to have onions. Key X Hanes, blacksmiths, $l for the best parnsnip, and $1 for best bunch celery. J. V. Banks, s for best load of ten ties and S2 for second best load of ten ties-6xs-s feet long.
 sayles Bros. $ Wallace, $2.5O for best Hub bard squash
 Bankston Photo Co, s1 in photos for the second best glass grape jelly.
 John H. Hamilton, $2 for second best peck Irish potatoes; g for second best peck of onions; S1 for second best plate peaches. Mrs. J. +. NcCaffery, $7 trimmed hat for best glass plum jelly.
 The women of Mena will give $1O U. s. flag to the township making best display of agricultural products.
 L. NJ. Wimberly, set glassware of 10 pieces, worth $2 for best ten stalks corn. Mena Restaurant. $l.5O cash for second best three loaves home made bread.
 Hudglns Bros, 100 pounds of four for best loaf of bread made from four manufactured at their Mena mill.
 All articles placed on exhibition be- long to and are the property of the exhibitors to do with as they choose, except where especially noted by per sons offering premiums.
 R. $. ALLEN,
 Chairman of Committee. W. P. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
Rogers Band Secured.

Mayor Hamilton, as execution com mittee has secured the Rogers band, of Rogers, Ark, for the two days ceIe- bration, or park fair, to be held here August Is and 19. He also reports that arrangements are on foot to se- cure one and perhaps two other bands for this occasion.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
A WATER WORKS SYSTEM.
CONTRACTS LET AND WORK. TO
 COMMENCE SOON.
IT MEANS MUCH FOR MEHA.
Wells to Be Dug on Block z5-Stand Pipe to be Put on Hill on Block B. An Opfline of Street Mains
 Win be Laid Out.

The water works contract as let in- cludes the stand pipe, manis, and by- drants and their proper construction. putting in place etc The water works commissioners will arrange and con tract for the digging of wells, and have decided to dig on the south corner of block IS, near the block laid out and fenced formerly for the court house block. The stand pipe IS to be erected at the top of the round hill, over 100 feet high, just north of where the wells are to be dug. and on lots and 8. of block No. 5.
 Starting from the stand pipe an eight inch main will be run down Hermann street to Sherwood and along Sher- wood to De Queen, thence up De Queen to Port Arthur A six inch main will te laid along Port Arthur from Her man to St John, and a four inch main along St John to Reeves avenue. thence up Jansen to Jannsen park. A four Inch main will be laid along Campbell from Port Arthur to Lenna avenue, on DeRider, thence north to unnamed street one block, thence east on Sutherland avenue $50 feet to De- Rider at intersection of Amsterdam, thence north on Amsterdam to Port Arthur. There will also be four inch connection from Amsterdam to Camp bell on Molemma avenue. A six inch main will be laid along Mena from Zwolle to Pickering avenue, and con- nections made on Herman to the south east portions of town, also connections from De Queen to Myer and Fleming near Stilwell park. Several dead" ends will be left at convinent points for fire protection, and to which con- nections can be made as needed later.
 The commissioners attorneys, Messrs Shaver and Norwood are at work getting up the contracts, and 1t is ex- pected that they will be ready to sign by Tuesday. The contractors will be required to give a good .and sufficient bond for the proper completion of the system, and work will then be begun soon and pushed to an early completion.
 As previously stated Messrs German & Steele, of Dallas. Tex, were the suc- cessful bidders for putting in our water works system. These gentlemen are experinced in this line of work. and propose to put in modern sys- tem-one that will give satisfaction and help them to get other contracts, as this is the first they have secured in this state. They have arranged with E. N. Maxwell, of Texarkana to superintend the work, and Mir. Max well has contracted with the water works commissioners to dig the wells and build the pump house etc. Mir. Maxwell expects to go to his home for a few days and arrange to return here aud commence work at once
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
Indian Robbed by a Negro.

Last night at about 10.45 n the park opposite the Pittsburg & Gulf depot an Indian from Spiro was knocked in the head and robbed by negro whom he had hired to carry his bundles from the Frisco depot to the Pittsburg & Gulf.-Ft smith Times.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
Sues For Damages.

J.I. Alley. Esq, filed d damage suit against the Pittsburg & Gulf railroad in the circuit court to-day for S2oo0, for personal injuries to J. W. Sans. While working in the yards last fall for the company he received an injury to his thigh, and now sues for damages.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
Bismarck,s Iron Nerve

was the result of his splendid health. Indomitable will and tremendous energy are not found where stomach. liver. kidney and bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and inc success they bring. use pr. King $ New life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only ZIG a' + c. Savage's drug store.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
A Shipment of Sheen.

Nj. E. Pumphrey, of the Kansas City Meat Market. shipped 250 head of sheep to the Kansas City markets. Mir. Humphrey bought the sheep in this vicinity.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Baggage Master Nj. N. Fleming re- turned from Kansas City Tuesday. He has arranged to move his fam fly here from Wichita, and will occupy a cottage on Armour street.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Mir. A. E. Brown, who tried growing onions from the seed this season on his place just south of town, met with good success and declares that they are sure and profitable crop to grow here.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Eugene Cox and Marvin c. Smith have formed copartnership, and will conduct wholesale grocery and brokerage business. For the present they will occupy the C. A. Smith build ing.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

George Dennis sold lot 2, block 2s, to Robert Garrett Tuesday, who will build on it and make home.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Miss Josie Stephens and Miss Gussie Marshal, of Blanchard, La, arrived Saturday for short visit in Mena.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The Woman's Literary club met this afternoon with Mrs. J. D. Shaver at her home on St John street.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

cuCCb.
 P. R. Cook and Harry (. Vim started overland for Mansfield Tuesday morning,
 Mrs. J. D. Kelly has caused new plank walk to be built in front of her residence.
 Miss Bessie Spring who has been quite i'll for several weeks is able to be out again.
 c. Il. Byers. civil engineer of the Pittsburg & Gulf is home to-day with his family.
 Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Cherry returned this morning from several days stay at Mt Mena. K. P. Southern and J. c. Brown, of Cherry Hill, were in Mena Tuesday and gave the Star call.
  ments to buy cotton this fall for Minge & Co.,, of Shreveport.
 The M. E. chapel has recently been painted and papered, Mckee and Colton doing the work. The Woman's Literary club met this afternoon with Mrs. J.. D. Shaver at her home on St John street.
 George Dennis sold lot ', block s3, to Robert Garrett Tuesday, who will build on it and make a home.
 Miss Josie Stephens and Miss Gussie Marshal, of Blanchard, La, arrived Saturday for short visit in Mena.
 R. R. St. John is slowly recovering from his recent illness, being able to sit up some Tuesday for the first time.
 Street Overseer J. E. smith has rendered his resignation, to take effect at the next regular council meeting.
 H. c. Dunlap returned Thursday from trip to the new copper pros poets, and reported every thing moving along nicely.
 w. H. Holmes of Dallas, Tex. is registered at the Hotel Mena Mir. Holmes is contractor, and is looking after business here.
 Miss Sallie Fontaine, a teacher from Hempstead county, who has been visiting friends in the city returned to Cove yesterday where she has been teaching.
 George E. Dennis, agent for the National Railway Building and Loan Association. loaned $6, ,0O0 during the last six days and over S20,O00 during the last year.
 Will c. Moore was taken suddenly ana StTlOuSiy III WAeh d cOhS cS tlF C chill at the Bank of Mena last evening. He is resting easy and feeling much better to-day.
 The advertising committee for the anniversary celebration and park fair had a meeting to-day and outlined a llne of advertising by posters and in the newspapers.
 The Board of Medical Examiners of Polk county. are Tn session in Mena to- day for the purpose of examining physicians and surgeons, and licensing them to practice.
 The county assessor's books will be open all this week in this city. and all who have not given in their assess ments should call on the assessor at the county clerks office.
 w. A. and c. L. Conner, S. J. Bracl and w E. Lawton, all of Jansen were at the county seat to attend th' K. of F. lodge Tuesday night, re turning Wednesday morning.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Mrs. R. E. McAfee and her brother Lee Jones, of Louisville, Ky, arrived this morning and are visiting Mrs. k. M. Green, who is a sister-in-law of Mrs. McAfee. Mrs. McAfee and her brother expect to locate and make their home here.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

R. R. St. John is slowly recovering from his recent illness, being able to sit up some Tuesday for the first time
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

H. c. Dunlap returned Thursday from trip to the new copper pros poets, and reported everything moving along nicely.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Street Overseer J. E. Smith ha rendered his resignation. to take effec at the next regular council meeting.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Died, at 10:30 a. m. yesterday, Mrs. Sarah E. Rice, aged 62 years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Alice Vineyard. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made as the friends are waiting to hear from other children who have been wired oi the death.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

w. A. and C. L. Conner. S. J. Brack and W. E. Lawton, all of Jansen. were at the county seat to attend the K. of P. lodge Tuesday night, re turning Wednesday morning.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The M. E. chapel has recently beer painted and papered, Mckee and Colton doing the work.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

w. H. Holmes, of Dallas, Tex, is registered at the Hotel Mena. Mir. Holmes is contractor, and is looking after business here.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

C. o. Wonder who has been in busi- ness here for over two years, most of the time conducting restaurant, has sold out and retired from the ses- taurant business, accepted position with the Bank of Mena and Telephone company, having charge of the tele- phone accounts and making collections for that company and for the bank. Mir. Wonder is an active energetic business man and has had mach ex- perience, causing him to be a valuable man in the position be now assumes.
 Services were held at the N. E. church last night according to an. nouncement. excepting that Dr. Schaeffer did not preach on the theme announced yesterday. owing to the quarterly conference that was held after services. He gave short, graphi, and practical exposition of ths Saviour's parable of the builders or the rock and the soul. Tonight Dr Schaeffer will preach at the Christian church, on ''The Great Census" Fron tonight on during the week ful evangelistic services will be aeld Everybody invited.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

J. J. Hiltebrand. who has been seriously ill for several days with apendicitus, was moved from his resi- dence this morning to room at Mrs. Donaldsons on Armour street, with a view of having a surgical operation performed this afternoon. Drs. Ramey, Livingston and Parks are to perform the operation.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Miss Sallie Fontaine, teacher from Hampstead county, who has been visiting friends in the city returned to Cove yesterday where she has been teaching.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Little Rubie, the four year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. J. Greene, fell from the sidewalk about 3 o'clock this afternoon and broke her arm. Dr.. Dagg was called and reduced the fracture, and the little patient is rest. ing pretty well at time of going to press.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

c. A. Smith has completed arrange ments to buy cotton this fall for Mings & Co.,, of Shreveport.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

George E. Dennis, agent for the National Railway Building and Loan Association, loaned $6,000 during the last six days, and over S20,O0O during the last year.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The county assessor's books will te open all this week in this city. and all who have not given in their assess ments should call on the assessor al the county clerks office.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

H. c. Reynolds, from Carlo, ILL, has arranged to open a stock of general merchandise in Mena by August l. He is now Tn St. Louis buying an entire new stock. and will occupy the build ing now occupied by Mrs. J. +. Mo
 Caffrey, on Mena street. Mrs Me. Caffrey will move to the store building on De Queen street opposite Winton S.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The members of the church of Christ opposed to societies and innovations are requested to meet at o'clock on the first day of next week, July 30, at the private residence of G. c. Reeks tor the purpose of communion and in- struction in righteousness,
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The Board of Medical Examiners. of Polk county, are Tn session in Mena to- day for the purpose of examining physicians and surgeons, and licensing them to practice.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Will c. Moore was taken suddenly and seriously ill with congesti chill at the Bank of Mena last evening. He is resting easy and feeling much better to-day.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

o. J. German, one of the water works contractors, returned to his home at Dallas, Tex. Tuesday morning. Ills partner "Jack" Steele also to his home at Gainville. Tex, and ex- poets to return in few weeks, bring ing his family to make Mena his home.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Dr. J, K. Davis, division surgeon at Mena, received 8 message from Surgeon-in- Chief, Dr. Aver of Kansas City, to meet him in Joplin, Mo, to- day on business connected with the railroad hospital at this place. Dr. Davis will go by the first train.