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The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
GRANNISS NEWS.

Mrs Hattie Wimberly is on the sick list.
 J. E. Smith is preparing to move up near Mena.
 The 7-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Nose Asher died We'd n sday.
 Miss Viola Banks, who is teach. ing a few miles west of here, is progressing nicely with her school.
 Brother Wilson, who preached series of sermons at Wickes last week, may be expected at Gran. miss in the near future.
 MT. and Mrs. J. K. Rollins re. turned from Wickes Sunday, where they had been for several days on account of a sisters, Mrs. c. G. Tunnel, illness.
 Mrs. J. H. Cheatham and child ren have returned from visit te Mrs. Cheatham's parents, Mir and Mrs. T. s. Jones, of Colum' bus.
 Captain Jacobs, who is sup posed to have stolen John Nc Caulley's mule a few weeks ago, was arrested Monday near Hocha town.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
STATE ELEC-
 TON RETURNS
Usual Democratic Maiorities and Amer d'
 ment No. s Get Heavy Vote.

Little Rock, September 5.- Additional advices confirm the early reports of Democratic gair throughout the state in the bien- nial election Monday, and indi- cate the following as the princi- pal results:
 Plurality of at least 5O,0O0 tor Little, Democrat, for governor.
 Election of all Democrats to l9 seats in state senate.
 Election of fully 95 Democrats out of 100 members of the house
 Probable total vote of 80, 900 te 90, GOO for amendment No. $, in- creasing the school tax, out of ar estimated total vote in the state of 150,000.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
ACORN STEMS.

Alden Hughs of Mena was in our midst last week working for rural free delivery in this section. Mir. and Mrs. Wallace of Locks burg were visiting Mrs. Wallace's brother, c. E. Fair, last week. Wesley Iuman spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives in Mena.
 Miss Fife Wiggins of Mena is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Hardy Jones.
 Mrs. Strong of Montgomery county visited her grandchildren, Mesdames James Hill and Mollie Cook.
 Gertrude Barlow of Eberson City visited her relatives, James Owens and w. NJ. Reid and fam lilies, last week.
 l.. N. Whisenhunt of Hartley was called home last week on ac count of the illness of his mother
 Busy Bee.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
WIcKES ITEMS.

E. G. Daniel is in tte sorghum making business this week.
 The Holiness meeting. being conducted by Rev. Mir. Wilson and wife, closed Sunday night. They expect to begin a meeting at Crystal Hill next Wednesday night.
 The rain is bad on the farmers about taking care of their fodder and hay.
 David Daniel went to Acorn last week on business.
 K. H. Tunnell lost fine work horse last Friday night--the only one he had.
 Deputy Sheriff Joe Bass and A. Marlow captured Cap Jacobs one day last week. MT. Jacobs is charged with stealing a mule.
 Albert Baker was a visitor at l.. o. Cooper's Sunday.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
GAIN ITEMS.

Hurbert Dyer and Miss Belle Queener were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last Sunday at the home of the brides sister, J. E. Taylor officiating.
 Dr. A. D. Hilton and wife ac- companied by their son, Leon, ol Cove were guests of D. H. Will hite and wife last Saturday and Sunday.
 A number of young ladies from Hatfield were visiting at Rust and Gam Saturday and Sunday. Ivan Green ot Gam got his foot badly bruised while riding on lumber wagon last week.
 Mrs. D. P. Wilhite leaves this morning for a weeks visit at Cove, while her father and mother, Mir. and Mrs. z. A. Hilton, will attend the Baptist association near Black Springs.
 Rev. T. P. Nelson has return ed from Hatton, where he has been holding a successful meeting.
 Papa's Son.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

and enjoyed the exercises given by the pupils. People of this place think MT. Whitley good teacher.
 Miss Anna Schell of Mena was visiting at l.. H. Keeuers Sunday. Lester Heath left for Texas Monday.
 c. C. Cole and family were visiting relatives at Mena Satur- day and Sunday.
 James Cole visited relatives at Hatfield Saturday.
 There will be singing at the school house Sunday at 10 a. m.
 Aunt Polly.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
POTTER NOTES.

The farmers stored away quite a lot of fodder last week.
 Guy Beavers is making sor- ghumhere this week.
 J. G. Adams lectured to large crowd Sunday night.
 Quite a number from this plac attended church st Bethesda Sun day.
 Mrs. Alfred Murphy is serious ly ill.
 Prof. Whitley closed his term of school here Friday, a large number of visitors were present
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
SHADY ITEMS.

Miss Fife Barlow is visiting friends at Fancy Hill this week. Miss Gertie Barlow is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Weber, at Mena.
 Johu Avants is up from Hart ley this week looking after his crops.
 Mr. Yarber's baby is very sick with whooping cough. c. c. Ayauts of Mena visited friends here last week. Charley Raby of Mena visited friends here this week.
 Teddy.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
A Moonlight Hay Ride.

A wagon load of young people, accompanied by Mir. and Mrs. E. P. Titus, went Tuesday night for drive around town. Several par ties were serenaded, and the com pany took in the sights around town and srroundiug country. They kept the music and laugh ter ringing all the way. There were about twenty in the crowd and all expressed themselves as having a fine time.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Farmers are busy moving hay, pulling fodder and sowing tur- nips at present.
 Miss Pearley Palmer, who is attending school at this place, visited her parents at Hatfield Saturday and Sunday.
 Will Reynolds of Mena visited his old friends Sunday.
 Walter Cummings and family of Huntington we're down last week visiting his sister, Mrs. Viola Nichols.
 The road overseer gave us a call last week aud some good work was done.
 Mrs. Laura Nichols gave ar ice cream supper to the schoo and young people Thursday night which was greatly enjoyed by all who attended.
 Katie.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
ITEMS FROM oLIvERs CHAPEL

Miss May Joplin, who is teach iup school near Rocky. spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents.
 James Joplin and wife spent Sunday with MT. aud M s Murray Wesley Inmau was visitor at the chapel Sunday.
 Miss Frances Imoe visited her friend, Miss May Joplin, Sunday. MT. Thacker aud wife spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. Riley. Molasses making is all the go these days.
 Singing at the chapel next Sun day.
 Mammals Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
An Old Citizen Dead.

Buck Cagle, who lives about two miles east of this city quietly passed to the beyond yesterday about 1, o'clock, death resulting from heart failure and other con- plications. Mir. Cagle is well known in this county, having been a resident here for a number of years, and has a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was a brother of Lige Cagle of this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
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The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Another of Whisky Dicks Gang.

Deputy Holt of Mena came in Sunday night with a whisky pediler named Farley Jones, who is one of the Whisky Dick gang Jones says he was one of Whisky Dicks right hand men and was identified with him ln the illicit distilling business. Holt says there are yet quite a number of the gang to be rounded up. = Fort Smith Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Weddings.

James Hassett, the we'll known south end passenger brakeman, surprised his friends yesterday afternoon when he came in on No. 4 having bride with him. The wedding took place at Shreveport Monday evening and the young couple came up to Mena yesterday to visit MT. Has, sett's parents for a few days, after which they will return to Shreveport to make their home.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
TIE SUNDAY SCHOOL SESSION.
Excellent Discourses at Each Meeting
 Officers Elected.


 The afternoon session of the Sunday School Association yes terday proved to be very interest ing and instructive throughout the entire program. A fair sized audience was in attendance despite tue inclemency of the weather, and today qrite a number came in from over the county as dele gates to represent the various schools.
 In the afternoon session of yes terday among the most important events was the discussion of Sunday School Management, 7 which was taken up J and ably handled by Rev. J. A. Hen- derson of this city. Following this was the discussion of 1.-The Boy Problem" by Rev. MT. McNemer of Little Rock and Dr. Connally of Rocky. The facts were brought out from the very bottom of the subject by these two we'll versed orators and was gwen the closest attention throughout.
 Last nights session was not so largely attended on account of the threatening weather, but those who didn't attend missed a rare treat in not hearing the able discourse ou ''Some Things a Little School Can Have,' which was rendered by Rev. w. Fred Long of Little Rock.
 This morning the election of officers for the ensuing year was held and were as follows:
 w. k. Anderson of this city, President.
 N. O. Nicholson of Hatfield Secretary and Treasurer.
 After the election of officers some suitable place for the mex annual meeting had to be selected and on motion Jansen was SC lected and the next meeting vii be held there some time next sum mer, it being the duty of th, executive committee to set th exact time and date.
 Following this was talk b, Rev. Fred Long on '.Enlarginf of Sunday Schools" and was dis cussed in an able manner.
 Following this reports wer' made from the various Sunda, schools over the county showing an increase of about 200 member, over that of last year, which i. quite pleasing as we'll as satis factory to those interested. Tonight will be the last session of this association for this season in this city, and Rev. MT. Long will deliver an address on ths subject-"Bird's Eye View of the Worldwide Movement" This promises to be very interesting.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Mrs. Weems and two daugh. ters of De Queen are visiting Mrs. A c. Henry. Mesdames Weems and Henry are sisters.
 K. K. Henry and wife spent Satnr lay and Sunday at Baker Springs.
 Mrs. Dock Tunnel, who has been dangerously ill for ten days Is now improving aud considered out of danger.
 Sewall Watson and wife leave this week for Hollis, Okla, where
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Rev. MT. Burke and ' formerly residents of thA but who have been lisa Janssen for sometime. area back to our city today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE

they will hereafter reside. Mrs. Watson's father, c. T. Moore, lives near Hollis and the young couple are going to his planta- tion first. X.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Major Kretz of Lake ~ La, the gentleman who \ the N. D. Rainville propsl the foot of College Hill, IS 2 his household goods unloaa day and will make his hon' in the future.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Pavilion mee,iag Closes Tonight.

The meeting which has been so successfully conducted in the park pavilion by Rev. MT. Nc Nemer cf Little Rock for the past ten days will close tonight. Rev. Mir. McNemer is an artist in the pulpit, and has had good at tendance during the entire meet. ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
RAINBOW AT NIGHT.

Many Mena People See the Unusual
 Sight Last Evening.
 Several parties this morning stated that last night about 9 o'clock they had the pleasure of seeing a large rainbow ia the west which was very plainly visible, for several minutes.
 Seeing rainbows at night is a very unusual but not unheard of phenomenon and is caused by the bright light from the moon while low on the horizon as reflected from the falling rain.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

A. D. Starr started this. noon for Oklahoma and NJ on a business trip, and p| going ordered the Star \ him at Gibbs, Mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
WEDNESDY

Claude Kelly was in from Oden today buying goods. Brick for the Odd Fellows hall is being uuloaded today.
 w. A. Sorrels was in from Scott county today buying goods.
 Mir. Gentry and family of Pot ter were trading with our mer- chants today.
 Dick Carter of Hartley, Ark, was in the city this morning on business.
 Dick McCauley was in from the south part of the county today on business.
 George Wood and F. r. South. ern were in Mena yesterday on their way to call meeting of the
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Take a dose of Prickly Ash Bitters at night when you go 10 bed and you will feel bright and vigorous next morning. It will insure you coPious and healthy passage of he bowels, improved appetite and digestion and. in- creased energy of body and brair. It beats stimulating drinks be- cause it's relative influence is natural, hence permanent. w. C. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

John H. Cunningham { city, James Brooks of Hatfa Joseph Cox of Sims, AIoaia county. were attending to \ before the pension board l3
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Hot days followed by cool nights will breed malaria in the body that is bilious or costive. Prickly Ash Bitters is very valu- able at this time for keeping the stomach, liver and bowels well regulated. w. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Columbus Welch, John { and Lon Bates were ia from Springs this mornirg freight for merchants u| place.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Tom Owensby and famI| the Territory passed iH Mena today enrouie to Mos cry county for visit witt tives.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Miss Nellie Cbilders, VII been the guest ot Mrs Young for several days ara been the recipient of so social favors in the way ol and lawn parties and plcnS' turned to her home ia Worth, Tex, today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Dr. Arthur Hoge, a Mena boy but who is nov ticing medicine at Pughts T., came in yesterday ou ness-pleasnre trip.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Hey Willis and Miss Mollie Mitchell were married at the home of MT. Fullers in South Mena yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev. J. A. Henderson performing the ceremony.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
A Guaranteed Cure for Plies.

Itchin ss Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles Druggists are authorized to refund money f PAZ0 OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 to Ia days. Soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

If you eat without appetl8 need Prickly Ash Bitleis promptly removes impuritle'' clog and impede the acton digestive organs, creates
 appetite and digestion, slf' of body and activity of w. c. Vandiyer, special age
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Mrs. o. l.. Hampton wi| been visiting her daughisa| Norman, left for Eagletou day afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
TUESDAY

M. B. Legate returned on No. 3 yesterday from Chicago and other northern points.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Two furnished rooms for reut at corner Ninth and Church. w. w. Cleaver. *155-dlw
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Frank A. Emmert of Talihina, I. T., is the guest of hls brother, Bert, for few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Judge Shaver left last night for Washingto ton, Hemptead coun- ty, where he goes to hold court.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

M. D. Winton and family drove out to Rocky yesterday.
 Oscar Guthrie visited friends at Cove over Sunday.
 A. J. Foster, formerly of this city but now of Egger, was look ing after business matters in town Saturday.
 When Malaria comes to your house meet him with a bottle of Swamp Chill Cure.
 J. H., A. P. and Bill Vaueht of Caddo Gap were in the city yesterday and left on No. 4 for a visit with relatives at Okmulgee, I. T.
 Misses Francis Lewis and Mary Head left last night for Harrods- burg, Ky, where they go to at- tend school. They were joined at Texarkaua by Miss Lucille Mc- kueely.
 Swamp Chill Cure makes rich, red, strong blood.
 The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last re- port; J. o. Bryson and Miss
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Doshie Shores, both of Acorn; 1; Hubert Dyer and Miss Belle Oueener, both of Rust.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

A letter from Engineer Billing sley, who has been hospital at Kansas City going an operation for rhoids, states he has sulh' recovered to be able 10 leagl but will not return home le or three weeks.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

-Strayed, Hog and Sheep Black hog with small white spots; weight about 200 pounds, kno; on hind leg. Sheep had little piece of rope around neck. Liberal re- ward for information leading 10 recovery. Call up or see Central Meat Market. 156 d&w1t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Mle. I. Boyett of Lewisville, Ark, is il the city visiting friends and relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Mir. and Mrs. Joe I.asd turned yesterday from al with MT. Lowry's fatheI| Camden.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

]. w. Warren, wife and little son of Lewisville, Ark, who have been spending several days in our city returned home yesterday MT. Warren. is very favorably impressed with Mena aud ma y return to make his home here in the near future.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Dr. F. l.. Patterson. who has been visiting his father in this city for several days, left Satur- day night for Kansas City where he goes to take course in medi- cine.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

w. w. Townsend returned Sat urday night from St. Louis where he went to purchase goods for his store. He returned via Hia- wassa, Benton county, and was accompanied home by his wife and sister, Miss Minnie Banks.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

William Easter of Big Cedar was in the city trading today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

If your liver gets hard and stiff, take soc bottle of Swamp Chill Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Dave Rowton aud wife cd to their home at Black this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

A. H. Scroggin and family arrived yesterday from Battle Creek, Mich, expecting to re- main several months. MT Scroggin spent portion of last summer here aud was so well pleased with the climate that he has returned again and will make his home here while looking after business in Texas.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Fred Wadlow, formerly of this place but now of Shreveport, La., came up on No. 4 yesterday for visit with his parents, Mir. and Mrs, s. P. Wadlow.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Marriage Incense was issued this morning to Hey Willis and Miss Mollie Mitchell, both of this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Mrs. V. k. Harlow starl Fort Smith yesterday aid 10 visit a few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

When crops are lail by you need tonic. Swamp Chill Cure sijust it.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

U. s. Andrews was in Mena today from Big Cedar, I. T., bringing produce to market and doing some trading. He reports the cotton crop in his section bad ly injured by the wet weather.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Rev. N. K. Irwin arrived on the belaied train yesterday from Du Vals Bluff to attend the County Sunday School Association and to visit his father-in-law, J. H. Naler of Rocky. Mrs. Irwin has been here several weeks visiting her parents.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

A. c. Fields and family left this afternoon for Mansfield, Ark. for two weeks visit with rela- lives and friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

There is half dollar at any druggist for you if Swamp Chill Cure doesn't cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Wanted at Once-Watch- maker and eugraver. None but first class need apply. T. A.. Awbrey, Box POP, Meua, Ark. T5e.dSw-1t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Dr. F. E. DeLongy returned from a trip to Altus, Ark, yes terday bringing his little niece, Ruth DeLongy home with him for a visit.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
sonE DOTS FROn INk.

]. H. Cross and wife spent Tuesday night with Mir. Cross's mother, Mrs. s. B. Cross.
 J. H. Bogle spent Saturday evening with Misses Maude and Frankie White.
 w. M. Bateman and family at- tended service at Board Camp Sunday.
 A. E. Balentine, wife and SOD spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives near Rocky. They were accompanied home by their daughter, Miss Maude, who has been visiting at that place for the past two weeks.
 Concord school is progressing nicely.
 Dug Mitchell of Egger was in Mena Saturday attending to some special business.
 Rosebud. MT. Key, w. P. Whisenaut, w. M. Batcman and family, G.. l.. Harris and J. E. Chambers and family went to Board Camp 10 attend church, where Elder H. c. Golfer of Fort Smith is holding series of meetings.
 Dick Sterling came down from Mena Saturday night to attend the box supper at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. E. E. s erling.
 John Talkiugton has his new sorghum mill in operation. K. F. Wear and family atten- ded church at Board Camp Satur- day and Sunday.
 Betsy.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Miss Bulah Neal, niece of Dr. P. K. Watkins, came in from Waldron yesterday and will at tend school here this winter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Albert Addison left yesterday on No. 4 for Chicksha, I. T., to attend school this winter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Oscar Guthrie visited friends at Cove over Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

John Chun, whose baby has been seriously i'll at the home of Mr. and Mrs. NJ. R. Cox ou Her man street, arrived on No. 4 this afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

w. A. Sorrels was in from Scott county today buying goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
MONDAY.

M. D. Winton and family drove out to Rocky yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Mrs. Anna Hodge of South McAlester, I. T., came in yes'er- day for a visit with her sis CT, Mrs. C. w. Copeland.
 Pierce Fields came in from Rock Creek yesterday and left on No. 4 for Temple, Okla., where he will reside in lhe future.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

tract adjoins the 400-acre tract recently purchased by the doctor.
 Mrs. Wignall came up from Janssen yesterday as a delegate to the County Sunday School Association.
 Willis Addison returned last night from Ordway, Colo, for d visiwith his parents.
 Mack Hudleston and M. Mad dox of Waters, Montgomery county, were in the city today trading.
 Mrs. Ora Cox came in from Slatington yesterday and left on the be,ated No. 3 for visit with her parents at Jansen.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

H. T. Milham and faul turned yesterday from Big| where Mrs. Milham and c3 have been visiting relatiya
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

G. Fair of Cove and F. N. Cecil of Janssen are in the city as dele gates to the County Sunday School Association.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Jim Cole and B. c. Davis came up from Wickes yesterday bring ing with them the official election count of that township.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

J. l.. Horner reports the sale yesterday of lot 5, block 40, to Mrs. M. R. Regan; also 40-acre tract 10 Dr. Began. This 40.acre
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Farmers County um n ! meets at tfield tomorro.l
 Postmaster Nicholson \ held was up today on bus;3
 J. H. Head and J. I. S'rl were in from Slatington| marketing hogs.
 w. A. Estes of Big Fos attending to busine ss mat, fore Circuit Clerk Green X
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Claude Kelly was in from Oden today buying goods.