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The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

man at the Robbins Theater at the time of the birth of tlie act ress, and who was called into service to provide the attending physician and the means of con veying the stricken mother to the home of her father, resides in this city. He is one of the best know contractors here. He has erected some of the most pre- tentlous buildings in Little Rock and is known throughout the length and breadth of the State as most trustworthy man.
 He tells the following story of the occurrence:
 "In the fall of 1S66 I was property man at Robbins' Theater on Main street, between Secold and Third streets, in this city. Bill Tcmpleton, at that time one of the best known show men in the country, was in charge of 1t. 1 cannot now re- mem Der the bill he was present. ing but he needed several girls for minor parts. suggested the Vane girls. They were pretty and bright. Templeton saw them employed them, and later the oldest, Alice, became his wife. They were in the Robbins Theater for some time. One night just before the curtain de scended, Tenpleton came to me and said: Henry, Alice is i'll. You must get carriage for her quick. Get a doctor also and hurry with her to the home of her father
 And I hustled, too. But l had no iiea as 10 the real cause of the illness of Alice. 1 ran across Dr. Peyton, whom many of the people of Little Rock yet remember. 1 pressed the carriage of John Gaskins into service and in very few minutes I was back at the theater. We placed the ill woman in the car riage and started off at a brisk pace When we arrived at the home of Bill Vaue, where the store of James Chapple now stands, l was ready to assist Dr. Peyton in removing Alice to the house. But there were three oc- cupants of the carriage Alice, Dr. Peyton and the wee mite which later became the talented Fay Templeton, who was married last week. Little Fay had arr rived in transit.
 "The matter was nine days wonder. Every one had a great deal to say of fiat the time. It was suggested that she be given name that would perpetuate that of the Robbins Theater, But this was not pleasing to her mother and 1t was at last lost sight of. Soon Bill Templeton took Alice. Belle and the little Fay to the East, and after a lapse of few years l began to hear reports of her success. When she was marrled the other day noticed report in one of the Little Rock papers which re- called the story of her birth to me.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

George w. Lewis of St. Louis, Okla, who has been in Mend several weeks under the treat ment of Dr. F. K. Watkins re turned home yesterday afternoon much improved in health.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

H. ] Green of Evansville, l. T., came in yesterday afternoon for a visit with his brother, Circuit Clerk w. I. Green.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

A letter to friends in the city from Mrs. w. Birmingham an nouuces that they have sold their interests at Poteau and ex- pected to leave there yesterday, Mrs. Birmingham going to Colo rado to be with her father who is there sick and Mir. Birmingham going to Kansas to look after business interests and then go on to Colorado too.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16
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omaha. Neb., Aug. 11.-The i'm. mense lumber yards of c. N Deitz ( Co, located at Fourth and Leayen- worth streets, were destroyed by fire at an early hour Friday morning, re- sulting in loss of sI60,0O0, fully cov- ereS by tnSuranca
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Dr. F. A. Lee reports the birth of fine boy baby yesterday afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs. K. l. Bean.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Louzo Hays of near Big Cedar, l. T., passed through Mena today on his way for visit with rela. tiyes at Pike City.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Miss Ozie Joplin, who has been very i'll for several days, is report ed better today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Berry aud Alexander Vaup ht made a business trip up to Poteau this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

NJ. K. Peuninger of.near Nun ley, started this afternoon for his former home at Greenwood, Ark, for brief business trip. He re- ported having good crops this season and that he was highly pleased with Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

w. fl Cole of Bentonville, a former citizen of Mena, spent the day here mingling with his num- erons friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

pr. W. P. Parks and L. E. Jackson spent the day out a, Eoerson City.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Dennis Townsend returned home yesterday afternoon from a visit with relatives out at Ink.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Cooper will leave tonight for a visit with Mir. Cooper's parents at Autimony.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Ed Gardner, after a pleasant visit of several weeks with his pareuts at this place, returned this morning to his home at Belle Plain, Ia.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Abe Jones, merchant at Silver Center. was in the city on busi- ness today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

John Kennedy who has been visiting the family of J. W. Mosiey for several days, returned last night to his home at Tali- nina, I. T.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Conductor W. H. Tobin and Engineer T. J. Clayton started on No. yesterday for Kausas City on business pertaining to the railway hospital to be erected and maintained here.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Mir. and Mrs. Lee Reece enter tained number of the little folks at their home on South Mena street yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock. the occasion being in honor of the fifth birthday of their little daug Inter, Clyde. Nice refreshments were served the little ones during the afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Holt and daughter, Miss Angie, and Rot ert Oldham of Washington ar-
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16
rived yesterday afternoon for visit with the family of Mir. Holt's sor, W. k. Holt.

K. Abernathy and Calvin Bates of Big Fork were transacting business in the city today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Miss Etalee Roberts, who for merly resided in this city, but now of Memphis, Tenn, arrived yesterday for few days visit with her grandmother, Mrs. A. Frady and other friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

John Mayes and wife of Egger left yesterday afternoon tor a vis't with relatives in the Territory
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Wanted ito tuy stock farm and orchard. Address Box 6S, Honey Grove, Tex. *l29. d-w2w
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16
SATURDAY..

K. s. Allen left this morning ol business trip to Ardmore, |. T.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

The Mena baseball club re- turned last night from Giiihan, where they crossed bats with the club at that place. The Mena boys were victors, defeating the Gillham nine by a score of Is to 5.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Mrs. K. NJ. Payne returned home yesterday afternoon from visit with relatives a. Warsaw, Mo
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16
FRIDAY

Miss Mabel Lee left last night tor visit with relatives at Fay etteville.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Mrs. E. T. Roach and little daughter, Nellmena, and Miss Eva Goddard returned home yes
 terday from visit of several weeks with relatives at Denver.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

n. W. Allen of Rocky spent last night in the city on his way home from visit with relatives at Dierks.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Ernest ". St. John after SIX weeks visit wi.h his grandfather, A. W. St. John and family, started yesterday for his home at Kansas City 10 get ready to enter school again.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

T. l.. Welch of Home, La, arrived last night for a few days stay in tne city with view to locating. While here he is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. o. Il. Putnam.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16

Mrs. W. N. Grant, Mrs. George Hall and Miss Emma Grant started for Mansfield, Tex, this afternoon. MT Grant and MT. Hall will follow later.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-16
THURSDAY

THURSDAf
 John Mayes and wife of Egger left yesterday afternoon for visit with relatives in the Territory.
 Mrs. E. NJ. Payne returned home yesterday afternoon from a visit with relatives a: Warsaw Mo.
 n. W. Allen of Rocky spent last night in thc city on his way home from a visit with relatives at Dierks.
 Ernest ". St. John after a SIX weeks visit with his grandfather, A. W. St. John aud family, started yesterday for his home at Kansas City 10 get ready to enter school again.
 Mrs. W. N. Grant, Mrs. George Hal and Miss Emma Grant started for Mansfield, Tex, this afternoon. Mr Grant and MT. Hall will follow later.
 T. l., Welch of Home, La., arrived last night for a few days stay in tne city with view to locating. While here he is tbe guest of Mir. and Mrs. O. h.. Pittman.
 Mrs. E. T. Roach and little daughter. Nellmena, and Miss Eva Goddard returned home yes terday from visit of several weeks with relatives at Denver.
 The Mena baseball club re- turned last night from Gillian, where they crossed bats with the club at that place. The Mena boys were victors, defeating the Gillham nine by score of Is to ,.
 Miss Etalee Roberts, who for merly resided in this city, but now of Memphis, Tenn, arrived yesterday for few days visit with her grandmother, Mrs. A. Frady and other friends.
 Conductor w. H. Tobin and Engineer T. J. Clayton started on No. 4 yesterday for Kausas City on business pertaining to the railway hospital to be erected and maintained here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lee Reece enter tained a number of the little folks at their home on South Mena street yesterday afternoon from } to 6 o'clock. the occasion being in honor of the fifth birthday of their little daughter, Clyde. Nice refreshments were served the . little ones during the afternoon.
 A letter to friends in the city from Mrs. w. Birmingham an nounces that they have sold their interests at Poteau and ex- pected to leave there yesterday, Mrs. Birmingham going to Colo rado to be with her father who is there sick and Mir. Birmingham going to Kansas to look after business interests and then go on to Colorado too.
 FRIDAY
 Miss Mabel Lee left last night tor visit with relatives at Fay etteville.
 Abe Jones, merchant at Silver Center. was in the city on busi- ness today.
 Berry aud Alexander Vaup ht made business trip up to Poteau this morning.
 Miss Ozie Joplin, who has been very i'll for several days, is report ed better today.
 Dennis Townsend returned home yesterday afternoon from visit with relatives out at Ink.
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Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
COLLEGE GIRL AS MOTHER
Collection of Baby Pictures Shows Conclusive Evidence of
 Fitness.

An instructor at Vassar college has an odd and interesting collection of photo graphs-the photographs of the babies of young women who are college gradu- ates, says an exchange are strong and beautiful. They number over 300. The instructor said of them:
 q began to collect pictures of the children of female A. B.'s and A. M. s because I had heard so much talk about the higher education uniting woman for her natural sphere. and so on.
 My collection proves that the high CT education makes mothers of an ex- cellece hitherto unknown. Highly edu- cated women don't weaken themselves with tight corsets, with overmuch danc- ing and card playing. They are athletic and strong. Their bodies as well as their minds are developed.
 "They enter upon the duties of moth erhood with unique courage and wis- dom and strength, and the result is that their babies are the biggest, strongest handsomest little creatures"
 She pointed toward the 300 photo graphs.
 But just look at those pictures" she cried Just look at them"
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
CAPTURING THE WILD DuCA
Clever Scheme of the Chinese Is Sue cessful Among the Wary
 Water Fowl

full-growu wild duck is one of the most wary of all wild creatures. A wa terman may be working all day long with shovel and pickax, says the author of Bird Life and Lore, barely stones throw from a large flock of widgeon and wild ducks, and they will not notice him, for they know that he means them no harm. But let a sportsman enter the meadows and hide his gun ever so care fully, and make himself ever so small, it is ten to one that they will rise in cloud when he is some four gunShocS away from them, and take themselves of to place of greater safety.
 There is one method of taking wild ducks in considerable numbers. prac- ticed in China and in soms other coun- tries, which is 50 amusing and 30 little known as to deserve notica
 The natives take care that & large number of big calabashes, or gourds, should always be left floating on the wa ter frequented by the birds, till they get to regard them as part and parcel of their resorts. The duck hunter chooses his time and, putting one of the calabashes, with holes cut for his mouth and eyes, upon his head. he wades through the lake, taking care to keep the whole of his body we'll be. heath the surface. He cautiously ap- breaches the unsuspecting wild fowl, and, catching one of them by the leg, pulls him, with sudden jerk, beneath the water, causing hardly more commo- ton of the surface than the duck itself often makes when 1t dives, or plashes. or plunges for it's food He wrings It's neck under the water and fastens 1t to his belt Then he deals with another and another in the same fashion, till he makes his retreat, equally unnoticed, with a whole girdleful of captured wild ducks round his waist.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
SOFT-EYED MEN OF PACIFIC
Loochoo Islanders Who Possess Most Winning and Remark
 able Optics.

A woman traveller who lately visited the Loochoo islands, in the Pacific, de- scribes her first impressions in the North China Herald. The first thing that struck her on landing was the fact that the coolies who tumbled lazily aboard her ship were very much addict ed to the use of hats, and very little to the use of any other clothing" She continues: T can best describe the hats by an exclamation of one of ouI party, What beautiful waste paper baskets they'd make!' These hats were fastened on with loops of thick, brown, hairy palm rope, through which were passed cotton strings tied under the chin. Every mans face was ornament ed with a thin, brownish black beard and mustache, and it was often hard to tell where the beard left off and the hairy rope began. Wisps of unkempt hair also struggled about the neck, giv- ing to the man the look of some savage creature. Taking in these details, my eyes came at last to the eyes of these seemingly wild savages, and 10! l looked into large, soft, black eyes so wide apart, like those of the ruminating animals And in their depths lurKed a good-natured smile, just waiting to an- swer one from me. I never got used to the incongruous effect of those gentle eyes and that fierce beard on each other"
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
Guardian's Sale of Lands.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as guardian of the estates of Burnell Lawson. Doris Lawson and Leighton Lawson. minor heirs of Thomas F. Lawson, deceased. in pursuance Of an order of the Independence Probate Court en- tered at an adjourned session of it's November 1905 term, held on January 10, 1906, will, on Sat urday, February 10, 1906, between the hours of 10 a. m.. and D. m.. at the main entrance of the Court House in the city of Newport and County of Jackson, and State of Arkansas offer for sale at public auction. to the highest bidder, on a credit of three months, the following described tract of land situate in the said County of Jack son and State of Arkansas, to-wit:
 The northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section thirty-one t3D, township fourteen u4), north, range one CD east, containing 40 acres more or less.
 Purchasers will be required to give noteswith approved security and lien will be retained on the land as additional security for the purchase money In consideration of the amount bid the widow will convey her dover right in the above land to the purchaser of the minors interest.
 Januarv II. 1906. ERNEST NELL,
 o1-wAt Guardian.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
The Pain Family

You know them; they are numerous, and make their presence felt everywhere. The names of the family are Head . ache, Toothache, Earache, Backache, Stomach ache, Neu- ralgia, etc. They are sentinels that warn you of any derange- ment of your system. When the brain nerves become ex- hausted or irritated, Headache makes you miserable; if the stomach nerves are weak, in- digestion results, and you double up with pain, and if the more prominent nerves are af- fected, Neuralgia simply makes life uncomfortable. The way to stop pain IS to soothe and strengthen the nerves. Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills do this. The whole Pain family yield to their influence. Harmless if taken as directed.
 "I find Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills an excellent remedy for overcoming head ache, neuralgia and distressing pains of all sorts. 1 have used them for the past seven years In this capacity with the best of results"
 MRS. JOE MERRILL, Peru, Ind.
 pr. Niles Anti-Pain Pills are sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first package will benefit. If 1t fails, he will return your money.
 25 doses, 25 cents. Never sold in bulk Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
Frost Makes Fat Turkeys.

"Cold weather makes fat turkeys' said the poulterer.
 "Why?"
 Because in a warm fall the ground keeps soft, the vegetation fingers on and the fields are full of worms ana bugs. Whats the result? The result is that the turkeys, from sunrise tiil dark, tramp the tempting fields on lons forages, eating the worms and bugs' which thin them, and walking, all their soft and fine flesh into tough, stringy muscle.
 "A cold fall, with early frosts and snows, freezes the ground and kills the bugs. Then the turkeys are not tempted to wander. They loaf in the farmyard, gorge an abundance or grain, and put on flesh like middle aged woman at seashore hotel.
 But in a warm fall, hunting the IT, resistible bug, the turkeys do their lS or 20 miles regularly, and become ath- letes. For athletic turkeys there is no public demand"
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
The LaWYer.

Now, guess who it is that takes an oath whereby he invokes Gods help that he may do no falsehood nor con sent to the doing of any in court; that he may not willingly or willingly pro mote or sue any false. groundless or unlawful suit, nor give aid or con. sent to the same; that he may delay no man for lucre or malice. but that he may conduct himself with all good fidelity" Guess who takes that oath. But you would never guess 1t In the world. It is the lawyer.-Kansas City Times.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
Cento Books.

"This volume," said the bibliophile
 ''is a cento. It is composed of de tached sentences taken from the worKs of Thackery. It makes a novel, sen. sible, but short, and it was composed In seven years by bed-ridden baron. ess. The best known cento is probably the Empress Eudozie's Life of Christ, made entirely of lines from Homer
 There is a similar life composed by Ross, that consists wholly of detached lines from Virgil. Centos are ofter very valuable. One compiled by Alex
 ander Hamilton from Milton's Para
 disc Lost sold not long since for $500 The book was history of America ,
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
Notice.

State Land Office, Little Rock, Ark, January 4, 1906.
 Complaint having been filed in this office by W. B. Blankinship against Albert Stewart Tor abandoning donation No. 3799. dated Decem- ber IS, 1902. upon sw SC and ne SC. section A. township 10 n, range 1w in Jackson county, Arkansas. with view ts the cancellation or said donation; the parties are hereby summoned to appear at this office on the i7th day of Feb
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18

Read the Daily and Weekly Independent,
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
Placing the Blame.

But" the young housekeeper pro- tested, the milk is sour"
 "Yes'm," replied the honest milk man; tits shameful how lazy them farmers is gettin'. Ye see. ma'am. they've been oversleepin' theirselves lately and before they git their cows milked the stun turns. ."-Philadslphis Presa
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
To Hunters.

If you would know of a country which abounds in turkey, duck, quail, squirrels and other small game, with many a good chance at deer, get copy of the new booklet. Feathers and Fins on the Frisco" It tells about hunt ing and fishing in the Ozarks and in the St. Francis Valley. Sent free on request by A. Hilton, General Passenger Agent, Frisco System, St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
A NEW YEARS NECESSITY.

 Is good teeth, and one that can not be neglected, as your good health and happiness depends on them. A visit to Dr, DoWell will convince you that his meth ods are not only painless, but thoroughly scientific and dura- ble. His crown and bridge work is guaranteed.
 DR. HARRY E. DOWELL, OFFICE OVER CHAS. MEYER AND
 JOYCE'S DRUG STORE.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban-

furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban- donment.
 Testimony in this case will be taken by and before Andrew Johnson. Justice of the Peace, at his office in Jackson county, Arkansas, on the 10th day of February, 1906, between the hours ot 10 a. m and p. m., and continued from day to day until completed F. E. CONWAY,
 Commissioner of State LandA
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-18
Not in That Case.

He-Do you believe that if one per. son gives another a pair of scissors 1t will cut their friendship?
 She--Not if it's nice little pair of Silver scissors with nay monogram sa-
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