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The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
kIMMEL INSURANCE CASE.
Andrew !. Hunt. of Arkansas City Testi- fies Regarding Disappearance
 of Former Tanker.

St Louis, Oct. 3--Andrew ]. Hunt, of Arkansas City, Kan, testified Tues day in the United States circuit court in the suit over $5.000 life insurance held by George A. Kimmel, former president, director and cashier of the Farmers State bank of Arkansas City. who disappeared mysteriously July 29, 1898. after starting to To- peka. Kan.
 Hunt testified to telling Kimmei good bye when Kimmel left Arkan- sas City for Topeka to dispose of $19,- 900 worth of township bonds. It was after these bonds had been properly turned over that Kimmel disappeared.
 Among other things Hunt said Kim mel told him the day he left Arkan- sas City that he had slight pain in his head caused by water that got into his ears while he and Hunt and others were swimming the evening before
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
ACORN STEMS.

Prof. Shinn took charge of our school Monday with a good attendance.
 The Sunday School at Owens Chaple is progressing nicely with Hardy Jones as superintendent. B. F. Owens has been on the sick list for the past week.
 Joseph Garland and daughter of Texas are visiting their cousins Grandma Garland and family. Mrs Jones of Mepa is visiting her sister Mrs. Hardy Jones.
 Jim Pippins and Miss Maude Hembree were united in marriage Thursday, Rev. MT. Felter off i- ati lg.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. NJ. White Of M ma spent Saturday night and Su day with their daughter, Mrs. k. l.. Barron, and family.
 A few of the young people O. Acorn attended the entertain ment at Concord Friday night.
 Busy Bee
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
sons DOTS FRo1 INK.

Mr. and Mrs. s. V Cross spent Sunday with Mr.. Cross's brother, George, al the home of George North. Mir. North's baby is not expected to live.
 Ben Mitchell of Egger spent Friday night at the home .of his unc.e, J H. Mitchell.
 NIT. and Mrs. Geo. Embry- and children spent Sunday at the home of Mir. and Mrs. ". M. Townsend.
 Miss Ferlie Whisenant closed her term of school at Liberty Friday.
 Mrs. Conn with part of her pupils attended Prof. Shinn's school exhibition. Among her pupils on the program were Blake and Letha Bogle, Della and Pearl Nichols. Rosie Brawley, Cleo Wallace, THdia, Pearl, Ollie and Willie Edwards.
 Sam Mitchell spent Sunday with Owen Parker.
 A large crowd assembled at the home of T. II. Embry Sunday tvening for t,e purpose of hold ng pr4yer service. but as the praying people didn't assemble trey spent the evening singing.
 hIr. and Mrs. Balentine and childre1 have been attending the mc etin s ag Board Camp.
 Rosebud.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Farmers! Farmers !!

Do you kn w where to buy your provisions in Mena, and save money? Have you been trading any at Roaches big wholesale house? If not you have not been buying to your best advantage. Roach is making speciality of selling direct to the farmer. They buy everything by the car load and will sell you anything in the line of groceries, provisions, hay, feed, etc, any quantity you want for less money than any body. The next time you are in town go down to their big store building near the freig ht depot and they will prove these state ments. low If
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
POTTER NOTES.

Cotton picking is all the go this week. The crop is going to fall short this fail.
 Some of the young folks of this place went on ihe excursion 10 Port Arthur last week and report a fine time.
 Aunt Martha Clark of Rust is staying with relatives and friends here this week and attending the meetings conducted by Brother Crowder at the school house.
 After three months vacation Sunday School begins next Sun day, October 7,at l0 am. "Who- soever will, let him come."
 MT. Lambert of the poor house was taken away last week.
 Aunt Polly.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Obituary.

Madison Price Whitaker was born March 20, 1886, and died September 13, 1906. He met his death by a falling tree while working in the woods. His un- timely death has brought sadness to our hearts and we are made 10 wonder why God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to call this young man from this stage of action, while just in the bloom of youth. He was the oldest son of Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Whitaker. He leaves a father, mother and two brothers to mourn the loss of a son aud brother. Price was loved by all who knew him. He has lived in this commu1ity since child hood and had as many friends and as few enemies as anyone. He was not a christian but as he lived several hours after being struck by the tree we are made to hope he accepted Jesus as his pilot across the river of death. Services were held at the grave by Rev. Mir. Olive after which he was laid to rest in the presence of number of relatives and host of friends. We will say to the heartbroken parents, light has gone out of your home that never can be rclit and you are bowed down with grief aud sorrow. This seems hard but Gods ways are not mans ways. Let us take C ,urage and look away to the land of rest,--to the home not made with hands. Here we have troubl there eternal happiness Here garments of mourning there the robes of sporless white. Here the CT ,ss; there the crown. Here we walk over rough ways; there we will walk the streets of gold. Here 1t is partings; there it will be happy meetings. Here we die; there we live.
 There is lonely, vacant chair in the home, an empty bed in the room, a! face unseen by mortal eyes, a silence unbroken by his footfall. In humble submission let us bow to God who makes nc mistakes, and let us be ready to say His will be done"
 A Friend.
 Rocky, October I, l906.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Crop gathering is all the go

x Charlie hambers is working at Cherry Hill this week.
 Messrs. Guims, Lumford and Chambers have returned home from a trip in the Territory. They seemed highly pleased with he country and expect to move here soon.
 E,. E. Mcdonald has lately sold his home to Mir. Warren.
 G. l.. Harris spent Tuesday night at his sons, |. F. Self, and reports him much better.
 Melvin Quinn visited Bud Mitchell and family Sunday. Everybody is invited to attend church at Elm Springs next week. Meetings held by Elder H c. Collier of Fort Smith anu Elder k. F. Childers.
 Wiley Enbry was bit by q snake last Wednesday.
 Brook Harris closed her school at Hickory Grove Saturday.
 Miss Mary Weaver spelt Mon- day with her sister, Minnie.
 Rob Keys will begin instruct ing class in music at MT. Whisenant's soon.
 Betsy.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Sale of Stock.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday the 5th day of November, 1900. I will sell at public sale vendue to the highest and best bidder for cash, HOO shares Of stock in the Mcna Coke and Coal Mining Company, standing i'll the name of Nj. B. Mayhar for un, paid royalties on such stock prior to the first of August 1900. This sale is made subject to any un- paid royalties that have accrued since said last mentioned date.
 Sale will take place at 10 o'clock A. M. on the morning of the 5th of November at my office in the City of Mena.
 lSO 2t wit Dr. w. P. Parks.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
THE HUGE K. (. 5.
 OIL TANK
All the Iron and Timbers Here--Tank Will Be 76 Feet in Diameter and
 90 Feet High.

A force of men and teams are at work excavating for the foun- datiou, and the reservoir sur. rounding, for the big oil tank, under the direction of T. J. Hays who is in charge. This reservoir is to be 150 feet in the clear each way, aud will be surrounded with a levee six foot high which is built with view of catching and holding the oil if at any time the tank should spring a leak.
 The tank is to be seventy-six feet in diameter and thirty feet high and will be placed in the center of the levee surrounding
 To form au idea of the great size of this tank we will compare il to the water works standpipe which is only twenty-five feet in diame- ter and fifty-five feet high. MT. Hays informs us that there will be 25,000 rivets used in the co, : structio1 of the bottom Of this tank.
 The gentleman who is 10 super intend the construction of the tank arrived Monday, and all the steel, iron and other material needed is now here and being un- loaded from the cars.
 The site chosen for this tank is on low tract of land to the left of the Dallas road and southeast of the yard office. IL is placed on low ground so as to be filled irom the tank cars by gravity and mast then be pumped to the tenders attached to the engines using it as needed.
 This IS one of tue very sub stantial as we'll as costly improve ments bcing ordered and installed at this division poiut of the Kar- sas City Southern at this time.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
MT. Bryan Entertains.

Lincoln, Neb.. Oct. 2.-William J. Bryan. who returned to his home near this city Sunday entertained at his residence Monday night more than 100 Nebrasknas who who com prised the Home folks" delegation that met him in New York when he returned from his trip around the world. Wednesday of this week MT. Bryan will go to St. Joseph. Mo. He will speak in Nebraska Thurs day. Friday and Saturday, and next week he will go to Kansas for . speaking tour.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Rocky, October I. l906.
NOTICE FOR pIrRT.IcAT,ON

Department of the Interior Land Office at
 Camden, Arkansas. September 2S lsy6. Notice is hereby given that William A. Feds. of Eager Arka..sas, has lied netice of his intention to make final communication proof in support of his claim, viz Homestead Entry No. 26i72. IT ade for the northeast qnsrser southeast quarter Section B. and northwest quarter southwest quarter Section 35. Township s Range 2s w 5.h r. NJ. Ar kansss. and that said proof will he made hes fore Clerk of the Circuit Conrt of Polk Coun> ly in his office at Mena, Arkansas on Novem tber 20 1906
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation of, the land, viz:
 Jacob c. Standridge, William Lackey. Thomas ' Hooper and Joseph F. Standridge, all of Bigger, Arkansas
 II G Friedbeim, Register, list insertion Oct
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
WIcKES ITEMS.

Quite number of young folks from Cove attended the singing at Wickes last Sunday.
 Willis Gladden. of Hattou spen, Saturday night with his friend, Andrew Dsriel.
 Willie Scott of Cove spent Sit urday night with his aunt, Mrs. Mcdaniel, and family.
 Miss Emma Turner of Cove spent Saturday with Miss Katie Atkins and attended the Wickes singing Sunday.
 Ed Ilambay and daughter, Miss Oracle, went to Mena on business Sunday evening.
 Mrs. Benson of Janssen return el home from Wickes Monday N hero she has been visiting friends.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Palma Leaves Havana.

Havana, Oct. 3.-Ex- President Palma left the palace at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning He bade farewell in his apartments to many friends, includ- ing Gems. Montalvo and Rodriguez. rnd then descended the grand stair case and. accompanied by his family. entered closed carriage and was driven to the ferry to Regla, where he took train for Matanzas. His departure was witnessed by small gathering of loungers in front of the palace but there was no demonstra- ton.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Two Deaths.

c. Miller was in from Board Camp this morning and reported the death of Rev. Joe Shirley and Mrs. Tooter, both of that place. Rev. MT. Shirley died Saturday, after an illness of about three months, and his remains were laid to rest Sunday in the Board Camp cemetery. Mrs. Tooter died Sunday and was buried Mon- day in the same cemetery. Mir. Miller stated that there was com siderable sickness at and near Board Camp and few are dam gerously i'll and not expected to live.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

are making sorghum this week. School closed at Rust last Fri day.
 James Walker is reported getting along very we'll with his broken leg which was broken while riding with his legs over the wagon brake, catching his foot on something.
 Wesley Williams of the Terri tory aud Mir. Jones of Mena were tn Rust last Sunday.
 The poor house buildings are being whitewashed this week. Bud Randolph is furnishing. the poor farm team for it's feed.
 Cracker Jack.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
A Most Worthy Article.

When an article has been on the market for years and gains friends every year, it is safe to call this me dicine worthy one. Such is Bal lard's Horehound Syrup. It posi- lively cures coughs and all Pulmon- ary diseases. One of the best known merchants in Mobile, Ala. says: For five years my family has not
 been troubled with the winter coughs we owe this to Ballard s Horehound Syrup. 1 know it has saved my children from many sick spells Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
powie to Remain in Zion City.

Chicago. Oct. 3.--A few hours be- fore the time of his intended dc parture for Mexico, John Alexander Dowie Tuesday decided to remain in Zion City indefinitely. The sudden change of plans caused great surprise in Zion City. where 1t has been commonly reported that Dowie was going away to make final effort to regain his health.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Lest We

forget Baby is restless, can't sleep at night, won't eat, cries spasmodi- cally. A bottle of Whites Cream Vermifuge never fails to cure. Every mother should give her baby Whites Cream Vermifuge. So many times when the baby is pale and ire : ful, the mother does not know what to do. A bottle of this medicine would bring color to his cheeks and laugh ter to his eyes. Give it trial. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Caution l

Persons when travelling should ex- ercise care in the drinking water. As safeguard it is urged that every traveller secure bottle of Chamber lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home, to be carried in the hand luggage, This may prevent distressing sickness and annoying delay. For sale by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
GIVEN 4 HEARTY S[ND-OFF
Transport Sumner Sails From New York for Cuba With 900 Sol
 diers on Board.
HARBoR CRAFT sALUTED THE STEAMER
As the Troopship Passed Down the Bay She Was Accompanied by Tug on Board of Which Was Admiral scliIey General Grant and Others-B Brooklyn Also En Route.


 Also En Route.
 New York, Oct. 3--Amld the cheers and farewells of wives, sweethearts and friends, 900 men composing the first portion of the Cuban expedition ary force to sail from New York City direct to the island, sailed from the New York navy yard few minutes before noon Tuesday on board the United States transport Sumner. There was big gathering of the friends and relatives Of the troops on the lock to witness their departure
 As the troorship passed down the bay amid the salutes of the harbor craft she was accompanied by tug carrying Gen. Grant. commander of the Department of the East, Mrs. Grant. Admiral Schley and Mrs. Schley Gen Weaver and Maj. Sher- man. The tug escorted the big ship to the sea to see her safely clear of the channels.
 The troops on board the Sumner comprise three battalions of the Fifth infantry from the Plattsburg barracks, with 2S officers and SIT men com manded by Col c. D. Cowles: the battalions of engineers from Wash- ington, comprising 12 officers and III men commanded by Maj. NJ. M Pat rick and detachment from the hospital corps numbering two officers and 22 men.
 Philadelphia, Oct. 3--With more than AGO marines on board and loaded with ammunition, stores, medical sup plies and 200 tons of coal the ar- mored cruiser Brooklyn sailed at noon Tuesday from the League ls- land navy yard for Cuba. The Brook lyn which is commanded by Capt. L. C. Heilner is expected to arrive in Cuban waters on Friday.
 Washington, Oct 3--Capt Couden, the senicr naval officer at Havana, reported to the navy department Tuesday that acting under instrur- tions of Secretary Taft he had ordered the warship Kentucky to Matanzas from Havana and the Newark to Neu- vitas to guard the railroad there
 Paris, Oct 3.-The foreign office has received a cable dispatch from the French commercial representa- tives in Cuba giving the text of reso- lutions adopted by them commenting the establishment of the provisional government and pronouncing them selves in favor of any government which will maintain order In the is- land so long as the administration does not efftct the question of open door.
 Washington. Oct 3.-Practically all of the troops detailed for the first Cuban expedition now are en route from their stations to Newport News, Va. the point of mobilization, and authorization. They will begin to arrive at Newport News. 1t is ex- pected. Wednesday or Thursday Transports will be awiting the troops or their arrival at Newport News.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Acet,iene Gas Exploded.

Indianapolis. Ind, Oct 2.-While 20 repubulican precinct leaders of Han cock county were holding caucus In the town hall Monday night at New Palestine, town IS miles east of In- dianapolis. the acetylene gas tank ex- ploded. killing ore man and injurne eight others.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
rorty-four Lighthouse. Lost.

New Orleans, Oct. 3.-Forty-four lighthouses either swept into the sea and lost or the structures so badly damaged that no lights can be shown, and four lighthouse keepers drowned during last weeks hurricane Is the summary of the report made by United States Lighthouse Inspector Sears, of New Orleans. These lights were located on the coast and adja- cent islands between the mouth of the Mississippi river and Mobile. MT. Sears did not investigate the light house losses between Mobile and Pen- sacola. He has not yet made public an estimate of the money loss in- volved.
 A Garrison Memorial.
 Bennington, Vt, Oct 3.-A move ment is on foot here to place mark. CT on the spot at Bennington Center where for nine months, from October 3, 1928, to July 8. 1929, William Lloyd Garrison published The Journal of the Times. Those who have the project in hand have communicated with some of Garrisons relatives to obtain concensus of opinion relative to the form the memorial should take and from letters received a plan has been outlined for rough faced granite boulder with one smooth surface for the inscription.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
A Wild West show Turned.

Geneva, Ohio. Oct. 3.-Cummins' Wild West show, owned by Walter L. Main. was destroyed by fire in winter quarters here early Tuesday. One man, an employe. was burned to a crisp. All the animals. except four elephants and two horses that were in the building. were consumed by the flames. The loss will be about $40, 1000, with no insurance.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

s. $. Baker brought the Star a Kiefsr pear yesterday grown on tree planted two years ago last spring which takes the cake for size. weighing lA pounds. Can anyone beat 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
Tnft Not to Remain ia Cuba.

Washington. Oct. 3.--Fred C. Car penter, Secretary Taft's private sec retary, has received a cablgram from the secretary dated at Havana. Mon- day night, stating that he should pro- bably remain there not more than two weeks longer.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Misses Anna and Dulcie Cranor left Sunday afternoon on No. 4 for Kansas City to visit friends and also to attend the Priests of Palace Parade.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Circuit court will convene here on Tuesday, October l6, and the dockets, both civil and criminal, are lighter this eerm than known for sev,ral years, there being only thirty-seven cases on the civil docket and forty-one one the criminal.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Horace G. Burt and J. c. Beyc drove cut on railway investiga ton trip this morning, going south with a team and driver and two saddle horses.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

When you want good honest goods and the worth of your money, see M. D. Winton. You won't buy any hot air there. The
 best goods for the least Imoney is onr standing m ptto. 40 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

C. M. Judd started on No. 4 for St. Louis to attend the con vention of photographers to meet there this week, and learn all he can in the line of his profession.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Mrs. J. G. Little and daughter started for their home at Perry, Ia., today after several days stay in Mena looking after property interests and getting acquainted with the people.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Miss Leila James started last night for Mexico. Mo-, where she willentcr Hardin College. She was accompanied as far ss Kansas City by her mother.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

w. l.. Lemcus was down from his big ranch near Eagleton trad irg today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

John Prowse ard Columbus Welch were in from Black Springs today after goods for merchants at that place.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

w. L. Craddock, postmaster at Eagleton aud bookkeeper for the Harris Mercantile Co.,, was in Mena yesterday on business and gave the Star a call.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

John K. Winfield came up from Wickes yesterday afternoon and while here made the Star office pleasant call. He came up with Mir. Dave England, who proved up his homestead today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Harry Riles left yesterday for Little Rock where he will enter the institute for the blind.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Mrs. G. w. Petty and children returned yesterday from a few days visit with Mrs. Petty's sister at Texarkana.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Mir. and Mrs. Bennett Jackson left yesterday afternoon on No. 3 for Hot Springs where they will probably locate.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Born. to Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Moseley, last night, bouncing baby boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

J. c. Bates and wife, who have been visiting a daughter at Gill; ham for several days, passed through Mena this morning en route to their home at Big Fork.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
To Cure . caId in One Day

Take Laxitive BIomo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. k. w. Groves sil nature is on every box 25c.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Mrs. J. T. Donaldson went up to Spiro yesterday for few days visit with relatives and friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

MT. and Mrs. N. M. Roach and Mir. and Mrs Roy St. John left on No. 4 this afternoon to spend carnival week up at Kansas City.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Dot Baker yesterday received message from his brother, Joe, a, Melvicw, Miss, announcing ths death of his wife.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

When in the city call around and see the bargains at Winton's this fall in clothiug. We have d few nice suits yet to close out at big bargains; aoout 100 in all. 10 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

in Linsborg. Mrs. Abercronb bic will visit friends awhile before returning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

J. l.. Pipkin of Cherry Hill has accepted 3 position as salesman with k, D. Sale & Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
WEDNESDY

The brick work on MT. Sleeper's three story hotel is about com pleted.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04
MONDAY.

Oscar Thacker, w. M. Caldwell and ]. L. Hagan started this afternoon for Kansas to take City in the carnival.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

D. R. Swaty and wife of Cove were in Mena yesterday on their way to Little Rock where MT. Swaty has position in the car shops.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

T. A. Allen and wife, who were married Sunday, were in yesterday and purchased bill of furniture amounting 10 about S200 from Watkins Bros.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

When troubled with sour stom' ach take Swamp Chill Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

H A. Zimmerman of Mt. Ida was in on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Our fall stock is complete now at Winton's. Please call and see the large amount of goods we have on hand and will show you plenty of big barg aims In all de partments. 40 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

B. A. Miller of near Nuunelly was in today marketing bale of cotton and gave the Star a call
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-04

Cotton Picker.; brace your back and cleanse your liver with bot tie of Swamp Chill & Fever Cnre.