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The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
COMMITTEE TO
 MEET JULY Y
Official Call Issued Today by Chairman Rutherford and Secretary Page-Upen Session Will Be Held at House oi Representatives in the afternoon.

The following call was 1ssued today for the meeting of the Democratic State Central Com mittee:
 A call is hereby made for a meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee in the city of Little Rock on July 17, 1900, at 10 a. m, for the purpose of or canization and to formulate plans for the coming campaign and the election in September. It IS urgently requested that all the members of the committee shall attend in person at this meeting if possible.
 An invitation IS also extended to individual Democrats and the various chairmen of the county central committees throughout the state to be presentif they de sire, and lend their counsel to the committee. An open session ol the committee will be held at o'clock in the afternoon, at which the committee will be glad tt have the attendance of the chair | men of the various county com mittees to discuss and deliberate upon the plans of the campaign and offer such suggestions as may seem to them appropriate anf useful. The meeting will be held in the House of Representative in the city of Little Rock. l (Signed) John F. Rutherford, Attest: Chairman John H. Page, Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
Rogers Big Berry Shipments.

Rogers, July 5.-Last week with the exception of the Cardi- nal Red, completed the shipment of the raspberry crop from Rogers. The first shipments brought the grower S2.50, but they soon dropped to Sl.50. Intermediate prices run from SLIGO to $2. The price finally dropped to $l.5o, and the bulk af the crop was sold at that price. The blackberry crop is now fully on and they are sell ing at 75 cents per crate. The crop is large, but it is believed that should the price fall below 75 cents the pickers will quit the business.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
The Meeting at Granniss.

The two days Farmers Union meeting to be held at Granniss next Wednesday and Thursday, July II and 12, is being billed as big affair. The first day is to be devoted to the business affairs of the county Union, with an open meeting at night, and Oil the following day to be addressed by prominent Union speakers. The five Unions in that im- mediate vicinity are preparing to entertain and big barbecue is being planned.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
MAY BE GOOD ZINC MINES
Shaft Beng Put Down on a Promising
 Vein on the CagIe Farm.

What may prove to be a rich discovery of zinc has been made on 40-acre tract of land owned by Lige Cagle located just beyond the corporate limits of the east part of the city.
 The discovery of this zinc de- posit was made several weeks ago by c. E. Phillips, an experienced miner. who came here from the zinc fields of Joplin. After mak. ing the discovery MT. Pbillips quietly went to work sinking a shaft which he now has down to depth of about twelve feet. The vein when first struck, which was about six inches from the surface, was two inches wide, bat continued to widen out as the shaft was sunk and at the pres- ent time is about thirty inches wide.
 A government assay of several samples of the ore shows thirty. eight per cent of zinc. As the shaft is lowered the vein widens and the ore becomes richer and MT. Phillips and those who are interested with him in the de- velopment work are in high spirits over the prospects of a rich find. Mir. Phillips thinks
 that depth of twenty-six feet a
 deposit of rich ore in paying quantities will be found.
 Pope Bros the south side gro-
 cers, are interested with Mi.
 Phillips in the development Of
 his find.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
FARM HOUSE BURNED.
s. E. Chambers Residence Destroyed By
 Flames Yesterday.

Mrs. $. E. Chambers of Ink while in Mera shopping today gave the Star office a short call and reported that their home was destroyed by fire yesterday after noon between one and two o'clock. Mrs. Chambers stated that she and her husband were absent from home at the time, only sew eral small children and a grown daughter being at home when the fire broke out. The fire originated by sparks from the kitchen flue setting the roof on fire. The alarm was gwen and neighbors living nearby got there in time to save some of the wear ing apparel and a portion of the bedding. The loss on building and furniture is estimated by Mrs. Chambers at about S400.
 Mir. and Mrs. Chambers are oil residents of the county and have many friends who will regret to learn of their misfortune.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
APPLE GROWERS ASK LOWER RATES
A Biz Crop in North Arkansas-pr'ces
 to Go Low.

The North Arkansas Apple Shippers Union met at Kogefs Tuesday and prepared petition to the Frisco and Kansas City Southern railroads asking TOT lower rates on apple shipments from north Arkansas to Texas points. All of the members ex- pressed the belief that the apple croo of north Arkansas and south Missouri will be so large this year that unless the roads give them a substantial reduction i1 rates they will be unable to mar ket their fruit.
 The present rate to Texas IS oe cents per hundred pounds, Several years ago. when an un- usually heavy crop was harvested [ in north Arkansas, the railroads made an emergency rate" of $ cents per hundred pounds. The shippers are endeavoring to get this rate restored for the present season.
 Every apple section of ths country is reporting from 50 te
 90 per cent of full crop, ant prices are bound to be low, offer 1 ling a good market for only th'
 very best grades of fruit.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
A Singing Convention.

The Polk County Singing Con veution meets at Rocky, Ark, Saturday, August 4. Every choir should elect delegates to thls convention. We hope every teacher and leader of music will attend. We think we will have some of our best up-to-date teach' CTS from other counties and states, Those from distance will De we'll cared for. Everybody come and bring dinner Saturday ana Sunday, and let's have a good time.
 w. w. Cummings, Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Board Bros. & Co. are moving
 their grocery today into the room of tue Davis block recently vaca- ted by the Farmers & Merchants bank. This is don. to give the Grand Leader an opportunity to expand by taking out the parti- ton and occupying the two rooms.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
A sz,IIs,oOo ICE TRUST SUIT.
Arkansas. May Also Dust a Little
 Rock Combine.


 Rock Combine.
 Little Rock, July 5.-Suits ag- gregating more than $2.115, 1000 were brought today by the state against the Little Rock Ice trust. The actions are against the Con- sumcrs' Ice Company, the Little Rock Brewing and Ice Company and the c. l.. Kraft Company.
 The suits are brought under the antitrust law. It is alleged that the three companies are members of trust here by an agreement entered into January g, 1905. Judgment for s65,000 against each company is asked. It is alleged that on that date the defendant companies formed d pool for the purpose of regulat- ing and hxing the price of ice to be sold by them and that in so doing they violated the provisions of the antitrust law passed by the last legislature. Judgment is asked in the sum of S5, for each day from March 25, the date the law went into effect. up to the present time.
 Suit was also filed against Morris & Co.,, of New Jersey through M. A. Stone, agent here for the company. Judgment is asked against this company in the sum of 1915, ,000 and a for feiture of the rights of the com pany to do business in Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
List of protracted Meetings.

Holly Springs third and al Shady fourth Sunday in July, Board Camp first Sunday in Au- gust. These meeting will com mence on Saturday night. The morning services on Sunday will be given especially to children and young people. Dinner on the ground Sunday.
 K. D. c. Dodd, P. c.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

J. T. Hamlet, and family, of Jackson, Tenn, is here prospect ing for a home and visiting his brother, Thomas Hamlet.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Judge Prickett returned las1 night from a business trip to Kansas City.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Little Rock last night and speut the day in Mena arranging for a protracted meeting to commence at this place in August. He left this afternoon for Siloam Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mir. and Mrs. F. J. Rosbach and daughter, Miss Anna, left last night for Kansas City to visit friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

o. E. Burkhart of Smithville, I. T., was looking after business matters in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Misses Norma and Dell Cox left yesterday for a visit with Mrs. w. H. Tobin at Shreveport From there they will go to Port Arthur for visit with friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

F. T. Shepherd of Nashville is visiting in the city, the guest of c. L. Rector and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Workmen completed the foun- dation for the Lochridge brick building on Mena street this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mrs. w. E. Lane went down to Cove yesterday for few days visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. A. Little.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

w. R. Watkins of Eldridge, Howard county, was in Mena trading today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

A. c. Blake, merchant at Smithville, I. T., was in Mena buying goods today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

dence on her property in the west part of town which she ex- poets to make her home when completed.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Postmaster Richardson of Hat field was up on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Dr. w. F. Parks made a pro. fessional trip out to Board Camp this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

The Misses Grace and Gertrude Mills returned home recently from the Chicago University which they have been attending for about two years. They expect to remain at home during the summer and return next fall.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Miss Cynthia Christopher of Kentucky arrived in Mena yester- day afternoon for a visit with her brother, William Christopher.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Hon. J. I. Alley returned home last night from Ashdowu where he has been attending circuit court which is in session at that place.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

It is only quiniue with a per feet liver regulator added Swam Chill Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mrs. L. B. Jackson and child- ron left last night for visit with relatives at Lincoln, Neb.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

JIG. McReyno1ds of Dunmore, Ky, arrived last night for few days visit with his sister, Mrs. B. B. Munk.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

The brick work on the Gardner brick block on De Queen street is progressing finely.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
SATURDAY..

J. F. England of Oden wa trading in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

WIZ. McWilliams of Texar- kama was up mingling with friends in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Miss Mamie Miley, after an extended visit with the family of w. K. Ray, left last night for a visit with relatives at Grandby, Mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Rev.>J. F. McNemer member of the State Board of the Baptist church, came iu from his home at
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

An outing party, consisting of Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Smith, Mir. and Mrs. T.. H. Donaldson, Mrs. Porch, Mrs. M. E. Grant, Miss Ruby Grant and E. J. Baker spent the Fourth out on the Ouachita fishing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mrs. w. E. Lane returned home yesterday afternoon from visit with her parents at Cove.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

l.. c. Acruman aud Guy Thornton and Misses Kate and Joe Mershon and Malinda Baker spent the Fourth out on Board Camp creek fishing and hunting.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

William Clayton, merchant at Waters, was in Meua trading today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Miss Lula Cole is visiting hel friend, Miss Helen Jenkins, this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

John H. Hamilton yesterday sold to Dr. M. K. Ragen of Eureka Springs his 44o acre farm four miles west of town. The farm will be improved and put in a high state of cultivation.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

w. w. Townsend and family left last night for a visit with relatives at Hiawassa, Benton county.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

w. NJ. Patrick spent the day down at De Queen looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

I. K. Moore and Miss Susie
 Hutchins of Noah, l. T., were married at the county clerks office this morning. Rev. R. D. c. Dodd performing the ceremony.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

R. l.. and J. E. Guthrie of Black Springs were in Meua trading today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mir. and Mrs. Dan Watkins, MT. and Mrs. Jewell Mcdonald, Mir. and Mrs. Gates, Mcsdames Belcher and Watkins, Miss Telitha Holman and Mark Cliff ford and Gene Dickens spent the Fourth out on the Ouachita fish, ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

WE. Watkins spent the Fourth with a party of friends fishing down on Little River.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Miss Bessie Kirby arrived from Fayetteville yesterday afternoon for visit with her sister. Mrs. l.. s. Watson.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Hal l.. Norwood and family returned home yesterday after noou from Lockesburg, where they spent the Fourth of July with relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

B. H. Barton, one of the lead- ing merchants at Cove spent last night in the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Born, last night, to MT. and Mrs. Jim Beasley, 10 pound baby girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

c. c. Hill of Center Point, Howard county, arrived in Mena Tuesday afternoon for a few days visit with the family os his brother-iu-law, W. l.. Pryor.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mrs. w. E. Anderson and children left last night for a visit with Mrs. Anderson's brother, G. w. James, at Ozark. They were accompanied on their ript by R. I. Anderson.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Dennis Townsend returned yesterday afternoon from a visi, with his parents out at Ink.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mrs. F. H. Wilson, after an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. B. K. Jackson, returned Tuesday afternoon to her home at Hot Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mir. aud Mrs. w. D. Hendricks of Fort Smith spent the Fourth in Mena, the guests of J. A. Parker and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Ed Poe of Granniss spent the Fourth in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

A. w. Parker of Hatfield, after taking in the celebration at Rocky, came to Mena and re- mained over today looking after business.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

]. A. and J. T. Richards, R. L. Freeman and Will McMillan left this morning on fishing aud hunting trip in the Territory.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
FRIDAY

D. McAdams of Pughtown, I T., was trading in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mir. and Mrs. Bert Todd, MT. and Mrs. H. A. Flynn and hiss Clara Etherton returned home this morning from a weeks visit with Captain and Mrs. J. F. Todd at their home out on the Ouachita.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Jack Mitchell of Weleetka, l. H., arrived last night for a few days visit with relatives at this place.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

s. Sleeper has contracted with Mir. Laswell to move the Vogal hotel building from its location on De Queen street to Mena street, north of the hotel Mena
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Rufus Cox and family. A. K. I1aswell and wife aud Dr. c. P. Dunman and Miss Cloe Clemens drove out to the Ouachita this morning where they spent the day fishing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Farmer Shinn was in from his farm near Ransom. today looking suuburned and hearty and feeling fine. He reported having worked hard and had his crops all layeI bye.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mrs. G. Henderson and daugh- ter, Miss Ethel, of St. Louis, arr rived in Mena yesterday evening for visit with the family of her brother, R. Duseubury. While here Mrs. Henderson will arrange for the building of nice resi-
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mrs. Hardy of Bentonville, Ark, is here on a visit with the family of s. B. Robertson.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

c. J. Gray from lola, Kansas, is here on a visit with his mother-in-law, Mrs. c. H. Purd- ham.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

A Mir. Lyon of eastern Arkan. sas yesterday purchased, through w. T. Kizer, the real estate man, the Matt Bolton grocery store on South Mena street. Mir. Lyon expects to move his family to Mena in the near future.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

An outing party, composed ot George Waters, Elbis Goodner, John Dodd, Curt. Shields, Frank Whisenant, and Misses Annie Adkisson, Birdie Whisenant, t, Polly Waters, Ozie Mount and Belle Wilcox spent the day on Rich Mountain.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Smith, Mir. and Mrs. F. H. Donaldson, Mrs. Porch, Mrs. M. E. Grant, Miss Ruby Grant and E. J. Baker spent the Fourth out on the Ouachita fishing.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dan Watkins, MT. and Mrs. Jewell McDouald, MT. and Mrs. Gates, Mcsdames Belcher and Watkins, Miss Telitha Holman and Mark Cliff ford and Gene Dickens spent the Fourth out on the Ouachita fish, ing.
 
 FRIDAY N~~~-~rc~cr~e~~rNo-~c0r c0r~vro~~oso~~c-~~~c~~~~O
 D. McAdams of Pughtown, l.. T., was trading in Mena today.
 Born, last night, to MT. and Mrs. Jim Beasley, a 10 pound baby girl.
 w. R. Watkins of Eldridge, Howard county, was in Mena trading today.
 w. Nj. Patrick spent the day down at De Queen looking after business matters.
 Dr. w. F. Parks made a pro- fessional trip out to Board Camp this morning.
 The brick work on the Gardner brick block on De Queen street is progressing finely.
 Mrs. l.. B. Jackson and child. ron left last night for visit with relatives at Lincoln, Neb. Workmen completed the foun. dation for the Lochridge brick building on Mena street this morning.
 JIG. McReyno1ds of Dunmore, Ky. arrived last night for few days visit with his sister, Mrs. B. B. Munk.
 Miss Bessie Kirby arrived from Fayetteville yesterday afternoon for visit with her sister. Mrs. l.. s. Watson.
 Miss Cynthia Christopher of Kentucky arrived in Mena yester- day afternoon for a visit with her brother, William Christopher.
 Miss Mamie Miley, after au extended visit with the family of w. K. Ray, left last night for a visit with relatives at Grandby, Mo.
 Hal l.. Norwood and family returned home yesterday after noou from Lockesburg, where they spent the Fourth of July with relatives.
 Mrs. w. E. Anderson and children left last night for a visit with Mrs. Anderson's brother, G. w. James, at Ozark. They were accompa nied on their ript by R. I. Anderson.
 Mrs. Hardy of Bentouville, Ark. is here on a visit with the family of s. B. Robertson.
 s. Sleeper has contracted with Mir. Laswell to move the Vogal hotel building from its location on De Queen street to Mena street, north of the hotel Mena.
 Rufus Cox and family. A. K. Isaswell and wife aud Dr. G. P. Dunman and Miss Cloe Clemens drove out to the Ouachita this morning where they spent the day fishing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12
THURSDAY

THURSDAY
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 Ed Poe of Granniss spent the Fourth in Mena.
 A. c. Blake, merchant al Snithville, I. T., was in Mena buying goods today.
 F. T. Shepherd of Nashville is visiting in the city, the guest oi c. L. Rector and family.
 Mrs. w. E. Lane went down te Cove yesterday for few days visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. A. Little.
 Mir. aud Mrs. w. D. Hendricks of Fort Smith spent the Fourth in Mena, the guests of J. A. Parker and family.
 !. A. and J. T. Richards, R. L. Freeman and Will McMillan left this morning on fishing aud hunting trip in the Territory.
 A. w. Parker of Hatfield, after taking in the celebration at Rocky, came to Mena and re- mained over today looking after business.
 Mrs. F. H. Wilson, after an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. B. E. Jackson, returned Tuesday afternoon to her home at Hot Springs.
 c. c. Hill of Center Point, Howard county, arrived in Mena Tuesday afternoon for a few days visit with the family Of his brother-iu-law, W. l.. Pryor.
 I. K. Moore and Miss Susie Hutchins of Noah, I. T., were married at the county clerks office this morning. Rev. R. D. c. Dodd performing the ceremony
 l.. c. Acruman aud Guy Thornton and Misses Kate ant Joe Mershon and Malinda Baker spent the Fourth out on Boart Camp creek fishing and hunting
 R. l.. and J. E. Guthrie O Black Springs were in Men; trading today.
 WE. Watkins spent the Fourtt with a party of friends fishing down on Little River.
 Jack Mitchell of Weleetka, I. H., arrived last night for a few days visit with relatives at thi: place.
 c. J. Gray from lola, Kansas is here on a visit with his mother-in-law, Mrs. c. H. Purd. ham.
 Miss Bess Sawyer of Bonham Texas, is in the city visiting hel aunts, Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Bren. ham.
 w. w. Philpot IT,, and John Wesley of Cherry Hill left yes. terday afternoon for visit with relatives at Sallisaw. 1. T.
 MT. and Mrs. George Hall are the proud parents of a buxom nine pound girl. born yesterday; regular Fourth of July maiden. OThomas Quinn, business mar of Texarkana, spent the day in Mena for the purpose of renting a residence and will bring his family here to spend tue summer
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

Miss Bess Sawyer of Bonha m, Texas, is in the city visiting her aunts, Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Bren- ham.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

J. F. England of Oden was trading in Mena today.
 Postmaster Richardson of Hat field was up on business today.
 William Clayton, merchant at Waters, was in Meua trading today.
 Judge Prickett returned last night from a business trip to Kansas City.
 0. E. Burkhart of Smithville, I. T., was looking after business matters in Mena today.
 Dennis Townsend returned yesterday afternoon from a visit with his parents out at Ink.
 Miss Lula Cole is visiting her friend, Miss Helen Jenkins. this week.
 B. H. Barton, one of the lead- ing merchants at Cove spent last night in the city.
 Mrs. w. E. Lane returned home yesterday afternoon from visit with her parents at Cove.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. J. Rosbach and daughter, Miss Anna, left last night for Kansas City to visit friends.
 w. w. Townsend and family left last night for a visit with relatives at Hiawassa, Benton county.
 w. P. McWilliams of Texar- kama was up mingling with friends in Mena today.
 Hon. J. I. Alley returned home last uiQht from Ashdowu where he has been attending circuit court which is in session at that place.
 John H. Hamilton yesterday sold to Dr. M. K. Ragen of Eureka Springs his 44o acre farm four miles west of town. The farm will be improved and put in high state of cultivation.
 An outing party, composed ot George Waters, Elbis Goodner, John Dodd, Curt. Shields, Frank Whisenant, and Misses Annie Adkisson, Birdie Whisenant, Polly Waters, Ozie Mount and Belle Wilcox spent the day on Rich Mountain.
 A Mir. Lyon of eastern Arkan- sas yesterday purchased, through w. T. Kizer, the real estate man, the Matt Bolton grocery store on South Mena street. Mir. Lyon expects to move his family to Mena in the near future.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bert Todd, MT. and Mrs. H. A. Flynn and hiss Clara Etherton returned home this morning from weeks visit with Captain and Mrs. J. F. Todd at their home out on the OudCultd.
 Farmer Shinn was in from his farm near Ransom. today looking suuburned and hearty and feeling fine. He reported having worked hard and had his crops all layeI bye. :.
 
 List of protracted Meetings.
 Holly Springs third and at Shady fourth Sunday in July, Board Camp first Sunday in Au- gust. These meeting will com mence on Saturday night. The morning services on Sunday will be given especially to children and young people. Dinner on
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

w. w. Philpot IT,, and John Wesley of Cherry Hill left yes. terday afternoon for visit with relatives at Sallisaw. I. T.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-12

MT. and Mrs. J. s. England Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Hagen, MT, and Mrs. w. B. Montgomery, Mir and Mrs. W. B. Cobb and J. I, Hagen spent the Fourth out on Irons Fork fishing.