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The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
BANK ROBBERS
 AT WICKES
Located By Officers ata Farmhouse and one Man Causht and fiandcuifed
 But Escaped Asaia.

Sheriff Cunningham received a message from Wickes this morn iug stating that the Horatio bank robbers had been caught at that place this morning but had gwen the officers the slip and again gained their liberty.
 A long distance phone message to the Star this afternoon stated that yesterday evening two men on horseback rode into Wickes and asked for lodging at the local hotel, but refusing to give their names the proprietor would not permit them to stop in his house and they went to the home of Jack Rollins, short distance out of town. Both men carried Win chesters, and, although, Mir. Rol- lins did not like their appearance he took them iu and cared for their horses. After the men went to bed Mir. Rollins worried over the matter most of the night and about 4 o'clock this morning he bad his son slip out of the house and go down to the telephone station and telephone 10 Horatio for description of the robbers and the horses they rode. The description gwen covered the men and horses at the Rollins home aud young Rollins notified Depu- ty Marshal Jim Cole; who, with Will Downing went to the house to arrest them.
 In the scene which followed they succeeded in getting one man in custody but the other made his escape.
 The officers put handcuffs ,n their one prisoner and took him back down town. Here Mir. Cole was told that ssmeoue al Horatio wanted to talk with him aud leaving his prisoner in charge of Downing he went to the telephone office. He had only been there a few moments when hu heard pis- tol shots and rushing ont and back to where he had left his prisoner in charge of Downing, he found the man gone al d Down. ing in pursuit. Several shots were fired but the bandit disap peared in the darkness. IL Isl said the prisoners made a plansi-
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
THROUGH TO WILTON.
Surveying Crew in Town Friday Enroute
 to (iiIIham.
From I.ockeshurg Enterprise

From Lockesburg Enterprise.
 The Kansas City Southern surveying crew passed throug h town Friday afternoon, going north to a point near Gillhaul. Chief Swigert and his draughman were not with the crew, having gone to Gillham by rail from Wilton.
 We learned that the work had been finished to Wilton and that they Lad intersected the old line at the depot at that place. The route has proven to be a good oue. They were on their way to Carter Creek near Gillham where they still have some unfinished work to do. This unfinished work, is running line from Car ter Crock to Granniss, Polk coun- ty.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
outwits the SLfgeon.

A complication of feamale trou- bles, with catarrh of the stomach and bowels, had reduced Mrs. Thos. s. Austin, of Leavenworth, Ind, to such deplorable condition, that her doctor advised an operation; but her husband fearing fatal results, post poned this to try Electric Bitters; and to the amazement of all who knew her, this medicine completely cured her. Guaranteed cure for torpid liver. kidney disease, bilious ness, jaundice, chills and fever, general debility, nervousness and blood poisoning. Best tonic made. Price soc at Jackson's Drug store. Try it.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
New Job Office.

M. M. Osborn, the we'll known newspaper man and job printer, has opened job printing shop in connection with, or at the Star office, having leased room, presses and type and purchased several huncr Il dollars worth of new ma terial, stock, etc. for frst.class cifice. He will have fnll charge, ia fact 1t IS Cistiuctively his own business, and his reputation for turning out good work will be a guarantee of satisfaction.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
BOLD DAYLIGHT
 ROBBERY
Two Highwsymen Ride Into fioratio Hold Up the Town Bank, Secure Over Four Thousand Dollars
 and Make Their Escape.

Parties arriving this morning from the south reported that the Bank of Horatio at Horatio, Ark, sixty miles south of Mena on the Kansas City Southern Ry., was robbed yesterday and over S4.000 of money secured. A tele- phone dispatch to the Star today gives the following account of -~the affair.
 At about 3:30 p. m. two men rode into town and hitched theit horses on side street two blocks from the bank, and walked to the bank and asked for sight draft on the Bank of De Queen.
 K. Adams the cashier, being engaged with some writing his assistant, John James, the only other person in the bank, started ot wait upon them and as he turned to do so he found himself facing d revolver and was ordered to hold up his hapds which he promptly proceeded to do. Cashier Adams was also covered
 
 with gun and while one of the men guarded tke bank officials the other one proceeded to gather up all the paper money, $4, 40, refusing to take anything so debased or heavy as silver or cop. per.
 After securing the money they invited the cashier and his assist. ant to step into the vault, which they proceeded to do with the best grace possible and when in. side the robbers closed the door and locked 1t as they supposed, but it developed that they did moi know how to do 1t properly.
 After closing the door the robbers mounted their horses and started north. About this time tue men in the vault found thai the door 10 the vault was no, fastened and gaining their free. dom at once gave the alarm whereupon several parties gathered firearms and started in pcrsuit and managed to get in sight, firing several shots at the fleeing bandits, but without effect.
 Bloodhoxnds were secured and | posse formed 10 follow the trail, but the dogs could not scent the trail, and while the men are still in pursuit no results had been reported up to } p. m. today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
catarrh Cannot Be cnred

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can, n t reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order % cure f yea must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts dir,rtiy on the blood and mucas surfaces. Halls CatArrh Cure is not quack medicine. lt wxs prescribed by one of the best physicians 10 thls country for years and is a regular pre- scripli9n. IL is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blooi puri zers acting directly on the mueas surfaces The perfect combination of the two ingr,ais ents IS what produces such wonderful results n curing catarrh. Send for testimonials IVY.
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The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
A Texas Wonder.

There's Hill at Bowie, Tex, that's twice as big as last year. This wonder is w. L. Hill, who from a weight of 90 pounds has grown to over 180. He says: 'I suffered with terrible cough, and doctors gave me up to die of Consumption. 1 was reduced to 90 pounds, when began taking Dr. Kings New Dis covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Now, after taking 12 bottles, 1 have more than doubled my weight and am completely cured" Only sure Cough and Cold cure. Guaran- teed by Jackson Drug Co. 50c and S1.00. Trial bottle free.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
- -------- --- President Will Talk to Editors.

Wilmington, Dec. 19.-President Roosevelt told committee of the Ma tional Editorial association Monday that he would make speech before their association on the occasion of his visit to the dedication of the Georgia building at the Jamestown exposition in June. The editors will hold their an nual convention at Jamestown on the 18th. 14th and 18th of that month
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
New Cure For EpiIepsv

J. B. Waterman of Watertown C. Rural free delivery, writes: My daughter, afflicted for years with epilepsy, was cured by Dr. Kings New Life Pills. She has not had an attack for over two years" Best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills on earth. 25c at Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
Think it Was Henry Starr.

The men robbed the Horatio bank spent several days in De. Queen before the robbery and the De Queen Bee gives the follow. ing account of their movements before the hold-up:
 "There is little doubt that one of the two was Henry Starr, the noted bank robber. Monday J morning two men went to the De Queen Hotel and registered as follows: G. A. Mason, Denver, Col, and J. H. West, Barterey, Col. They told Proprietor Hat field that they would be here several days; that they were fore runners of hunting party who would go into the Territory in a few days. However, the next day they said they were buying cattle.
 Monday they went to w. F. Thomas livery barn and hired . team and buggy and were gone all day. Tuesday they took two saddle horses and were gone all day. Wednesday morning they again took two saddle horses from MT. Thomas barn, and it was on them that they made their escape. Mir. Thomas has not l yet heard of his horses.
 Tuesday morning the two supposed cattle buyers were standing on the front porch at the De Queen hotel. Dr. Hinton, drug drummer, who is well known here, was talking to Mir. Hatfield, the proprietor, in the lobby. Dr. Hinton noticed the two men on the front porch and said to Mf. Hatfield, "Why, ther, is Henry Starr and said, "I know him we'll" The doctor walked out to inquire, but as he walked out the one thought to be Starr walked away. His com panion was asked ii that was not Henry Starr and after some hesitaucy, admitted that 1t was. Nothing more was thought of 1t, however, until the robbery. When the two came into the hotel Tuesday night, Henry Starr handed MT. Hatfield revolver and asked him 10 keep 1t in the safe over night. He re- marked to Mir. Hatfield that gun like that cost $65.00 whole sale. The latter states that it was the finest of the kind he ever saw. The strange guests did not pay their bill at the hotel but left Tn their room trunk, which has since been opened and found to contain only a pillow aud bed sheet The trunk also had notches cut in the tray m which to carry their guns. The trunk IS now on display at tue Queen Parlors.
 It IS supposed that they spent the time they were here in get. ting acquainted with the country, etc.
 The bank had day light holdup insurance tothe amount of S, 000.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
FROM COLUMBUS. OHIO.
Star Reader Writes of Conditions There Party Expecting to Come to
 mena.

Columbus, O., Dec. 20. 1900. Editor Mena Star:
 I have received several copies of your paper, the Mena Star, and have shown them to several of my friends here.
 In my letter 10 the Mena Star of November 19, 1t stated that Columbus, O., has a population of 5000; that should have been 165, 900. It is within my recol- lection that this city had but 5000 inhabitants in lS48.
 So the city grows large in its manufactures, railroads and other businesses. Many people congregate here. The young people leave the farms and go to tue city and get employment, but very many people learn that all is not sweet and easy who live in the city. Farmers complain that it is not possible to get help to do the necessary labor upon the farms to raise the crops. Men and women go to the cites and labor ten hours each day, and many of them fnd so many op- portunities to spend money there that they really would be much better off in the country on farms, at much less salary. There are many people in all cities who do not get even good living.
 There are few men here who intend to go to Mena in January 1907, aud investigate the situa- ton and conditions. We have been known here tor fifty years, some as farmers other as business men in the city. We know that there are families iu this city and the country, who would be glad to go somewhere and get homes, but they do not know where to go. We, who intend to go to Mena will make efforts to bring other men and their families there, and to other parts of Ar kansas. Our investigations so far prove that many families who reside here would be much better situated there.
 We have received several let ters from men who read the arti- cle written by me, as published ia the Star, and will say that they write very favorably about that portion of Arkansas.
 One of those gentlemen had resided in former years in Ohio, that was MT. D. Shafer of Cove, and another gentleman who once resided in Wisconsin, also w. W. Landers of Hart, La., who owns land near Mena. These men all speak about the fiue health con- ditions of Polk and other counties of western Arkansas.
 The people of the eastern states are seeking lower priced lands; they know that railroads bring lands nearer to markets. The congested conditions of the many large cities demand the products of the farm lands; the wealthy but who command large salaries will have what they desire at any price. The people of Columbus consume the early vegetables raised in Mississippi on the gulf, and peaches, apples. strawberries and grapes from Wisconsin and the northwest and west. They can use Arkansas products brought to them by the railroads.
 Il. Warren Phelps.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
Long Tennessee Fight.

For twenty years W. L. KaWls o1 Bells, Tenn, fought nasal catarrh. He writes; ''The swelling and sore ness inside my nose was fearful till I began applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore surface; this caused the soreness and swelling to disap- pear. never to return" Best salve in existence. 25c at Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
Returning to His Mena Home.

A. W. Smith was In yesterday and reported that he had letter from his former neighbor, w. D. Kelly, who sold out here several months ago and went to Texas, stating that he had decided to return to Mena 10 again make his home, having had enough of that country.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
eax roIk snes st. Loui.

St Louis, Dec. 19.-Suit was filed Tn the circuit court Tuesday by counsel representing Gov. Folk against the city of St. Louis to enforce the pay ment of a balance of his salary as GIT cult attorney alleged to be long over due. Gov. Folk claims that ne IS en- titled to s5,s33.33 back salary
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
Obituary.

John Samuel Cummings was born December F, 1876, and de- parted this life November g, lo06. He was the oldest son of Mir. aud Mrs. P. NJ. Cummings. He met his death while cutting timber, being struck by falling tree and was killed instantly. His remains were lad to rest in the Rocky cemetery in the presence of many relatives aud friends. Services were held at the grave by Rev. K. T. Connally and Bro. T. l.. Nixon. He leaves father, an invalid mother, three sisters and three brothers.
 His death came to us a great sh ock and for awhile we could hardly believe the awfuluess of his uutimely de ith. Just why John was taken from us we can never know until we enter the land beyond this life--the land unknown to us. Our heavenly father notes the falling sparrow aud how much more are we than they? We are sure God bends to note the falling of our loved ones. John has left evidence that he has gone to better world than this. While talking to dear friend one Sunday before he was killed he said if he got killed in the timber not to grieve after him that be was ready to meet death. Such evidence is com fortiug indeed. We should never say untrue things about the dead, no man is without faults, but we feel safe in saying that our de- parted cousin had but few if any. He possessed some excellent qualities. He ever had store of ready wit and humor. spreading sunshine wherever he went. His devotion to his parents was unexcelled, most all his earnings he gave to them. Oh, how they will miss him. He was one ot the most liberal men we have ever known, sver ready to lend a helping hand 10 the needy.
 Now. to the heartbroken parents, brothers and sisters, what we may say will fall far short of giving you comfort. While it almost breaks our heart 70 know that Johns merry voice :an never be heard around the ireside any more and when we ook for him we see him not, but ct us be submissive to the in- ,vitable. May we recognize Gods providence in taking him way from us. Let our faith 'verleap our boundaries of the rave and view the eternal world where the glorified are at rest. Then let us with the apostles hout 70 death where is thy ting, o grave where is thy vic ory."
 Some misguided people say we must say good-by at the grave orever. That the pale, voiceless ips will never speak again. As ong as the Bible lasts the seven lueI rainbow arch, the heavens. he sun, moon and stars send | orth their light; while tho 'irds sing songs, the flowers 'loom, the ocean pillows roll; while the lips of love kiss those f death; amidst tears and fears, rials and trouble we will hope nd believe that sometime, some 'here those lips that tell us ood night here, will joyfully i'd us good morning there.
 His Cousin. 'ocky, Ark Dec. l4, 1900.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
A secona rcpcr ,u,r.

St, Louis, Dec. 20--A second suit to partition the estate of the late Chris. tian Peper, who was millionaire to- bacco manufacturer, has been filed in the circuit court by Frederick c. Pe- per and Christian Peper. After a week of arguments the first suit con- testing the will was dismissed We'd pesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
n,.h,n ,,ccnpe Very Low.

New York, Dec. 19.-Bishop z. r. McCabe. who is suffering from re- cent attack of apoplexy continued Tuesday forenoon in the same pre- carious condition as Monday night. At the hospital it was said he was very low but that he might live through the 1ou
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27

Former Congressman Cochran Dead
 St. Joseph, Mo, Dec 20 = Charles F. Cochran. who represented the Fourth district of Missouri in congress from 1896 to 1902. died at an early hour Wednesday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27

ble excuse tc go few steps away from his guard and then broke and ran.
 By this time the citizens of Wickes were generally aroused and party of men were organ ed and went in parsuit but up to late this afternoon no report of their capture has come in. One farmer came into Wickes today reporting seeing man afoot crossing creek few miles ont of Wickes, who, according to the description was the one who escaped from the officers when they made the raid at the Rob- bins home.
 The other man, when he es- capped, wore han,icuffs and 1t IS believed he will be overtaken without great difficulty. He is also unarmed. The other one retained his revolver when he escaped.
 Two fine Winchester rifles and a revolver were secured by the officer and in an overcoat pocket left by the first man who escaped $45.00 was found. This was the only money secured.
 Blood Hounds From Mena.
 This morning Sheriff Cunning ham with Officers Bratcher and McMillan left Mena for Wickes in a carriage taking with them Mir. McMillan's bloodhounds to join in the chase. In practice runs these dogs have been doing 1 fine work recently but the fact that the trail will be fully twelve hours old before the dogs can be put on 1t gives little chance for them to be of any service unless the officers should again come upon the outlaws and give the dogs fresh trail.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-12-27

Fishermen who fish through the ice
with dip nets should mark the holes
they chop through the ice to warn the
boys who are skating upon the river, of
the danger. On Saturday afternoon
two boys, William Chambers and An.
drew Bruins, while skating on tho river
in the neighborhood of the glue factory
were precipitated into one of these holes
and they undoubtedly would have been
drowned but for the timely arrival of
companions who witnessed the accident
and succeeded in rescuing the unfortu
nate lads. With the exception OF thor
ough wetting and q slight cold the boys
are none the worse for the accident
Local Elk.
An ordinance should be passed by the
lawmaking body of the city prohibiting
the chopping of holes through ice on
such stretches of the river or other
bodies Of water az are used for skating
fields by children or others. Such law
is imperatively needed in hundreds of
places in the state. If the city council
has no authority to enact such an
ordinance, a general law on the subject
should be enacted by the Legislature at
the earliest possible date. This Is big
matter that deserves the attention Of all
thoughtful citizens To cut hole in the
ice at place on the river, or elsewhere,
used for skating surface, without
erecting a substantial parapet around
such aperture, is to set trsacherous
trap in most insidious manner. The
cutting Of such holes is more unpardon
able offense, in reality, than the grossest
species Of carelessness recorded during
the deer hunting season, unless such
holes are surrounded by q substantial
barrier at the time they are chopped.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-12-27
Geese Make Good Actors.

A farmer would scarcely believe
that goose requires only about 60
hours in order to prepare II for the
footlights and a critical audience, and
that common pig, which has been
bought in the market, will in 80 hours
be competent to blossom forth as an
actor. According to Mr.. Clyde Pow
ers. trainer of wide experience and
much patience, 1t takes duck about
three days to learn how to march on
the stage. to follow the chorus, and to
march off again at the proper time; it
takes chicken a week or more, and a
turkey cannot grasp the art of acting
before six months time. Mr.. Powers
has tried to train a peafowl, but he
finds that 1t is impossible 4 goose
is the most intelligent OF all the feath.
cred tribe, and a goose Is also the
only one of the domestic fowls that
shows affection.-Helen Grant in Les.
lies Weekly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-12-27
A Texas Wonder.

There's is Hill at Bowie, Tex, that &
twice at big rs last year. This wonder
is w. l.. Hill, who from weight of 90
pounds has grown to over $50. He says
Il suffered with terrible cough, and
doctors gave me up to die of Consump-
ton. was reduced to 80 pounds, when
! began taking DR., Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. Now, after taking 12 bottles,
have more than doubled in weight and
am completely cured" Only sure Cough
and Cold cure. Guaranteed by Henry
Hinrichs, druggist soc and 800 Trial
bottle free.