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The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
ENTIRE BUSINESS sEcTlu
Town In Lawrence Lounly ssIis
 Loss.

Portia, Oct. @. 9.-Twe;] but ings were burned s1 terday morning, entail's| of $50, eco, with about a'| surance. as the result a I plosion of a gasoline N Pickett's restaurant.
 The fire practically s3 two blocks, comprising M| ness portion of the 'ova| buildings were all frap| iures and as a strong 1 blowing and the only nF| ing facilities consisted ol1
 NT teer bucket brigade, H) little rope of subdniog 's| until they abated TOT material.
 IL is practically ceria'a of the burned strucfusss rebuilt. and to guard agn
 disasters in the future Fl council met tonight ana p1 ordinance prohibiting NJ
 of frame buildings in '0s \ section.
 Arrangements were w made tonight for the s,s] once of five brick store AF
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
Hunting Party Returned.

The hunting party composed of Judge James 5. Steel, James Cunningham Sam Carder, Al Jones, Bud Bickle and George Legate returned last evening from the woods west of Mena, where they went several days ago in search of big, little, old aud young game, and as usual they report very successful trip. Judge Steel became quite ill while out and they returned to secure medical aid. He is reported as being slightly improved this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
AN |. 0. o. F EXCURSION.
To Be Run to Lake Charles, La., to Raise
 Money For New Hall.

It has been the talk around town since the Epworth League of the Nj. E. Church, South, gave the big excursion to Port Arthur that the Old Fellows lodge of this city intended giving an eN- cursion similar 10 that one, but nothing definite was learned till last night.
 At their regular meeting last night, the Odd Fellows of this city decided to run an excursion to Lake Charles, La., sometime between December 1 and 10, the exact days not having been de- cided upon.
 The purpose of this excursion is to secure money with which 10 help pay for their beautiful new hall which they are erecting in this city. Nj. NJ. Osborn has charge of the excursion aud will be around next week selling tick cts.
 The excursion will be run on exactly the same plan as the other one with seats for evcrybody 7 aud Pullman sleeping car accommo- dations for those who want them; no disorderly conduct, etc, etc, and the round trip is to be made Cor $5.
 The train will leave here at 9 o'clock on the day, which will be announced later, reaching Lake Charles at 6 o'clock the following morning. starting back at 12 o'clock the night of the day of the arrival, giving the party about eighteen hours rest.
 Al Lake Charles there will be three steamers. with a capacity of $40 passengers in waiting for thoso who wish 10 go out on the gulf. a distance of about lift, miles, the fare for wAich will be practically nothing. Those who
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
BoULDERs FROM ROCKY.

There are two deaths to report from Rocky tliis week. Grand ma Quinn and Mrs. Nichols, wife of Luther Nichols, have both passed away and their remains have been laid to rest iu Rocky cemetery.
 Burt Whitaker returned home last Saturday from trip to Okla homa, where he has been for the past two months.
 Mir. Monroe Bruce has gone to Alabama to visit old friends and relatives.
 A few of the neighbors spent Sunday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. James Wilcox to see their twin babies.
 MT. Rind has sold his interest in the Rocky mill to Tom Allen. A fine baby girl arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. Crawford last Thursday.
 Mrs. w. w. Sanders has moved to Louisiana to live.
 Walter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
WIcKES ITEMS.

Rev. Russell Brown of Granniss filled his regular appointment at Wickes Sunday.
 A number of our people attend ed baptising on the Cossatott at what is known as the Duckett crossing Sunday.
 Miss Minnie I wey returned to her home at Valiant, 1. T., last Sunday after a few weeks visit with friends and relatives at this place.
 Daniel Bros., of Wickes are going to move their line of drugs to Gillham, Ark.
 l.. G. Cole purchased a fine young mule of Henderson Sulli. van Monday, for which he paid x45
 Misses Dora and Ora England spent Saturday night with theiI grand parents, Mr. and Mrs Kuykendoll.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
Hurt In a Runaway.

Kelly Wallace, delivery boy for J. l.. Lyon & Co.,, on the south side, was thrown from his wagon in a runaway yesterday afternoon and received a broken left arm and several slight bruises on his shoulders. IHis injuries were dressed by Dr. Vandiver and to- day he is up town but not deliver ing groceries.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
WHAT $l.OO WILL DO AT
 ROACH'S
IT WILL BUY

IT WILL BUY: 50 lbs Best Biscuit Flour 50 lbs Best Light Bread Flour B Bars Silk Soap 20 Boxes of Pearlluc l2 Cans Good Corn Is Cans Cheap Corn 10 Cans Tomatoes } lbs White House Coffee } Gallons Best Syrup C Cans Best Table Peacbes 27 lbs Navy Beans ? Gallons Keg Pickles 1 Kit Mackeral 3 lbs Chocolate 28 bars Pearl White Soap
 We will sell all goods at COT responding prlces. These ar our every day prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
Laid to Rest.

The little three-year-old daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Lind say died on October P, and was laid to rest iu White Oak ceme- tery. The bereaved parents wish to thank their neighbors for their kindness during the little ones sickness.
 A loved one is taken from our home; Her little voice is still. There is vacant place in our home That never can be filled.
 K. G. Byrd.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
MORE RACE TROUBLE.
White Men Have Drunken Row Win
 Negroes and One Is Killed.

"niie men Have Drunken Row Win
 Negroes and One Is Killed.
 Morrilton, Ark, Oct. 30-As the result of drunken fight be- tween white man and a negro on a ferry boat near Morrilton, w. T. Jones, white, was struck by William Alexander, negro, and was slightly injured. Later a crowd of twenty-five or more white men assembled near Alex ander's house, and in the fight that ensued Will Moore, farmer, brother of k. B, Moore of Clareu- don, was shot and killed, and Toe Jones was injured. Sheriff White arrested four negroes and took them to Little Rock and placed them in the county jail to pre-. vent a lynching. A party st- tempted to take the captives from the officer.
 Bitter feeling exists among the farmers in the south end of Con- way county.
 The negroes admitted that they hred upon the white men who attacked them in the house, but that they did not fire until they were openly attacked.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
Chop Off Their Heads.

According to the laws of China
 when a bank fails the officers and all others connected with the bank are taken out and their heads are cut off. The result has been that there has never been a bank failure in China for more than 2000 years. The off, cers do not borrow the banks funds there. Neither do the officers at the National Bank of Meua. Arkansas should pass the same law. 204d&w1w
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
POTTER NOTES.

Corn gathering is about over and farmers are rejoicing over the golden harvest.
 Mrs. e. T. Yaudells has been seriously i'll but is better at pres ent.
 Wood Goodwin of Bethesda visited his children Saturday night.
 Repairs are being made on the school house this week. Bro. Crow filled his regular appointment Sunday afternoon.
 Aunt Polly.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
Pleased With as'''

w. J. Dalton arriveu z, !, from Saver, Okla, en 7, Janssen and stopped oa '..' take a look at our ,,. sss Dalton was reared uvFs Jansen, but left tn's ~. before the advent ol 'oI K City Southern. Dufio,ss x N. K in Polk county Old ps7l ,I his market. He IS wss " with Meua and says ~ M
 ize that such a city SVrl33 hi existence here. Mh \ here for cotton plcks's K they are paying Sl Ps' ,Ab' for pickers in hIs ns'sF
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

wish to remain at Lake Charles during the day can procure gaso- line launches to glide over the lake in.
 This will be fine trip and is the intention of those interest < :. to make it eclipse, if possible, the Epwcrth Leagues excursion.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
Wanted at Star Office:

100 bushels corn, 50 bushels cotton seed aud several loads of hay or fodder on subscription aud for cash. Will pay best market price. A. w. St. John X Sons. 43w3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Mrs. Roy St. John left last night, accompanied by her son Warner. TOT a visit with her SIS ter. Mrs. Walter Warren al Guthrie. Okla.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
ARKANSAS NEWS
H;gh Saloon License at Wynne -Aecnseo Boo,Iegger Arrested at cove-ieS-
 arksna Oil We'll Aba a1doned.

At a recent meeting of the wyune city council, City Attor- ney Smith was instructed 70. prepare an ordinance providing for an increase of the city liquor license from sl. GOO to s2,oOo a year. effective January l, 1907.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Just received from New York factory 1000 pounds of fine Cam dies to be sold al l2 cents per pound. Come and get your part. ]. J. Lyon & Co.,, corner Mena street aud Pickering avenue. 42 3t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Walter Gum, who was charged
 with hiring Lizzie Gauff to poison little child of J. M. Board near Black Oak last May, has been ac- quilted. Gum was arrested and placed in jail on verdict of the coroner's jury, which was that the child had come to its death by poison given it, supposed to be trough on rats.' The girl, Liz zle Gauf, testified that Gum had given her five dollars to ad- minister the poison, which she did, under the fear that Gum would kill her if she refused. The evidence at the trial at Lake City did not warrant verdict of guilty and the jury acquitted him.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Mrs. W. F. Smith returned Monday from Texarkana, where she had been several weeks for treatment al Dr. Dale's Sanitori- um. much improved in health.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Not lazy dose in Swamp Chill Cure, every one IS active.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Guy Thornton has accepted position as salesman at Ridliug's store.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Poultry fauciers in the vlcinitY of Siloam Springs have decided to have their exhibition January 14 to l7. Much attention is given to raising fine poultry in the country adjacent to Siiosm Springs. The coming show promises to be big success.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

At J. J. Lyon & Co.,, you will see offered one of the best lines of fancy candy ever sold for 12 cents per 2ound. 42-3t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

See M. D. Winton when you want to buy suit of clothes. We have few nice suits vet to close ou' at a bargain. l99d2t43-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Wesley Cook and wife were in from Black Springs today buying goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

If iti Groceries or Flour you want 10 sec M. D. Winton. Gvod Soft Whea' Flour for only S1.S0 per hundr,d. Good half patent Hour a' 7 %. 199-2t-43-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Don't forget when you want a good shoe to go to NJ. D. Win tou's-best shoes for the least money. i99 2t 43 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Two cars of Hay S9.25 per ton, hay weight. Your last chance. See Roach. 204 2wl
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

lsham Workman and Jim Fields were in from Big Cedar, |. T., yesterday selling cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

B. NJ. Rowtcn is over from Black Springs today looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Dr. Parks made professional trip to Cove this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Will and Young Mckinney went down to their farm at Potter today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

c. c. Briant was up from Hat field today looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
WEDNESDY

Dennis Townsend drove out to Ink yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

John Goodner of Oden and Rev. Mir. Ambers and two daughters of Waters were in today buying goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

George Leming was in from Rocky today buying goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

The best line of outing fan rel in town at M. D. Wiuton's must be sold for cash. 199 2 45 2
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

William Crawford was up from Big Fork today trading.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Rufus and James Miller and John Martin were in from Cherry Hill today buying supplies.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

When you want M M p' pet " arp ID 'o"" lq9l1
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

No. yesterday afternoon for that place.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
MONDAY.

C. w. Copeland and wife drove out to Egger yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

William Walker was arrested at Cove on Saturday by Deputy United States Marsha J. L. Holt charged with selling liquor with out pay tug the government fax. He was unable to make a bond for S,50 and twas taken to Fort Smith to await the action of the federal grand jury.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Rufus Cox returned from weeks pleasure trip out to Black Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Mrs. Willis Thompson returned from Sallisaw, l. T., yesterday where she has been visiting relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

mdrketiuS COttOn.
 Lon Shrewsbury, in company with another gentleman drove down to Rust this morning on business.
 As mild and geutle physic Swamp Chill & Fever Cure is per feet.
 The latest marriage licenses were issued to D. H. Cockerham Miss Hattie Watkins, and w. B. Bryant and Miss Beatrice Jacobs
 The best and cheapest dry goods at Wintou's. l99 2t 43 2
 Prof. G. Fail aud wife returned last night from a visit to their daughter at Gillham and drove out to their home at Egger this morning.
 
 Don't wait for Night Sweats to weaken you, buy 2 bottle of Swamp Chill Cure and stop sweat ing.
 Nj. P. Howard of Egger was in this morning and gave the Star a call with renewal. He reported that the boil worms did consider able damage to the cotton in his neighborhood early this season. G. H. Rector received a tele- gram yesterday stating that his daughter at Sallisaw, I. T.. was quite III and Mrs. Rector left on
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

The prospective oil well at De Kalb, near Texarkana, has been abandoned and most of the ma chinery has been taken to another field. About $5. .00O was expend- ed on the well, which was drilled to a depth of 1,800 feet. A sensa- ton was caused some weeks ago when a report was sent out that a good flow of oil had been struck. A flow of gas vas struck but no oil. It is believed that if the we'll had been driven deep enough the result would have been the discovery of a big oil gusher.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Ed Justice was up from Egger this morning buying merchandise.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Stop and see J, J. Lyon & Co.,, for best Candies. Groceries and Eeed-best of everything with best prices. Call and see us.
 433t J. J. Lyon & Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

George Rector, in company with a gentleman from Oregon drove out iu the vicinity of Stand ing Rock today looking at the country.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

No. yesterday afternoon for
 that place.
 John Caoodner of Oden and Rev. has Mir. Ambers and two daughters up. of Waters were in today buying goods.
 ting Mrs Rov S, Iohu left last 'uas night, accompanied by her son
 Warner. Tor visit with her SIS ord's ter. Mrs. Walter Warren al ting Guthrie. Okla. Ihile
 the Mrs. W. F. Smith returned anne Monday from Texarkana, where | tue she had been several weeks for lnrt. treatment al Dr. DaIe's Sanitori- l ,,;s um. much improved in health. .s1s :, Just received from New York ',;on factory 1000 pounds of fine Cam ,,ar., dies to be sold al l2 cents per .;vea pound. Come and get your part. 7, ,o J. J. Lyon & Co.,, corner Mena street aud Pickering avenue. 42 8
  r. WEDNESDY -,~1~ Dennis Townsend drove out to rove Ink yesterday.
 William Crawford was up from from Big Fork today trading.
 Two cars of Hay S9.25 per re in ton, hay weight. Your last ying chance. See Roach. 204 2wl
 Dr. Parks made professional Chill trip to Cove this morning.
 Guy Thornton has accepted a nney position as salesman at Ridling's otter store.
 E. NJ. Rowtcn is over from Hat Black Springs today looking mess after business matters.
 lsham Workman and Jim :, Fields were in from Big Cedar, I. 'l,cL T., yesterday selling cotton.
 At J. J. Lyon & Co.,, you will see offered one of the best lines ena' of fancy candy ever sold for 12 ine cents per oouud. 42-3t Cove Rufus and James Miller and Jane John Martin were in from Cherry
 Hill today buying supplies. pent Mrs. Willis Thompson returned Mir. from Sallisaw, I. T., yesterday Has. where she has been visiting
 relatives.
 gan
 the Huston Johnson was up from the Hatfield yesterday shaking hands
 with his many friends and attend
 tug to business matters. back
 bot All who want cotton seed ,nre. hulls and meal, see Roach quick
 before advance. Hulls St ton; with Meal Sl.20 per hundred. 204 2 WI ived
 Mo, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Chambers king were ID from thelr home near Ink
 today marketing cotton and gave
 the Star call with a renewal. pany egon MT. and Mrs. Burt Todd and and Mir. and Mrs. H. A. Flynn drove the out in the country early this morn-
 iug to spend the day ''burnlug
 powder
 Co.,,
 and Mis' A. r. 1oue' wno mas oeen with visl.ihg neI sisters, Mesuaines o'
 c. Reynolds and c. D. Johnston, ,o returned to her home at De Queen
 yesterday afternoon.
 J. F. aud J. K. Allen were up| fror, from Janssan this morling in at
 tendance at the good roads con
 vention which convened al the n to court house at 10 o'clock this
 morning.
 l.. w. Felter was iu from his home near Acorn today bringing
 some fat stock to market and :. took home a blooded Jersey bull n.ss :. ~ with view of improving his stock.
 gger George Thompson and family, dise. who sold their home iu Halls ad-
 dition Monday to J. c. Thoring- aude ton. left on No this afternoon oday for Washingtou where they will
 make their home. pany Hon. Ben Cravens arrived from iroVe Little River county on No. this on afternoon, where he has been
 speaking in the interest of his
 congressmanship for the fourth nysic Arkansas district. He will drive per over to Montgomery county to-
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Guy Thornton drove out to Eberson City today on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

When troubled with sour stom- ach take Swamp Chill Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

William Rogers and Claude Kelly were in from Oden today marketing cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Huston Johnson was up from Hatfield yesterday shaking hands with his many friends and attend tug to business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Swamp Chill Cure is just what the stomach needs after eating.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Van Edwards and family with their household goods arrived yesterday from Wellsville, Mo-, with the intention of making their home here.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Hon. Ben Cravens arrived from Little River county on No. 4 this afternoon, where he has been speaking in the interest of his congressmanship for the fourth Arkansas district. He will drive over to Montgomery county to- morrow.
 Prof. George Council of New Boston, Tex, arrived in the city yesterday and expects to locate here. He is visiting the Pope brothers.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Cotton Pickers; brace your back and cleanse'your liver with bot tie of Swamp Chill & Fever Cnre.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
TUESDAY

Peter Chapman was. ln from Odeu today.
 Henry Walker drove down to Rust this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

G. H. Rector received a tele- gram yesterday stating that his daughter at Sallisaw, I. T.. was quite III and Mrs. Rector left on
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

F.. A. Little and wife of Cove were the guests of w. E. Lane and family yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

All who want cotton seed hulls and meal, see Roach quick before advance. Hulls S6 ton; Meal Sl.20 per hundred. 204 2 WI
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

R. D. Sale and family spent yesterday out at the home of MT. and Mrs. R. ]. Steel near Dallas.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Miss Cecelia Gardner began teaching this morning at the Thacker school house in the eastern part of the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

Lon Shrewsbury, in company with another gentleman drove down to Rust this morning on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

George Thompson and family, who sold their home in Halls ad- dition Monday to J. c. Thoring- ton, left ou No. 4 this afternoon for Washington where they will make their home.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01

MT. and Mrs. J. E. Chambers were in from their home near Ink today marketing cotton and gave the Star a call with a renewal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
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Our S1.OO China Bargain Table
 Second FlOOr-Near Elevator.

Every piece of china on this bargain table represents bargain-odd pieces of china and bric-a-brac that appeal to you at first sight. Some of the pieces were formerly worth $I.S0, other as high as $300, but for one reason or other they find their way to the clearance table and the opportunity is yours.
 Atpresent there are vases, salad bowls, cups and saucers, plates and Bohemian glass vases that are quite worth while going up to the second floor to get.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
A Hint or Two of the New Dress
 Fabrics

Bright new chiffon veilngs in plain oolors, checks, stripes and plaids; these veilings are the very latest things for spring wear, and we will be glad to show them to you, in reseda, two shades of old rose, greys, black and white, and other colors. They are all sheer and make the very best fabrics imported so far this season. Prices, $2000, $500 and 5000 the pattern.
 The self check veilings in all the best spring colors are also decidely new; the plums, Alice and Royal blues, resedas, and the different greys make up the most popular shades. All at $L00 the yard.
 Chiffon Panamas in spring weight are also among the really desirable fabrics. No need to mention the shades, because we have everything that will be worn, and some, perhaps, that you have not seen before this season. Forty-six inches wide, 89c the yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

At this time of the year we are making a number of promotions in our various departments and re- quire young men and women to fill various positions throughout the house Boys and girls who begin work here and are industrious, conscientious and efficient, find no trouble in getting ahead, and work ng I'D to better positions in short time. In biz store like this pro- motions are rapid. and opportuni- ties for the same are frequently arising. We can use a number of boys and girls from 16 years of age and upwards, at once. References are required in all cases, and appli- cations should be made to the sup erintendent without delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Store News
 of Swterest

Once more the Big Store is under going improvements. The work men have begun operations, and the sound of the hammer and the tearing down of partitions is every where in evidence. The noise and the bother of the whole thing is not at all pleasant to us, and the knowledge that it may be an incon- venience to customers is the chief reason for delaying needed i'm provements to the latest possible day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

Little by little the work goes on. We are not satisfied with being the greatest house in the South. We are just as anxious to make this store perfect in every way-or as near perfect as possible-as our customers are to have it so. We believe that the plans that we have in mind at the present time will accomplish this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

Among other things, the work that we have just commenced en- tails the changing of all the depart ments ol the second floor. Part of this was accomplished last week, when the coat and suit room and the millinery parlors changed places. More of the work will be done this week when we expect to remove the tube room to the mezzanine floor in the rear of the first story, and to change about the china and muslin under wear department considerably.