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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-06-29
REALESTATE
BARGAINS.

FOR SALE:-Two fine lots.
90 by 100 feet. On good graded
street. Are fine residence lots.
Apply at COURIER Office.
New Fine House and Lot
For Sale
Two stories. 10 rooms, good
cellar. good well, out houses etc.
Lot 100 by 100 #. Good high To-
cation. Apply at Courier office.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-06-29

~Miss Lucille Sweeney
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
Sweeney. of Indianapolis, is here
visiting her grand parents Mr..
and Mrs. S. Kuebler and other
relatives.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-06-29

s4- August w Flick, the drug
gist left Wednesday for Evans
vile where he will remain till
Sunday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-06-29

&c. Jos. Fischer, wife and
child of Dubois were in Jasper
Yesterday on business.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-06-29

pay Robt. Eckert leaves today
for Terre Haute to attend the
State Normal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-06-29

parMrs. Geo. Friedman came
home Wednesday from Louis
Vile where she had spent several
weeks visiting relatives
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-06-29

Sns- Miss Katie Castrup came
home from Huntingburg We'd
nesday where she had spent sew
eral days visiting friends.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-06-29
iDr Meme Daeschle spent Sun
lay and Monday in Louisville.

pa-Miss Ella Kunl,cl spent
Sunday in Tell City.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
MAKING TOO LARGE PROFITS.
Uncle Sam Will Not Let Contract for
 Feeding Prisoners.

Fort Smith, July 14.-Marshal Mayes has received a wire from United States Attorney General Moody instructing him to take charge of the feeding of the fed eral prisoners on the 1st inst. Some months ago an inspector from the Department of Justice came to Fort Smith to see how much profit there was in the feed ing contract. He discovered that the contractor had soft snap, and that he was able to bank on an average of S3, 800 a year, and which amount could be saved to the government by purchasing the required supplies under the supervision of the marshal, and so reported. It is understood that the change will take place. at every federal jail Tn the United States where the prisoners have been feed under the contract sys- tenn. Attorney Frisco, who had the contract under Marshal Stahl for eight years, is said to have averaged S3, FOG per year profit.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
OVERDOSE OF srRYcnNlNE.
J. M. Cherry Had Narrow Escape From
 Death.

Ss A'hs ~"~ssy ssA~ A's~''Ov -S~~F
 Death.
 Squire J. M. Cherry had mar row escape from death during the early part of last night by taking an overdose of strychnine. MT. Cherry has been in feeble health for some time and has been talk ing strychnine tablets as nerve tonic. About ' o'clock last night he took tablet and shortly after ward became very sick and the supposition is that two of the tablets were stuck together mak- ing an overdose. In response to a telephone message Dr. C. C. Gunnel hurriedly drove out to his home where he worked several hours before getting his patient out of danger. pr. Gunnel re- ports that Mir. Cherry IS getting along nicely today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
BURGLARY AT GRANNISS.
Store of ]. ii. Cheatham Robbed We'd
 nesday Night.

Judge J. s. Kelly, who return ed home last night from busi- ness trip to Granniss, reports that the store of J. H. Cheatham at that place was burglarized Wednesday night and clothing, shoes and pocket knives to the amount of about Sl00 carried off by the burglar.
 Entrance into the store was made by breaking the glass out of one of the windows in the front of the building.
 No clue to the burglar had been obtained up to late yester- day afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
A NEW HOTEL
 FOR MENA
Contract Let-T0 be Built at Corner Of De Queen Street and Port Arthur
 Avenue.

MT. s. Sleeper, who resides on Grand View heights just north of town, closed a deal with Con- tractor Sublett yesterday for the erection of a brick hotel on his lots at the corner of De Queen street and Port Arthur avenue, on the site of the old Vogal hotel which is being moved off today.
 The contract calls for hotel 40x82 feet, two stories, to contain thirty rooms. The rooms are to be large and there will be bath room with hot and cold water and all furnished with electric lights.
 The office will be 2Ox40, with a barber shop adjacent, with plate glass front and everything about the building will be modern in every respect.
 The building will be set fifteen feet back from the street so as to give plenty of room for broad verandas. It is to be pushed to rapid completion and will prove a valuable improvement to that portion of the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
Roo.evelts Have Family Picnic.

Oyster Bay, l.. l., July 14.-President Roosevelt and his family enjoyed a picnic Friday at Eatons Neck on the sound. They left the J. West Roose- welt landing below Sagamore Hill, at 10 o'clock in two rowboats. the pres ldent rowing one and Theodore, IF. the other As cargo they had ham, pers of luncheon, fishing tackle, base. balls and bats and target rifles. Eatons Neck is nearly ten miles from the starting point, and the party remained there a good part of the day, return Ing in the evening.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
THE FIRE LAST NIGHT.
The Hom of Engineer Kelly ardFib
 Archer Burned Insured for Nl

The residence owned by gineer Frank Kelly aud Fln Lee Archer and occupied by families, situated out uear Primitive Baptist church, totally destroyed by fire ab' o'clock last night. All ol household effects of the far with the exception of a plane a few other articles were dss ed.
 The origin of the hre E known as the members ol families were away from ho1 the time.
 Insurance to the amoud 5000 was carried on the nQu3
 The home of William Mc] nearly caught on fire if'a] burning building, but the were C x,inouished by the n's| before a great deal ol a'1 was done.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
JeweIry Shop Moved.

Thomas A. Awbrey, the jeweler and optician who has been oc- cupying space in the Dennis Drug Company's store, today moved to the frame building on Mena street near the post office block. MT. Awbrey has made many friends and built up a good busi- ness since coming to Mena and makes this move so as 10 have more room.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
THE FARMERS CONGRESS.
One Session Each Day During the Fair
 in August.

in August.
 A. V. Swaty, who has under taken to inaugurate Farmers Congress to be held in Mena during the fair and celebration, August Is, 17 and IS, authorizes the Star to say that he has the promise of Dr. s. A. Knapp of Lake Charles, La., that he will be here to assist in instructing the farmers in one or more speeches or lectures.
 Dr. Knappis the special agent of the United States agricultural department for cooperative and demonstration work in cotton growing for the south and is a very able man.
 MT. Swaty will also secure the assistance of other able educators to address the farmers on this occasion.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Little Gladys. the ten months old baby of MT. and Mrs. George Garrison, died at l2:3O Saturday after lingering illness of about five weeks caused by cholera in- fantum. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2:S0 p. III. tomorrow, and the inter- ment made in White Oak ceme- tery. Friends of the family in. vited.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
New Students.

The following named persons have recently become students at Prof. Wootton's Commercial Col lege:
 ]. G. McFall, Iowa; o. T. Garner, Gravelly, Ark; Charles H. Duncan, Swartz, La; w. O.. Justice, Egger; Fred Perrin, Hat field; Claude s. Bennett and w. F. Burns, Ashdown; Vefna Whip pie, Springfield, $. D.; Edith Wimberley, Grannis; Carrie Elm erson, Charles Eskew and A. l.. Graham of Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mrs. c. w. McCann received a message that her niece, Mrs. C.. w. Miller, died quite suddenly at Clinton, Iowa, where she was on a visit to her mother. Mrs. Miller's home was at Hugo. |. T., but she was we'll known in Mena having visited several times.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
Pleased With Meda'

Rev. J. J. Haynes WpV here several weeks .,,. ass Philadelphia for hls "''s ', and built a home fspV'T ,ss cIi highly pleased wllh u',rss tp' He says that Mrs. ,s'ssrsI <, been an invalid loi ,s,siy I'd bu, appears to be sl0T,5 ,, aS5cd ing her health wi n.ossry. 2 pect for complete 's'
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Miss Hazelle Bradley after a pleasant visit of three weeks with her aunts, Mrs. Laura Parker and Mrs. Belle Bradley, returned yes terday afternoon to her home at Hot Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

L. J. Witherspoon, manager of the Cove Lumber Company, spent the day in Mena on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Judge Gordon Boone of Maya sota, Texas, came in yesterday afternoon to join Mrs. Boone, who has been here several days, for visit of several weeks with MT. and Mrs. K. D. Shrewsbury.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

"Uncle Ben' Barton, w. W. and J. w. Philpot passed through Mena Saturday en route to their home at Egger from a trip to Atoka, I. T.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

H. N. Wade, travelling auditor of the Kansas City Southern, spent today iu Mena on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Rogers of Texarkana are in the city for Mir. Rop CTS health.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

The ten months old baby of MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Warren died yesterday. Mir. and Mrs. War ren left laft night with the re- mains for Spring field, Mo-, where they will be inferred.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
A Substantial improvement.

Mrs. E. Began of Eureka Springs, while here recently look ing after her property interests, the erection of two story seven room house on her lots ln Halls addition. This is now about completed and presents fine appearance being one among the best residences in that portion of the city. Mrs. Regan shows her faith in Mena by her investments and the Star pre- diets that she and pr. Began will some day make if their home.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Fred Willis of Little Rock came in yesterday for few days visit with relatives at this place.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

A. s. Chapman of Cherry Hill left on No. 4 yesterday afternoon for a trip through Oklahoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mir. and Mrs. Burt Todd, Fred Teeters and Dr. J. R. Davis lief. last night for Denver, Col, where they go to attend the National Convention of Elks which con- venes there next Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
GRAvETTE'S CELEBRATION
Thirteenth Annual Event Will Take
 Place on August 9.

Gravette, July 12.-The thir- teenth annual celebration of the city of Gravette will be held August 9. The city has recently purchased new park, which is now being put Tn readinss. IL IS one-half mile from the main part of town and is beautiful loca- tion, abounding in springs and shady hooks. It is one of the incest park sites in this part of the country.
 Apple Prospects Good.
 Apple shippers here who have been making tour of inspection Of the orchards in the vicipity of Gravette say this point will ship from $50 to 400 carloads of apples this fall, exclusive of what will be used ln evaporators, etc. The Ozark Orchard and Investment Company is going to put out 800 acres to orchard, and nearly every farmer is putting out more or less orchard every year.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Burt Sands of Antimony, Sevier county, passed through Mena yesterday on his way home from a visit with relatives at Fort Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mir. and Mrs. Clint Tunstal of Des Arc, this state, arrived yes- terday afternoon for few days stay in Mena. Mir. Tunstal comes here for the purpose of looking over our little city with view of locating.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Romeo Golf, one of the leading merchants at Cove, spent today in Mena on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
THURSDAY

John Steel, the sawmill man of Big Fork. was looking after busi- ness in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

I. F. Hood and wife returned yesterday from an extended visit with friends at Elkins, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Born, this morning to Mir. and Mrs. Frank Edmonds, twelve pound boy baby.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Judge R. M. Anderson left last night for a visit with relatives at Ozark, in Franklin county.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

E. Bowen of Scott county was trading in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Are you picking blackberries? A buyer for ten or fifteen gallons can be found by calling at the Star office. w2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Lee Reece and family spent today on Rich Mountain.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Miss Tess Denton of Hunting ton arrived in Mena yesterday afternoon for visit with the family of M. F. Leaderman.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Any dealer will refund money if Swamp Chill Cure fails.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

showing great productiveness and that she is good gardner.
 There will be plenty of big cab bage at the Park fair next month.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

]. c. Wood moved with his family this morning to his farm out near Cherry Hill.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
A NEW DEPUTY MARsHAL
To Take Place of Deputy J. ,
 Bush, Recently Killed By "a

Busn, keCeniiy hhieaD v
 l.. r.. Rowe of Pike cou'g :, been appointed by Unl'ea Marshal May es, a depu'' shal for the Western o's'' Arkansas to take the p,,a,1 Deputy United States NJ NJ James Bush, who was "D] Martin Miller in this ] sever al weeks ago. " ! will make his headq'l''Il this place and will na,' '" counties in which to W0''
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

It is only quinine with a per feet liver regulator added Swamp Chill Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mrs. Eddy of Briartown, l. T., arrived last night to be with her granddaughter, Mrs. c. A. Lind- day, who is very sick.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

I. L. Awtry, D. K. Risenger and B. M. and D. w. Rowton of Black Springs were in the city on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
SATURDAY.

pr. Hilton of Cove was up on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mrs. c. L. Harris, postmistress at Ink, sent the Star very large head of cabbage this morning,
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

It is only quinine with a per- feet liver regulator added Swan Chill Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

If baby won't eat, give Swamp Chill and Fever Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

-Blackberries wanted for can ming. Call at the Star office for further information. l10-w2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Oscpr Thscker and family re- turned home yesterday afternoon from a visit with relatives out near Board Camp.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mrs. l.. B. Walters and daugh- ter Louise, of Clarksville, Miss, are in Mena on two months visit to Mrs. Walters sister, Mrs. M. M. Morley, on ] Janssen avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19
FRIDAY

M. H. Vanzant of Cove was a Mena visitor today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

James Edwards, one of the progressive farmers of the Big Fork neighborhood, was looking after business matters in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Miss Dora Milan and Miss Tennessee Rowton returned to their home at Black Springs thi morning after pleasant visit of several days with the family of w. w. Rowton.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Frank and Tom Beavers, who have been visiting their uncle, Louis Nichols, out near Sbady, passed through Mena yesterday afternoon en route to their home at Shawnee, Okla.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

F. M. Whitfield, a substantial farmer of the Quito neighbor. hood, was looking after business matters in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Swamp Chill Cure acts directly on the liver.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

J. M. Mcknight, who came here from Texarkana a few days ago prospecting for a home and visiting J. B. Pope, expects to start for home tomorrow with a view of returning late in the fall having purchased small place on South Mena street.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mrs. George w. Henderson and daughter, Miss Ethel, of St. Louis, who have been visiting the family of Mrs. Henderson's brother, K. Dusenbury, left yes terday afternoon for Aurora. Mo, where they will visit with relatives several weeks before re- turning home.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Everybody, not excepting father, takes Swamp Chill Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Mir. and Mrs. Clint Tunstal of Des Arc, this state, arrived yes terday afternoon for a few days stay in Mena. Mir. Tunstal comes here for the purpose of looking over our little city with a view of locating.
 Mrs. c. w. McCann received a message that her niece, Mrs. c. w. Miller, died quite suddenly at Clinton, Iowa, where she was on a visit to her mother. Mrs. Mi1ler's home was at Hugo. l. T., but she was well known in Mena having visited several times.
 Are you picking blackberries? A buyer for ten or fifteen gallons can be found by calling at the Star office. w2t
 SATURDAY.
 Dr. Hilton of Cove was up on business today.
 ]. F. Hood and wife returned yesterday from an extended visit with friends at Elkins, Ark.
 Any dealer will refund money if Swamp Chill Cure fails.
 l.. J. Witherspoon, manager of the Cove Lumber Company, spent the day in Mena on business.
 Fred Willis of Little Rock came in yesterday for few days visit with relatives at this place.
 H. N. Wade, travelling auditor of the Kansas City Southern, spent today in Mena on business.
 Burt Sands of Autlmony, Sevier county, passed through Mena yesterday on his way home from a visit with relatives at Fort Smith.
 Swamp Chill Cure acts directly on the liver.
 Mir. and Mrs. Burt Todd, Fred Teeters and Dr. J. K. Davis lief. last night for Denver, Col, where they go to attend the National Convention of Elks which con- venes there next Monday.
 Judge Gordon Boone of Maya sota, Texas, came in yesterday afternoon to join Mrs. Boone, who has been here several days, for visit of several weeks with MT. and Mrs. K. D. Shrewsbury.
 Everybody, not excepting father, takes Swamp Chill Cure.
 Mrs. l.. B. Walters and daugh- ter Louise, of Clarksville, Miss, are in Mena on two months visit to Mrs. Walters sister, Mrs. M. M. Morley, on Janssen avenue.
 F. M. Whitfield, a substantial farmer of the Quito neighbor- hood, was looking after business matters in Mena.
 J. M. Mcknight, who came here from Texarkana a few days ago prospecting for home and visiting J. B. Pope, expects to start for home tomorrow with a view of returning late in the fall having purchased small place on South Mena street.
 Mrs. George w. Henderson and daughter, Miss Ethel, of St. Louis, who have been visiting the family of Mrs. Henderson's brother, R. Dusenbury, left yes- terday afternoon for Aurora, Mo, where they will visit with relatives several weeks before re- turning home.
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 New Students.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-07-19

Swamp Chill and Fever Cure:
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Rogers of Texarkana are in the city for Mir. Rop CTS health. Judge K. M. Anderson left last night for visit with relatives at Ozark, in Franklin county.
 I. l.. Awtry, D. K. Risenger and B. M. and D. w. Rowton of Black Springs were in the city on business today.
 Miss Tess Denton of Hunting ton arrived in Mena yesterday afternoon for a visit with the family of M. F. Leaderman. It is only quinine with a per- feet liver regulator added Swan Chill Cure.
 Mrs. Eddy of Briartown, l. T., arrived last night to be with her granddaughter, Mrs. c. A. Lind day, who is very sick.
 Miss Hazelle Bradley after a pleasant visit of three weeks with her aunts, Mrs. Laura Parker and Mrs. Belle Bradley, returned yes terday afternoon to her home at Hot Springs.
 The ten months old baby of MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Warren died yesterday. Mir. and Mrs. War; ren left laft night with the re- mains for Springfield, Mo-. where they will be inferred.
 
 FRIDAY ~~c~~-o~~c~o~~~oor--oc oc>~~~c-oo~.~~-~~~o~~~oc
 M. H. Vanzant of Cove was Mena visitor today.
 E. Bowen of Scott county was trading in Mena today.
 Romeo Golf, one of the leading merchants at Cove, spent today in Mena on business.
 Born, this morning to Mir. and Mrs. Frank Edmonds, twelve pound boy baby.
 A. s. Chapman of Cherry Hill left on No. 4 yesterday afternoon for trip through Oklahoma.
 It is only quinine with per feet liver regulator added Swamp Chill Cure.
 ]. c. Wood moved with his family this morning to his farm out near Cherry Hill.
 Oscer Thacker and family re- turned home yesterday afternoon from a visit with relatives out near Board Camp.
 James Edwards, one of the progressive farmers of the Big Fork neighborhood, was looking after business matters in Mena today.
 Miss Dora Milan and Miss Tennessee Rowton returned to their home at Black Springs thi morning after pleasant visit of several days with the family of w. w. Rowton.
 Frank and Tom Beavers, who have been visiting their uncle, Louis Nichols, out near Shady, passed through Mena yesterday afternoon en route to their home at Shawnee, Okla.
 Mrs. c. L. Harris, postmistress at Ink, sent the Star very large
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Cyrus Babbitt remains about
the same.
Ben Bostwick is driving team for
John Emerson.
George L. Smith returned from Bur-
lington Monday night
Mrs. Hannum of Weston is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Il. A. MelendY.
Dr. Lahiff has been in town for the
past week. stopping at Riverside inn.
Elmer Turner returned Monday and
is driving the stage. Mrs. Turner did
not return with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Farnum are Wis
iting their daughter, Mrs. Bailey. at
Windham this week.
ALA Crossman has finished work at
J. 3, Johnson's and returned to her
home in Thompsonburg.
f. S. Davis went to Newfane Satur-
day to attend the l. o. o. F. installa-
ton Saturday evening.
Frank Farnum of Brattleboro was In
town over Sunday stopping at Z. ID
Farnums and o. L. Wilburs.
West River lodge. No. "a, l. o. O.
F.. installed their officers for the en-
suing year. Monday evening, Jan. 10.
The union meetings held at the To-
cal churches during the week of prayer
are being continued through this week
Bert Gates. engineer for the past
several years on the passenger train
has finished work here and taken
position in the engine house at Brat
| tleborO
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
LONDONDERRY.
Calico Ball for Library Benefit on st
Valentine S Day.

A. r. Waite and Frank Stowell are
to give a calico ball for the beneht OF
the library Valentines night Feb. IA.
The ladies are to wear calico or any
washable cotton goods. each bringing
a sample of her gown in sealed en-
yelope. which must be left at the door
The gentlemen are given the en-
yelopes when purchasing dance tickets
and the sample is used as badge
Partners for grand march are chosen
in this manner. A prize VIII be award
ed the lady wearing the neatest ana
most unique costume.
Mrs. Julia Gibson remains about the
same.
Pearl Lakin visited his father the
first of last week.
Mrs. Addie Allen is visiting her pa
rents here in the village.
C. f. Bacon is filing the market ice
house. Ice is 20 inches thick.
Elmer Warner and family OF ST.
monsville were in town Saturday.
Mrs. Frank StowelI and Mrs. Frank
Stevens spent Monday in Brattleboro'
Quite an epidemic of whooping
cough is prevailing. Old and young
seem TO be having 1t.
The new lamps have been ordered
for Union hall and II Is hoped to have
them in place before the calico bail.
The library has been moved TO the
residence of p. r. Holt and VIII be
open Saturday afternoons and even
ings