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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25
persnnaI nnd (ieneral.


 At g. o'clock this morning the fire department was called to St. Louis, betwen Commerce and Water streets A tar kettle had caught on fire and' being in close proximity to large building,N created uneasiness There was but little damage.
 S. H. Halam. of Springfield III, IS in Mobile, en route to Honduras. His mission is to open up large quantities of timbered lands for the shipping of hard woods to the United States, by way of Mobile.
 Hon. Price Williams. judge of pro- hate has accepted an invitation to de- liver an address tomorrow before the Citronelle Veterans Association at their banquet This association IS made up of veterans of the Conted- arste and Federal armies during the civil war and now residents in Citron- -elle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

ECToRANr prompt colds, laErippe and at all druR st0reA-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

Mrs. A. l.. Dowde1l of opelika ii the guest of Mrs. L. B. Whitfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

Mrs. Chappeu Cory of Birmingham is the guest of Mrs. c. A. Lanier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

Miss Ellen Smith is now the guest oi the Misses Hallett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

Mrs. McAdoo of Montgomery is the guest of Miss MollIe Irwin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

The launch party that was to be given for Miss Reba Walden this after noon by Mir. D. R. Dunlap was post poned on account of the weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25
IN HONOR or MRS. BEE
 LAND AND MRS. LEE

Mrs. William A, Gunter gave de- lightful luncheon yesterday at noon, Reeland and Mrs. R. A. Lee of. 0reeR- vile who are attending the meeting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

A number of little children were made happy this afternoon at the birth day party of little Ila Josephine Dan- iels, the pretty 6-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. James P. Daniels. From 3 to o'clock she little ones held the fort with games, sweets and souvenirs to make them happy, the merriest fairy of them all being the little hostess
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

The l.. O. Ms gave ball at German Relief Hall this evening, beginning about o'clock. The society appeared in domino and maintained great mys' tery.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
THE w0MAN's LITERARY CLUB.
.Hducation' the Topic-Teachers and
 School Board Present.

The Woman's Literary Club met in regular session yesterday afternoon, and as "Education' was the theme of the papers 1t was complimentary to the princi- pal and teachers of eur public school, the board of directors and county examiner were also invited guests.
 Mrs. Norwood opened fhe pro- gramme with a very fine paper aWhat We Owe Our Teachers, " and was followed by Mrs. Nash, who gave a most interesting talk, "Right and Wrong Methods of Discipline"
 "The Garden of Sleep, a vocal solo by Mrs. Flynn, was beautiful.
 The School of Life Van Dyke by Mrs. Shaver, as also "F'roabel and his Mission by Mrs. Flynn, were papers read by request oi the club-beiug too fine for the visitors to miss.
 Miss Hoge con tributed muck to the enjoyment of the afternoon by an instrumental solo. Meua may well be proud of so finished an artist.
 Mrs. Pipkin then came forward with a most amusing number sentences "fearfully aud wonder fully made" that would test ths elocutionary ability of profess sional; they had to be repeated twice without laughing, and much merriment ensued as re suit of the varied efforts. Prof Adams proved himself most pro- ficient and thereby walked oil with the prize, and iu acknowl' edging the presentation by Mrs Pipkin he paid graceful com plirnent to the club and gave a little talk thoroughly enjoyed by all. Dainty refreshments dainti' ly served closed a most interest ing programme.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
so1E DOTS FROM EGGER.

Cotton picking is about over in our part of the county.
 Sunday scnool is progressing nicely at Cherry Hill with Bro. K $. Harmon as superintendent.
 Harse Gibson of Egger and Miss Ellen Belue of Waters were married Sunday at the home Rev. K. F. Childers.
 George Childers and family visited at the home of Mrs. c Chil- ders' sister, Mrs. Dilbeck.
 School at Cherry Hill is pro- gresssiug nicelJ with MT. Faii as teacher.
 Chas. Chambers of Elm Springs attended Sunday School al Egger Sunday.
 Miss Myrtle Dilbeck of Egger attended church at Big Fork Snn- day.
 Czar Wood and family visited his parents, Mir. and Mrs. linn Wood, Saturday night and Sun day.
 Mrs. Emma Wood was visitor al Mir. A. G. Dicksou's one day last week.
 Mrs. Johnnie Goodner passed through Sunday en route to the Territory to see her sister who IS not expected to live. q Hamp Lofts and family of Board Camp visited at the home
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
MENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Opened Monday With Full Corps oi
 Teachers and Large Attendance.

The public schools of Meua which opened last Monday as duly announced, give promise of having a successful session. Prot. w. T. Adams is in charge as su- perintendent, having charge of thirteen teachers.
 The following named are the number of pupils in charge of each:
 Central-Mrs. McCulloch A. Misses Clark 54, Norman 6s, Payne Fl, Grant 52, Rector 67. High 64, Adams 90.
 First Ward-Misses Estes 57, Lavender 65, Averett 3l, Laven- der 34, Averet Ats making a total of TAI pupils. Misses Lavender and Averet each have a moruing and afternoon class.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
sonE DOTS FRon INk.

E. E. McDonald and J, L. Parrott and their families left Monday for the Territory to make their home.
 MT. White has moved his family near Egger.
 Alta Sterling came from Mena Friday to visit home folks.
 Isaac Parrish of Maud, Okla, has been visiting his mother, Mrs. J. k. Chambers, and other relatives, the past week.
 Mrs. T. H. Embry has been suffer ing with felon on her thumb for sometime.
 J.J Embry, who has been work ing in Fort Smith and other parts for sometime, came in the other day for visit with home folks.
 Isaac Parrish left Monday fol Amity, Ark, to attend school. He was accompanied by his brother, Joe, and B. B. Harris.
 Dr. R. c. Mccoy has moved Tn oui midst.
 s. I. Wood and family came down from Mena recently to visit relatives
 s. V. Cross has moved to the Aller place.
 William Mecants left Monday fol Mena to spend a few day. He vii perhaps go back to the Territory. Betsy.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Pool Hall Burglarized.

The Donaldson pool hall on Front street was burglarized last night between 12 and ? o'clock. Nothing has been missed so far except two pistols belonging to l. E. Lindsay, who operates a pawn shop in connection with the pool hall. The pistols were in small show case setting up against one of the big plate glass show windows in the front of the room. A corner of the big win dow, valued at about $50 was broken, then the glass in the show case and the guns removed. The guns belonged to Mir. Lindsay personally. No clue to the guilty parties has been obtained.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
vANDERvOORTNO NOTES.

Special to the Star.
 This past week has been sad to the the citizens of Jansen be- cause the death angel came to two homes and serious illness shadowed others.
 Miss Lily Teater, youngest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Teetef, was buried Saturday afternoon from the Baptist church.
 Dr. Lucas, recently from Kan sas, died Friday night. He was an aged minister of the Christian church. His remains were ship ped to Kausas.
 There have been several finger. ing cases of fever.
 Dr. Robert Campbell of Shreve. port recently bought a place of l60 acres, near Janssen. His purpose is to make au orchard and to spend his summers up in the Ozarks. Dr. Campbell, is one of the prosperous and popular physicians of Shreveport.
 About II o'clock this morning the postoffice building was seen to be on fire. A defective Hue caused the trouble.
 John Milan, editor of the Jaus- sen Journal, made flying visit to Athens, Howard county, last week.
 q. B. Lowry of Athens was a Jansseu visitor a few days ago. Rev. Mir. Williamson of De Queen preached to the Presby- .erians Monday night.
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The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
ITEMS FROM OLIvERS CHAPEL

Rev. Mir. Small preached an in- teresting sermon at the Chapel Sun day.
 Miss May Joplin who has been teaching school near Rocky, has re- turned to spend the winter with her parents.
 Grandma Bickle is very i'll.
 John lmoe and family have re- turned to their home at Jansen after a few weeks visit with relatives here.
 The box supper at the Chapel proved to be a success.
 Martha Atkins of Shady visited May Joplin Sunday.
 Arthur Perry and wife visited at the home of the latter's mother, Mrs. lmoe, Sunday.
 E. Perry has returned from Fort Smith.
 Will Riley has been helping MT. lmoe in rebuilding his residence.
 Mammals Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
TOUCH OF TEXAS wISla
The -ifandle Gets pIeuh "BeauiifuI' I'--Trains BIoet.sI
 Seven Days,

George finders writius Mclean. Tex, under dals, vember 24. enclosing a su tion for a "home paper a left there two mouths make my home here and 6 cool place. We have bes| bound since Sunday, NJ IS. The snow is tweull in the canyons.
 MT. Anders eucloses a from which we reproda following:
 Snow fell here SundsgI at a depth of from F tolil 1t being impossible to ac estimate the depth on aca] the drifts, which are na and from ten to twelve Id i'll places. All bushes city was at a stand still N except that the drays wed busy delivering coal to thd had failed to lay in their !
 "Trains aud all trafc N aded. There has not X passenger train since Suua it is thought that 1t will | least three days anore to cl track through to AmafIH every cut is full of the ba
 "The passenger train du Sunday at 2:47 has been bound in the vicinity ot rock ever since SundaY seven days.
 Snow blows are at we tween Mclean and Shamrd a train Is expected here time.
 "Old settlers say ihs record breaker for thls ' the Pan-handle.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
SHADY GROVE lTEnS.
ye are having nice weather.

We are having nice weather. The surprise party at Della Bales recently was quite well attended. Some good singing was enjoyed by all.
 Rev. I. R. Turner and family were guests of MT. and Mrs. Weeks Sun day.
 Mrs. A. G. Everett has been on the sick list this week.
 Sam Cummings, Arthur Bassett and John Baler were guests of Mer- ton Baler Sunday night.
 Mir. Baler and family attended church at Rocky Sunday.
 Rev. Mir. Small will fill his ap- pointment at this place the first Sunday in December.
 Rev. Mir. Turner is doing some repairing on his residence this week.
 Sweetheart.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
WickES ITEMS.

Rev. Russell Brown of Gran mss preached an interesting ser mon to small congregation at Wickes Sunday.
 Mrs. Mary Kuykendall of Craw- ford county arrived few days ago toSisit with friends and re- latiyes at this place.
 MT. and Mrs. Russell Brown of Wickes spent Sunday with Mrs. Browns parents, Mir. and Mrs. Kuykendall, of Wickes.
 Omar Williams of Janssen preached at the home of l.. H. Daniels at Wlckes Saturday night.
 Mrs. Mckinney of Mena re. turned 70 her home last Friday after spending few weeks with her father, w. F. Butler, who
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
THE COTTON MARKET.
Prices Range High and Large Quantities
 Being Sold.


 Being Sold.
 With the good prices being paid, new buyer on the market and the prevailing nice weather, the cotton market is quite lively at present and the past week has proven the banner week of the entire season, there being 4oI bales marketed here sinceWednes- day.
 Yesterday the fleecy staple was hauled ia in trains all the day and at the close of the market last night there had been l39 bales sold.
 The prices have been holding up fairly we'll, in fact a little better than usual, ranging ali the week from 10.25 to 10.70. Up to 9 o'clock this morning the highest price paid was 10.o0, but a raise was anticipated before the close of the day.
 Twenty-one bales arrived early this morning from Mt. Ida, forty miles east, and the entire lot was sold a. the highest price.
 George l.. Rector, of the Cash Buyers Union Store, is the new man on the market.
 Following is the report of the number of bales sold here this
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
For Sale.

A good 100-scre vally farm s miles northeast of Mena on the Waldron road. 60 acres under fence; 45 acres in cu'tivation; quite free from stones; 100 bear ing apple trees; 35 choice young peach trees; fair improvements; o5 acres of excellent young pine timber land. Will sell cheap on reasonable terms or take good team in part payment. Address w. M. Barnmann, Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

of Mrs. Lofts parents, MT. and Mrs. John Dilbeck, Sunday. Rev. R. P. Childres is on the sick list this week.
 Rev. Ed. Justice returned home one day last week from visiting his father in Montgomery. MT. Whitworth of Western Texas has purchased the Bud Lot farm.
 P. c. Holman and family lett last week for a visit with rela- lives and friends ln Johnson coun' | ty.
 Eugene Harper sold his farm l Has, week to man who lives near Waldron.
 Uncle Bill.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Boys Arm Broken.

Earle, son of Mir. and Mrs. George Haines, met with quite a painful accident yesterday even ing. A crowd of boys were playing under an electric light near Mir. Hsine's home and Earle received a hard fall, breaking his left arm above the elbow. Dr. Pool was called and dressed the arm and from last reports Earle will still be in good form to eat his Thanksgiving dinner.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
x< ,eA Polk s5 County News Items
POTTER NOTES.

Mrs. Emma Yandell's health is improving nicely. Mrs. Alfred Murphy is on the sick list this week. Will Cole and family of Hat field visited friends aud relatives al this place Saturday and Sun- day.
 A family of six paupers were brought to the poor farm last week.
 Rev. Mir. Crowder preached his farwell sermon here last Satur- day.
 Aunt Polly.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
NUNLEY NEWS.

A good rain fell Monday which was greatly needed.
 Mir. Hawkins, who has been boarding with w. K. Hilton for some time, has moved to his farm and gone to housekeeping. Miss Azzie Vaught visited rela- ;ives in Meua Thursday and re- turned Sunday.
 J. F. Wilkins has been doing carpenter work at Mena the past few days.
 K. A. Nunuelee made a busi ness trip to Mena Thursday. Quite a number of our young folk attended the box supper at Board Camp Friday night and reported good time.
 Ruben.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

has been very low with pneumo- mia.
 Mrs. Coopwrighter and daugh- ter. Miss Eva, sold their farm to w. Dollans last week and left TOT Fort Smith.
 MT. Pharm Watson and Miss Alice Lebow were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Sunday 2 gening. the Rev. Dr. Rollins officiating.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
BOARD CAMP.

The box supper Friday night was a success. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and quite large sum of money was raised. A few friends gathered at the home of l.. F. Purvis Sunday night and enjoyed singing.
 Mrs. M. NJ. Crosson is very i'll. There will be singing al the home of J. F. Strickland Sunday night. All are invited to attend. A. J. Strickland, who has bee n ill for some time is improving rapidly.
 Dewdrop.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Found a Large Pearl

Miss Carrie WiIkerson is the proud possessor Of ! about the size of an EngllS which she found in an oysll evening. Miss Carrie wasi lunch at the home of her b' Charles and while eating \ ter she struck some hard sub with her teeth and on maa investig tiou she found t ' real pearl.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Tenderness or aching in the small of the back is a serious symptom The kidneys are sui fering. Take Prickly Ash Bit ters at once. It is a reliable kidney remedy and system regula- tor and will cure the trouble before it develops it's dangerous stage. w. c. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
RsaI Estate Sale.

T. II. Webber yesterday sold his home place in the east part ol tLe city to c. B. Lyons of Scott county. Tom expects to leave Mena in the near future and go west for a location.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Guard your kindeys; the health of the body depends on those small but important organs. They extract uric acid from the blood which if allowed to remain in the system would cause dropsy and Bright's disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is a snccessfl ll kidney tonic; 1t heals and strengthens the kidneys, regulates the liver, stimulates the stomach and di- gestlon, cleanses the bowels. It will prevent or cure Bught's disease. w. c. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Elberta Peach Trsss.

1 have a quantity Of g'| Elberta peach trees that for sale at the very low pn' 31z ceuts each. Milton Was in Hail addisionto Mena ~
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Prickly Ash Bitters can be de- pended on to cure the kidneys, corrects the urine, strengthens the stomach and relieves back ache. w. c. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

A. Danville drove in from Stat ington yesterday on short bnsi- ness trip, returning today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Pink Mount has accepted a position with the Peoples Grocery O., commencing work today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
WARNING ORDER.

Nann'e Zeiger, Pltf
 ys Inpolk chaeerv co,., Nj hoasZeige Delft.
 The defendant. Nieholas zeiger. is warned to appear in this Court within thfity days and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff, Mamie Nov, ss 1906. W. I. Green, Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Neve Wimberly and wife of Egger passed through the city this morning on their way to Big Cedar, I. 1T.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

E. H. Barton and son, Blake, of Cove were transacting business in the city last evening.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

J. F. Bullion has accepted position as salesman at w. E. Watkins X Bros. hardware store.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

When troubled with sour stom- ach take Swamp Chill Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Abe Mckay was in from Oden today selling cotton. He was accompanied by Mir. Flint, who for several years was A. Gala gher's tailor in this city. MT. Flint has homesteaded piece of land about ten miles north of Odeu.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
TUESDAY

G. A. Bagwell was iu from Boles, Scott county, selling cotton today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

c. A. Stuart was up from Kings Spur yesterday looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

and F. w. Tomlinson went up to Howard water tank last night to speud the day hunting.
 William Miller and son returned on the early train this morning from Haskill, I. T., where they had been to visit his daughter.
 J. l.. Horner and family are moving today in the Methodist parsonage. Mir. Horner recently sold his home in Hall addition to Mir. Moseley of Ashdown. Not lazy dose in Swamp Chill Cure, every one is active.
 Frank Jones, bookkceper for the Mena Ice and Cold Storage plant, went down the road on the local this morning in the interest of his company.
 J. H. Mobley has about com. pleted the erection of nice seven room brick residence for himself on West Janssen avenue, near White Oak cemetery.
 Zack Hancock, who has been visiting in this city for several weeks, left thls afternoon in com pany with his sister, Mrs. M. M. Griffiths, for his home in Lump kins, Ga.
 The Mena Nursery can show the finest fruit trees ever grown. 229d&wtf.
 John C. Bates, who last week purchased place in the west part of town from J. B. Cummins, has moved his family from Moun- tain Fork and has accepted a position as salesman at the Cyclone Store.
 The remains of Mrs. Bridgett Boylen, who died Saturday after noon at the home of MT. Cullen in tho west part of town, were shipped this afternoon to Cornith, Iowa, in company with her three sons, who arrived since her death Swamp Chill Cure is just what 1 the stomach needs after eatinfs.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Frank Scott and son, Grady, were in from their home near Mt. Ida today selling cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Mrs. Harder and Ed Warren have accepted.positions at G. w. Petty X Co.'s store.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Miss Margaret Donohue. cash fer for the w. I. Collins dry good firm of Graunis arrived home on No. 4 yesterday for short visit with relatives and friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

J. w. Hogan of Hartley and Charles Kirkland of Bitter Greek, were trading in the city today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

s. Sleeper went to Rich Noun tain on the local this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

James Faulkner returned home yesterday from trip to several points in the Territory, looking for location.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Mrs. Lyons and daughter, Miss Edna Teamer, relatives of MT. and Mrs. Eugene McCutchan, who have been living in this city for the past year, left on No. 4 this afternoon for Kansas City
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

where they will reside in the future.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
MONDAY.

MONDAY.
 Pink Mount has accepted a position with the Peoples Grocery Co.,, commencing work today.
 J. F. Bullion has accepted a position as salesman at w. E. Watkins X Bros. hardware store.
 Neve Wimberly and wife of Egger passed through the city this morning on their way to Big Cedar, l. n.
 James Faulkner returned home yesterday from trip to several points in the Territory, looking for a location.
 w. Nj. Grant, who moved to Texas last fall with his family has returned to Mena to agai make his home.
 William Alley returned to his home yesterday at Silver City, Ark, after a few days business trip to this city.
 Misses Norma and Della Cox returned home yesterday after noon from a few days pleasant visit with friends at De Queen.
 Mrs. Ed White returned 10 her home at Texarkana yesterday after few days pleasant visit at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. H. Kenyon.
 Don't wait for Night Sweats to weaken you, buy bottle of Swamp Chill Cure and stop sweat. ing.
 Miss Anna Pirtle has accepted a position as saleslady at the Racket Store.
 Al Willson returned home Sat- urday from weeks hunting trip near Thomasville.
 
 Mrs. O'Bar arrived Saturday from her home at Charleston, Ark, for visit with her nephew, ]. l.. Horner, and family, also her sister, Mrs. Martha Bennett. c. x. Lyons returned yester- day from tour of Montgomery country in the inter ests of the Odd Fellows excursion. He re- ports quite a lot of interest being manifested.
 Cotton Pickers; brace your back and cleanse your liver with bot tie of Swamp Chill X Fever Cure.
 Miss Anna Slangstrom returned Saturday afternoon from a visit with friends in Marshal county, Kansas. On her way back she visited awhile in Kansas City and is spending this week with her friend, Mrs. Fred Wigstrand.
 Albert Robertson and family have rented their place here to Mrs. Butler of Cherry Hill and will move tomorrow to Dallas where Albert expects to work on his farm this coming year.
 Rev. J. M. Raby returned home this morning from Rlch Noun tain where he preached last even ing. He reports that an old gentleman, Mir. Kelm, of that place is dangerously i'll and may not recover.
 Abe Mckay was in from Oden today selling cotton. He was accompanied by Mir. Flint, who for several years was A. Galla. gher's tailor in this city. Mir. Flint has homesteaded a piece oi land about ten miles north of Oden.
 TUESDAY
 G. A. Bagwell was iu from Boles, Scott county, selling cotton today.
 Mrs. Harder and Ed Warren have accepted.positions at G. w. Petty X Co.'s store.
 c. A. Stuart was up from Kings Spur yesterday looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Rev. J. M. Raby returned home this morning from Rlch Noun tain where he preached last even ing. He reports that an old gentleman, Mir. kelm, of that place is dangerously i'll and may not recover.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

w. Nj. Grant, who moved to Texas last fall with his family has returned to Mena to agai make his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

Dr. F. M. Bryant of Sims was buying goods and looking after business matters here today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29

William Alley returned to his home yesterday at Silver City, Ark, after,a few days business trip to this city.