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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-10-03

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HEINRICH STE1NHACER
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And that said proof will be made before
2. 6. Rocks. clerk OF the district court OF
Emmons county. y. D.. 81 Linton, y. D.. on
November H. I@e.
He names the foilouing witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cuittva-
tion OF the land, viz:
Pete. xunseh, Of Linton. y. D.
vincenI Meier. Of Linton, y D.
John Bossert, OF Linton. n D.
John B11reth, OF Linton, y. ID.
Nh. JEWELL, Register
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-10-03
Notice Of Homestead Final Proof.
DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR.
LAND OFFICE at BIsMARCK, N. ID.
September 81 1907


Notice is hereby given that
JETER MASSET,
OF Linton, n D., has fled notice OF his
intention to make ave-year 9nal proof in
support OF his claim, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 1899. made January
10. 1901, for the n. E. Of Sec. II, Twp.
13l NJ, Rye. Is W. Of Fifth 2. NJ.
Charles Is. Carley, judge and ex-oifleio clerk
OF the county court OF Emmons county, N.
d.. at Linton, N. D., on November 4, 1901.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton Of said land, viz:
John Schumacher, OF Linton, n. ID.
Andreas Richter. Of Linton. n ID.
LOrenz MaSset, of Luton, N. d.
kasper Burgad. Of Linton. N. ID.
NJ. H. JEWELL. Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-10-03
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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-10-03

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The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
AANYRHORMS PROMISED
Corporations In General Are Ex pected to Have Strenuous Time
 When Legislatures Meet.
RAILROAD LEGISLATION IS FOREMOST
Nearly Every General Assembly VIII Have Some Sort of Reform Meas, ure Before lt-Direct Priraries, Local Option and Taxation Among the Subjects to be Discussed.


 Chicago, Jan. 1.--The Record Herald Monday says: mighty din from legislative forces will begin to echo throughout the west early in January when general assemblies convene and law makers take up the sledge to hammer out reform enact ments. Few states are without live issues of varied and sweeping char acter and the year 1907 promises to be prolific in new laws more or less drastic.
 Railroad reforms stand foremost among the questions that confront the legislators. The movement in favor of more rigid restriction is gen eral in it's scope and the anvils will ring with the beating out of statutes that range from anti-pass measures to acts establishing a two cent fare, the latter forming the chief issue in at least eight western states.
 Corporations in general are in for treatment more or less severe agita tion being on for new banking laws that will protect depositors more ad equately, for new insurance laws that will bring fire and life companies more directly under the supervision of state commissions and for new taxing schemes that will provide for greater revenues from public utility concerns.
 Changes in the political system also are up for action in several commonwealths. four of which are pledged to follow the lead of Illi- nois and Wisconsin in the enactment of law that will give direct ori- maries and that will give the electors chance to scalp party bosses and stifle ring rule by taking into their own hands the matter of picking party candidates.
 The liquor traffic, too, will be an important part of the years reforms. In five states local option laws are to be presented. Their fate is prob lematical, but the fact that they will form part of the legislative grist has led to a lining up of the liquor clements and the temperance forces in preparation for fierce battles.
 The question of taxation will be another bone of contention in at least eight states, and measures are being prepared that provide for changes in the revenue systems. Tn Illinois a fight will be made to make the rail roads and other public service cor porations pay all state taxes instead of imposing them on holders of gen eral property while Tn Wisconsin there will be an attempt to pass an act for a graduated income tax.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Epworth League Watch Meeting.

The watch meeting at the M. F.. church last night was largely attended. The first part of the program was enjoyed by all, IL consisted of music, rccitations, dialogue, march and several other numbers. Owing to delay in the beginning several splendid numbers were cut out of the pro- gram. The young ladies who
 ook part in the program were dressed iu mourning for the old year. But if the new year, 1907. is as happy to Us as was repre- sented last night by Mss Ezi beth McCracken, it will be in re- ality "Happy New Y sr.'
 After 10 o'clock refreshments were served to all and after II o'clock the evening was spent iu song and prayer. As the new year bells were ringing we were listening to a beautiful solo by J. 10. Mckee and Miss Elizabeth McCracken entitled, When the Old Year Died"
 This is the last of the Epworth League literary entertainments for 1900 and it depends on a vote of the society whether they will be continued through 1907. The League has given ten of these en. tertainments in 1906 and nearly all have been we'll attended.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
Absence of Members Causes Postpone. ment of Election of Teacher for
 2 and 10 Grades,

The school board met at the office of John Hamilton last night, but on account of the absence of one or two of the directors very little business was transacted.
 The main purpose of the meet ing was to elect teacher for the ninth and tenth grades in place of Mrs. McCulloch, who resigned her position and went to her home in Texas at the close of the holi- day vacation.
 Several applications for this position have been received, but on account of the full board not being present Prof. Adams was instructed to consult the appli- cants prior to meeting to be called at the last of the week, at which time some one will be elected to fill the vacancy. At present Prof. Adams has charge of the ninth and tenth grades.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
THE KIDNApER FORGIVEN.
Young Han Who Ran Away With Four teen Year Old Girl Wins Her For
 U;fa at Cixtaau
Wife at Sixteen.

Lockesburg, Dec. %. Luke Follett and Miss Lillie Upton, who live near Lockesburg, after all unpleasant romance which they experienced two years ago, were happily welded a few days ago at the home of the bride s parents. In 1904 the young couple eloped from Miss Upton'o parents and went to Louisiana for the purpose of getting mar ried. Before the ceremony could be performed, however Follett was arrested and returned to Lockesburg to face Il criminal charge of Kidnapping. Miss Up ton was only fourteen years of age at that time. h order to escape prosecution the young man entered into a contract and bond that he would make no further attempt to marry the girl until she became of age. How ever, few days ago A. K. Up- ton, the young lady's father, 'phoned the cosuty clerk that
  after last Saturday he would have his permission to issue a marriage license for the marriage of his daughter and advised him to tear up the contract on file with the county clerk. On Mon day the couple appeared at the clerks office and procured tht necessary license and were mar ried.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
EUROPE sToRMsWEPT.
It Has Been Many Years Since Such Conditions Have Prevailed As
 Now Exist.

London, Dec. 30-It is many years since Central Europe generally has suffered so severely from an Arctic vis- itation as it has this Christmas week. From France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and Austria Hungary the same tale is repeated of heavy snow storms, interruption of vehicular, tel egraphic and railroad communication loss of life, and general discomfit While Great Britain. as rule, escapes severe winter weather, she has sui fered this year to an almost unprece- dented degree. According to reports Friday night from Northern points the storm is getting worse. The heavy snow storms which began several days ago continue. They are accompanied by violent gales and even thunder storms in some places, and have result ed in a serious railroad accident near Arbroth, Scotland. in which 16 persons were killed and more than 30 suffered serious injuries. Railroad traffic in the northern part of England. espe- cially in Scotland, is becoming com pletely tied up. Large towns like Edinburgh, Dundee and Perthm are al. most isolated. The telegraphic ser. vices are disorganized and would be completely useless but for the exten sion in recent years of the under. ground wires. The snowstorms con tinue with equal severity in northern Wales and in Ireland.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
PROMINENT YOUNG COUPLE WE'D.
Judge Pickett and Miss Maude Shaver
 Married at Foreman Yesterday.

Wedding bells rarely ring and thrill with more interest the hearts of friends than did those of yesterday when the Rev. Dr. DeLongey in the impressive ser vice of the Episcopal church united in tue holy bonds of matrimony Miss Maude Shaver aud Judge Wright Prickett.
 The ceremony was performed at Foreman at high noon at the home of Miss Shaver's sister, Mrs. E. G. Campbell, in the presence of the relatives and few friends.
 The bride is the youngest child of our honored citizsn, General K. C.. Shaver, and is one of Ar kansas fairest daug hters and during her life in Mena, at the home ot her brother and sister, Judge and Mrs. James D. Shaver, has endeared herself to all who are so fortunate as to know her, and while Judge Prickett is to be congratulated for the prize he has wo he is also due a vote of thanks for insurlug her stay among us, for while he has taken the girl friend Miss Shaver, he has given us Mrs. Prickett, who as one of Mena's young matrous will add much to its social life.
 The groom, during the six years he has been among us, counts his friends by the score and deservedly so, as he has gained prominent place iu the legal profession of this portion ol the state, and won the confidence of the citizens of Polk county who placed him 1n the office of county judge which he filled with so much satisfaction to all during his first term that he walked easily into his second term of office.
 The happy couple arrived home last night on the midnight tram and are at home in the western part or the city. All join in wish ing them long life and happy one.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
NEW K. (. 5. TRAIN
To Run Between Mena and Fort Smiih and Connect With Branch to
 WaIdron.

On authority of Superintendent w. I. Whittenberg of the north division tbe Star is authorized to state that on January 20 a new day train will be put on from Mena to Fort Smith.
 This train will leave Mena at 7 a. m. and arrive at Fort Smith at To- Returning will leave Fort Smith al $50 p. m. and arrive at Mena at 7:25 This train will also connect with one at Heav- ener, for Waldron, thus giving parties desiring to do so an oppor- tuuity to go to either Waldron or + ort Smith or any of the in- termediate points, and return the same day.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
WANTS FORCE INCREASED.
Commissioner Garfield Wants More Men if there Are to be Any
 More. investigations.

Washington, Dec. 30. = James k Garfield, who will soon retire as com missioner of corporations to become secretary of the interior, has asked congress for an increase of force in anticipation of further investigations of corporate matters by congress. MT. Garfield explained to the house appro- priations committee the necessity for an increased force.
 "The increase only will be neces- sary," said Mr Garfield. "in case of the extension of the work of the bu. reau and its investigations. If no greater work Is attempted than Is be- ing done now there would be no need of the increase. At present we are finishing the oil investigation. We are in the midst of the iron and steel and tobacco, which Is nearly completed. and the sugar investiga- ton. We have started the lumber investigation and the investigation of water transportation and canals that are not under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce commission. The investigation in regard to anthra- cite coal Is very well advanced, but the bituminous investigation has not yet been started.
 "The purpose of the anthracite coal investigation is to determine the ex- tent of control of the companies en- raged in anthracite coal over the field. the amount of capital invested, the interrelation of companies, the re. lations between the companies and ths transportation compahiss" "
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Man Holding an Open Knife Falls and
 Stabs Himself in the Back.

"Buster" Cunningham who lives ou the Dallas road just south of this city happened to very peculiar as we'll as serious accl deut early this morning.
 Mir. Cunningham was near his home aud nt the time of the acci- dent was walking log with an open knife in his hand. His foot slipped and in falling he threw his hands around behind to catch himself and in so doing the knife was placed in position to strike his back few inches above the hips, the knife penetrating his back the full length of the blade.
 The wound IS very dangerous one but perhaps with proper at tention he will be all right in a few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
RECEPTION TO A BUODLER.
The Ladies of Eureka Springs Honor
 0. Butt.

Eureka Springs, Dec. o. Former Senator F. o. Butt will be in Little Rock Monday to sur render himself to the penitenti- ary authorities to begin his ser vice of two years on charge of bribery in the legislature.
 As au evidence of the esteem in which he is held by the people of his home town, who still have the greatest confidence in his innocence, the ladies of Eureka Springs tonight rendered a re- ception in his honor, at the Wadsworth-Floyd hall. which was largely attended.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Emueror Williams Christmas.

Potsdam, Dec. 27-Emperor Will liam took his usual Christmas morn ing walk in the environs of the pal ace Tuesday and chatted with chance passersby. According to the time honored custom of Prussian soveI- eigns he gave at parting to such as were of the lower ranks in life freshly minted gold piece. which. like all money for the emperor's personal use, was highly polished by the mint. Returning to the palace he received deputations from various bodies who brought gifts. such as huge cake, presented yearly by the Second Guard regiment.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
CHILD BADLY BURNED.
While Playing Santa Claus His Clothing
 Catches Fire.

Dr. c. P. Duuman was called to Page, l. T., late Saturday afternoon to render medical aid to the little 5-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. George White, who was badly burned about the face and hands while playing Santa Claus.
 The little fellow iu company with a number of other children had procured small bush and were at a neighbors house play ing Christmas tree. Mir. Whites son had large Santa Claus face made of cotton aud was represent ing the "old fellow" when the cotton caught fire from some candles on the tree, and as a re- suit the right side of his face and both hands were seriously burned. The little fellow was resting nicely when last heard from.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
A Santa Claus special.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 27.-H. K. McHarg, who recently sold his Vir- ginia & Southwestern railway to the southern. handsomely remembered all his officials and employees Monday. He ran santa Claus Special over the entire length of the road, Santa Claus" being the conductor. To every employee who had been in the com pany's service for one year Santa Claus" gave one months salary as a Christmas present Other tokens were presented to the remaining em- ployes. To the head officials of the road MT. McHarg presented one years salary each. The gifts to subordin- ate employees alone aggregate more than s50,000.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Caught a Big Wildcat.

Frank Rosbach, ]. B. Lance, Walter Richards and Bud White last night chased down and caught large wildcat in Woodland addition to Meua. These boys have well trained dogs and have done quite lot of hunting thus winter, and the one caught last night, which was a very large one, makes tEe fifth cat for their winters hunt. They had photograph made of the big fellow and had him on ex- hihitlon at the Farmers Store this afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
New Years Eve Party.

Mir. aud Mrs. E. T. Roach entertained number of the young society folks at their home last night for their son, Frank. About twenty guests were present and spent most delightful even- iug playing hearts. At the close of this interesting game 1t was found that Miss Anna Lizzie l.ochridge and Gene Dusenbury had been the most successful and each was awarded by an appro- oriate gift from the hostess.
 After quite elaborate refresh ments were served, the guests Tn joyous laughter and frolc with music and fireworks gave the incoming New Year warm welcome before returning to their homes.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
CONTROL TH[ IVA IHRNAYS
Government Investigation Demon strates Water Transportation is
 in Grip of Railroads.
GARFlELD'S EXPERTS UNEARTH FACTS
Commissioner of Corporations Has Been Making a Quiet Inquiry for Several Weeks into Effect of Wa ter Transportation on Freight Rates with Good Results.

Chicago, Jan. LA dispatch to the Tribune from Washington says: That the country is in the grip of railroads is established more clearly than ever by an investigation Com missioner of Corporations Garfield is making into the effect of water trans portation on railroad rates. The suggestion that such an investigation should be made was advanced in resolution offered last spring in the house of representatives but no action on the measure was taken, the rail- road interests being strong enough to prevent it's consideration.
 The commissioner of corporations, however. decided that the matter was one of sufficent importance to en- gage the attention of his experts and for several weeks past there has been quietly under way an inquiry into the relations of railroads with canals and steamship and canal boat lines.
 The facts unearthed demonstrated that the railroads have their hands upon the water transportation. both inland and coastwise, and that a working arrangement even exists with ocean steamship companies. The ability of railroads to maintain noncompetitive rates and to discrimin. ate between different sections of the country thus becomes a point
 In accordance with instructions given by Brig. Gen. Alexander Mac kenzie. chief of engineers, engineer of ficers in charge of river and harbor works reported that the improve ments made generally had resulted in a reduction of freight rates. But this reduction was due to better facil ities at railroad terminals which the improvements enabled. In some places reports show that in summer shipments by water are 25 to 50 per cent less than by rail and that in win ter, when boats cannot run, railroads increase their rates. But wherever gain to the people is apparent 1t Is offset by the fact that the railroads own, either directly or indirectly, much of the canal and river transpor- tation and control coastwise lines and even are interested in ocean lines, or, when ownership or control is not possible, competing water lines are established.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

New Orleans, Dec 26.-General Su- perintendent A. B. O. Cushing of the Southern Pacific said Monday night that he is informed that a request had been issued from Washington for the Southern Pacific firemen to sub init their grievances to arbitration. He did not say who issued the re- request.
 Mr. Cushing said he understands that the Washington request was is- sued as a result of General Manager Fay's appeal under the Erdman act to Washington.
 One hundred strike-breakers from the North arrived here Monday to re- place the Southern Pacific striking firemen. Half of them were retained in New Orleans and half sent to Houston, Tex.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
SOUTHERN PACIFIC STRIKE.
May Spread to Entire Hartman Sys tem--A Request for Arbitration
 Strike Breakers Appear.

Houston. Tex, Dec. 26.-The new fature of the strike of tae Southern Pacific Bremen Monday was the as. sertion made by Second Grand Mas ter Shea of the Brotherhood that un- less an adjustment of the difficulty with the men now out on this di- vision the order Is to be made that the entire Hartman system of rail- roads will lose the services of tlfe brotherhood firemen and those of the engineers who belong to the fire mems organization, he claiming So per cent of the switch engineers and a goodly number of the road engi- neers will be under the jurisdiction of the brotherhood.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
CHANGE AT WALKER LUMBER co.
W. E. Watkins & Bro., Purchase Henr,
 Walkers Interest.

Henry Walker who has held a hals interest in and conducted the mana cement of the Walker Lum- Der Company, has sold hisinterest in the business to w. E.. Watkins x Bro., who have been silent partners in the business.
 Watkins & Bro. took charge of the business today and will con. tinue to conduct it the same as it has been in the past.
 Mir. Walker expects to leave Meua probably going to point in the Indian Territory where he has lumber interests, but this has not been fully decided.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
--------4-7-a-------r-----a-- Harris Won't Accept.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. SOW. H. Ryan, chairman of the democratic state cen tral committee Saturday announced that ". A. Harris. late candidate for governor of Kansas on the democratic ticket will not accept the democratic endorsement for United States senator. He says that Col. Harris prefers the democrats to pass around the honors which they have to offer. Chairman Ryan urges democratic members of the legislature to vote for James Hum phery, of Junction City, who was the democratic candidate for railroad com missioner at the last election.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
President Uassatrs runeraL

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.--With ser vices as simple as the rites of the Protestant Episcopal church would permit the remains of Alexander ]. Cassatt, president of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad company, who died suddenly last Friday. were Monday laid at rest in the graveyard of the pretty suburban Church of the Re deemer at Bryn Mawr. Following out the desire of the great railroad pres ident and of his widow, only small number of relatives and friends were present as the body was lowered into the grave.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
To Fight the Boil Weevil.

A. V. Swaty is in Mena today getting signatures to d petition 10 Congress asking tor an ad- ditional appropriation of $50, 0Do for the cotton demonstration wor < iu Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas aud Oklahoma. It IS said that a cou siderable portion of the fund will be used in fighting the bot wrevil which is threatening Southern Arkansas
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
No pardon for wiIIie Sell.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1.-Gov. D. w. Hoch announced Monday that he would have no new years pardon for Willie Sell as has been announced. "I have not made up my mind what will do about the natter said the governor, but there is nothing to give out just now. l will need con. siderable more time to look into the matter.n
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
John h. win Testify.

New York, Dec. 22.-Replying to the inquiry whether he would be prepared to go to court should his presence be desired in connection with the govern ment suit against the Standard oil company, John D. Rockefeller said: Ut will be sorry day for the coun- try and for all of us when our courts are not respected or we can not re- spect them, and our laws are not up- held. We must have law and order, and we must have courts to enforce them. What else can I do but go to court when summoned?'