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The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
THE FIRE THAT PURlFIEs.

Hanging low over Little Rock, threatening to obscure issues that would under normal conditions stand out prominently before the public eye, is what our big name sake in Kansas City would call "a thick, black smoke. y
 Some may consider it unfortunate that this rapidly growing state should attract the attention of the country by this smudge from it's political and official life. It should always be re nembered, however, that 1t takes fire to produce smoke, and this smoke over and about the capital city, caused by the charges and counter charges of corruption and general official unfitness, is but evidence that a needed renovation is going on that fire is burning that in the end will destroy the dross and leave unscathed that which is worthy and good.
 While there is no stirring of cor ruption there can be no reform. As the old saying goes, "when thieves fall out, honest men get their due. As unfit officials of commonwealth fall out and begin telling tales one on the other. it follows that the friction resulting will start fire that before burning out will destroy and consume so much of the un- worthy that the people may intel ligently select and use that which is good.
 Smoke up boys. The hotter the fire the sooner the purification.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
GOOD TIME IN NEW HALL.
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Enjoy a
 Social Session.

Tine Odd Fellows and Kebeka ah 5 and a large number of their friends enjoyed the Odd Fellow Fifth Wednesday Night social at their new hall.
 This was the first meeting in the new hall, work on same having been completed only yes terday.
 An amusing feature of the entertainment was wedding. About 9 o'clock J. T. Grant and Mrs. A. J. Herring, both old residents of this city, stepped forward to the center of the maio ball in the midst of the large crowd to have the solemn rights of matrimouy conferred upon them. This was done by Rev. Dr. K. D. c. Dodd, who evidently had been called there for that purpose. Quite contrast was noticed when the couple took their stand on the floor. They were of medium stature, but each of the parties who stood up with them was of com 2aratively large size, their average weight being over 200 pounds.
 Several short but very interest ing talks were made by those who were most Fluent speakers, and this together with the other features of the entertainment { will no doubt make 1t one long to be remembered.
 The Odd Fellows had ordered new piano for their hall and ex- pected it to arrive in tune for last night. It failed 10 come as expected but came in during the night and was installed in the new building this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
Might Pay Their Taxes.

A perusal of the assessment lists of New York suggests the idea that the multi-millionaires who do not know what to do with their money might pay their proportionate amount of the taxes and thereby relieve the poorer people of the com parative burden exacted of them.
 New York has just been staggered by the assessment of Mrs. Russell Sage's property for taxation at $50,- 000,0 900, the evident purpose being to assist her in getting rid of the onerous burden of her multiplied millions.
 Her late husband was able to get through valuation of only $2.000,- GOO on the same property.
 Then there is Andrew Carnegie, who thinks nothing of giving away a million at time, who has hitherto stood at the head of the list with a $5, ,000, ,000 assessment. .-Ex.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
 WOULD NOT GAMBLE NOW,
Man Gels a Lesson From Serving on
 a Grand Jnry.

Said one of the men who sat on the grand jury during this last term, as he was asked to bet twenty-five cents on pool game:
 No sir, l would not bet with my grandmother. You may think is strange, for fellow who has always found it a pleasure to get into a Kelley pool game, or to bet quarter on the side, but after sitting on the grand jury stand a couple of weeks, l have come to the conclusion that would not bet a cent on anything Nearly every case that came up be- fore us would have some take off on either gambling, or whiskey. Two good things to leave alone. A person gets a good education on the grand jury and no mistake. It would teach to man let these two fascinat- ing features alone.
 Pretty good schooling. 1t would not be bad idea if there were to be a law passed allowing more grand juries tho matter if they were legal onesl. This might be a good anti vice school that would be beneficial.
 Fort Smith Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
A Jolt for One Kind of Lawyers.

Governor Hughes of New York, has the same facility in delivering blows direct from the shoulder as governor which he exhibited in his conduct of the insurance investiga- ton.
 The other day he was guest of the New York Bar Association, and in his address he actually reminded the lawyers prese Ii that they were each and every one sworn officers of the government, bound to maintain the integrity of the laws and the princi- pies of their country. He even re- minded them that lawyer who takes a retainer which arrays him against the public interest is a traitor to the interests of the people and commits treason.
 That is strong language but it is his, and there are many who will say amen" to it. Fort Smith News Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
0. M. DUNMAN BURIAL.
Funeral Services Conducted by Odd
 Fellows at Home of Parents.

Fellows at Home of Parents.
 The funeral of 0. M. Duumau, who was shot and instantly killed at Dallas Monday morning. was was held from the residence of the parents of the deceased on South Second street at 2:30 o'clock this Tuesday, Rev. J. A. Henderson of the NJ. E. Church, South, officiating.
 After the funeral services at residence the remains were taken Tn charge by the Odd Fellows ot this city and few from Hatfield, 1, where he was member, and in company with the bereaved relatives and friends were es- corted to White Oak cemetery where, after a short service at the grave, they were laid in their final resting place. The floral offerings were beautiful.
 MT. Dunman was we'll known Tn this city, having been in the employ of the Jackson Drug Company sometime prior to his  going into the saw mill business.
 He was son of Mr. and Mrs. w. ]. Dunman, and brother to Dr. c. r. and John Dnuman and Misses Thyra aud Daisy Duu- man, of this city and Mrs. ]. P. Williams of Quinton, I. T.. and Mrs. ]. M. Cook ot Rocky, the last two named, in company with their husbands. being in attend ance at the funeral.
 Most all the business houses paid their last tribute of love and respect to the diseased by closing from 2:5O to 5:50 this afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
.O. N .DUNMAN
 INSTANTLY KILLED
Accidentally Shot This Morning Near Bethesda Springs While Hunting Brother of Dr. Dunman
 of This City.

o. G. Dunman, brother of Dr. Dunman of this city,w as accidentally shot and killed while out hunting this morning near Bethesda Springs.
 News of the tragedy was 'phoned to Mena about the middle of the forenoon today and Dr, Dunman and Coroner Pool hurried to the scene of the accident.
 The reports sent to Mena regard ing the killing are that MT. Dunman and two companions, Shirley Price and Charles Stevenson started on a hunt early this morning. The snow on the ground added unusual interest to the sport and the young men soon had rabbit 'treed in a hollow stump. While busily engaged in getting the game out of it's hiding place Prices gun was accidentally discharged and the contents of the gun struck MT. Dunman in the breast just below the heart. Death resulted in few moments.
 Mr. Dunman was a married man and has been engaged in the saw mill business near Bethesda Springs for some time with his brother, John Dunman.
 He leaves family consisting of a wife and two small children.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07

Many mothers imagine that their daughters fortune is made when she learns enough to thump on a piano or labors enough to daub a cheap chromo or to work a yellow dog on a door mat. Girls are too glad to be spoiled that way: teach them to command regiment of pots and kettles; teach them to make good bread, good coffee: teach them to make garments and patch them when they need it. Teach them physical development; teach them it is more cruel and less Christian for American women to eramp and destroy their lungs, liver and stomach, than it is for the Hot tentots to press their heads flat, or for the Chinese to make their feet small. Good, healthy and industrious glrls make happy homes, good wives and mothers ky.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
OFGREAT INTEREST
 TO HOMESTEADERS
The New Order Sent Out From White House Is Now in Force at all Government Land
 Offices.

The Star has received from the land office at Camden a copy of the new order specifying the new requirements of the government in issuing patents for all lands taken up for homesteads and other purposes. This will be of great interest to many citizens Of Polk and adjoining counties. The order follows:
 The White House,
 Washington, Jan. 25, 1907. The Secretary of the Interior.
 Sir:-To prevent the fraud now practiced in the aquisition of public lands of the United States, have to direct that hereafter no final certifi- cates, patents, or other evidence of title shall be issued under the public land laws until an actual examination has been made on the ground by an authorized officer of the Government;
 
 but the following shall be excepted from the force of this order:
 1. All claims which have heretofore been examined on the ground by an authorized officer of the Government whose report is found satisfactory. 2. All claims where heretofore an officer of the Government other than officers authorized to take final proof, shall have been present at the taking of final proof to cross-examine claimant and witnesses, if such proof is found satisfactory.
 3. All claims where claimants com pliance with law has been established proceedings.
 4. Entries which may have been confirmed by virtue of any act of Con- gress.
 5. Selections and entries in which no residence or improvement IS required by law, when the lands embraced there in are strictly speaking in agricultural districts, or when their character has been fixed by investigation and classifi- cation made in accordance with law. 6. Cases of reissuance of patents because of some clerical error occurring in the patent heretofore issued. '. All Indian allotments which have been regularly approved in accordance with instructions of the Secretary of the Interior.
 You will issue all necessary instruc- tions to carry this order into effect.
 This order is in lieu of my orders oi December 13, 1906.
 Theodore Roosevelt.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
A nUcH NEEDED LAW.

Among the bills before the legis- lature few if any are of more i'm portance to Polk county and the state at large than House Bill No. 68, introduced by Lackey of Izard county providing for Repositories for county funds.
 The bill is strong and seems to well safeguard the interests of the people. Penalties are provided for the neglect or failure of the county officials to deposit the funds in their hands according to the terms of the proposed law, and requires that the most ample security shall be given by the Repositories selected to guard the funds so deposited. The interest earned is to be placed to the credit of the respective funds of the coun- ty from which it is derived.
 The enactment and enforcement of this law will mean direct saving to the taxpayers of Polk county of from $1 200 to 5000 or upwards yearly. The funds of the county on hand are said to average from $7 .000 to $60,00 during the year, and all this money under the present law and custom earns the county noth- ing whatever in the way of interest.
 With this proposed law in force it will be put to work.
 It is felt that our representative will do his utmost to push this commendable measure.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
DRINK WATER.

''The people here do not drink enough water to keep healthy" !" says a well known authority. The numerous cases of stomach trouble, kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatism are mainly due to the fact that the drinking of water natures greatest medicine. has beer neglected. Stop loading your sys- tenn with cure-aIls and get on tho water wagon.
 No man thinks of questioning the benefcent effect of drinking liberal quantity of pure. clear water. A community blessed with an abund ance of such water should atudy tt take full advantage of the oppor. tNuity Few appreciate th7 sf
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07

Any sick woman may write to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., in perfect confidence; all letters of consultation being treated as strictly private and sacredly confidential, and all answers being sent in plain envelopes with no advertising or other printing upon them. Such consultation costs you nothing whether you take treatment from Dr. Pierce or not.
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has been long hailed as rGod-send to women." It makes weak women strong and sick women we'll 1t enables wom- en suffering from efemale weakness" prolapsus uteri, retroversion, antever- sion, and other displacements of the organs distinctly feminine, to cure themselves right in the privacy of their homes. Pelvic catarrhal drains, painful or irregular periods, backache, frequent headaches, weak nerves, dragging down pain or distress in the lower abdominal, or pelvic, region, gnawing sensation in stomach, dizziness, or faint spells, and kindred conditions and symptoms are cured by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- ton. It IS not a secret or patent medi- cine, against the use of which most people of intelligence naturally object, but IS, in fact, the "Favorite Prescrip- tionp of a regularly educated and ex- perienced physician in the treatment Of woman's peculiar ailments and who IS not afraid to publish all it's ingredi- ents, as he does, on it's bottle-wrapper, attesting the correctness of the same under oath.
 -wEayorlte Prescriptionn IS the one rpQ1irlna for m HaltnGto ntl ,fp, Wnich contains neither -aIcoIoI nor harmful. habit forming drugs, being a pure glycerlc extract of curative prin- ciples found in our most valuable native, medicinal roots, us attested by many of the most eminent medical writers and teachers of all the several schools of practice.
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a scientific medicine, carefully devised byan experienced and skillful physician, and adapted to woman's delicate system. It is made of native American medicinal roots and is perfectly harmless in it's effects in aay condition of the female system.
 As powerful invigorating tonic Fa- vorte Prescription imparts strength to the whole system and to the organs distinctly feminine in particular. For oyer-worked, "worn-out,s run-down,' facilitated teachers, miIliners, dress makers, seamstresses, rshop-girls, ,1 nouse-kcepers, nursing mothers, and feeble women generally, Dr, Pierce Fayorite Prescription is lhe greatest earthly boon, being uuequaled as an appetizlng cordial and restorative tonic.
 AS soothing and strengthening her. Vins FaYnF'ie Prescription s unequal
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
THE REJECTION OF NoRwOoD

It is matter of much regret that the exigencies of politics should have caused Governor Little to re- ject the name of Hon. H. l.. Nor wood in making the appointment of trustees of the University of Arkan- sas. There are few men in the state with higher qualifications for the position than possessed by our towns man. None who would have given more earnest attention to the duties of the trust. or rendered mors eff cient service to the state and insti- tuition.
 There has been some feeling that in naming men for these positions of honor just on the eve of his retire ment from office. Governor Davis somewhat overstepped that line of courtesy to his successor that is usually expected in such cases, and it was probably this feeling, coupled, perhaps, with desire to place men more close to himself in positions of honor, that caused the withdrawal of Mr. Norwood and the other two men named by Governor Davis.
 It is at most but a turn in tho wheel of politics and no reflection or Mir. Norwood.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07

coals given Ex-Governor, now Sena- tor Jeff Davis, by Prosecutor Lewis Rhoton, is of the variety to take the hair off the toughest old politician in the land. If the statements made are true, Jeff Davis is mighty poor specimen to be sent to the nations highest legislative body. If they are not true well there are means provided for such cases.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07

The fact that one business house in Mena has shipped a carload of hogs to market each week for some time is worthy of more than passing attention. The prices obtained have been uniformly good, and with the tendency toward raising fine stock there seems no reason why this in- dustry should not grow and become very profitable.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
Brick Plant For Sale.

Tle Huston hrick plant located west of Mena, first class machiu- cry and all complete. is for sale at a price which will make splendid investment. See or ad- drass Dr. c. C, Huston. l,och- ridge block Meusl 2SSdRtf
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
WOmdn'S WdfchWOrd
 Is MOdeSfy.

delicate modesty ghtens For this permits disease the delicate womany aggravated because she herself submit
 ordeal of unpleasant questonng offensive and obnoxious local treatments which physicians think Doubtless thousands of the who have taken advantage Dr. Perces offer led the escape thus offered repugnan modesty.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07

much as those whose lives have been largely spent in localities where clean water is expensive and hard to secure.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07

ed and is invaluable in allaying and subduing nervous excitability, irritable ity, nervous exhaustion, nervous pros tration, neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, St. nervous symptoms commonly attendant upon functional and organic disease of the uterus. It induces refreshing sleep and relieves mental anxiety and des- pondency.
 You can't afford to accept secret nostrum as a substitute for this PROVEN REMEDY OF KNOWN COMPOSITION.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07

From the view point of an iano. cent ape.tator the hauling over the
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07
"The Blood is The Life"

Science has never gone beyond the above simple statement of scripture. But it has illuminated that statement and given it a meaning ever broadening with the increasing breadth of know- edge. When the blood is bad or im- pure it is not alone the body which suffers through disease, The brain is also clouded, the mind and judgement are effected and many an evil deed or impure thought may be directly traced to the impurity of the blood. Foul impure blood can be made pure by the use of Dr. Perce's Golden Medical Dis covery. It enriches and purifies the blood thereby curing, pimples, blotches, eruptions and other cutaneous affections as eczema, letter, or salt-rheum, hives and other manifestations of impure blood.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-07

In the cure of scrofulous swellings, enlarged glands, open eating ulcers, or old sores, the vGolden Medical Discoy- cry" has performed the most marvellous cures. In cases of old sores, or open eating ulcers, 1t is well to apply to the open sores Dr. Pierce's All-Healing Salye, which possesses wonderful heal ing potency when used as an application to the sores in conjunction with the use of "Golden Mfdcal Discovery as a blood clfansink constitutionaltreatm II your druggist don't happen to have the "A Healing Salve" in stock, you can easily prdcure it by inclosing fifty four cdnts in postage stamps to Dr. k' V. Pi9fce, 663 Main St., Buffalo, N r., and J yl+tNo1sfie to you by return post MoT druggists keep it as well as the "Gflden Medical Discovery"
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 You can't afford to accent anY medI.' cine 0I-lLll LII0lon -cQusQQSlt on Us a sup slloss stitute tor Wooden Medical DiscoyeIx. Which Us a medicine OF KNQMN- CON, POSITION. having Q complete list oI ingredients in plain English on i's bottle-wrapper, the same being aItesteo as correct under oath.
 pr, Piorca'a Pleasant Pellets inylgor ato ths stomaehi liyer and bowels one lo three q dose, Easy to take ss csaaIl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-18

FOR sALE-we have an room house on Wiikerson Street. between Montgomery and Bbb Streets. that offer for FEW DAYS at a real bargain. This house is al- most new. we'll appointed. very convenient to the city and in splendid neighborhood- It will pay as an investment over per cent; owner has special incentive for sell ing at this low figure. It will not require all cash: price s5,o00.
 FOR sALE-A five room cottage on the highest point on South Hull street for s3,750 This house Is modern and would make an ideal home.
 FOR SALE-s1.350 will buy five room cottage on Highland Avenue. This Is right at the New Public school. which is the best location for home. on this Avenue Terms.
 FOR sALE-For ss.0oo we can sell an ei- egant room. two-story house on Virginia Avenue. This beautiful home is on the West side of the Avenue. right near Mildred, ana is one of the most desirable homes on this popular avenue.
 FOR sALE-s3,500 will buy a lovely five room cottage on South Lawrence street {. This cottage is on a large lot and moderniy built.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-18
ZIRkLE 6 MOORE.

FOR sALE--A six room house in ward Five for ss.150. It Is newly painted and in good condition.
 FOR sALE-s1, 800 will buy a four room. modernly built cottage on s. McDonough St.. This would make cozy home.
 FOR sALE-A five room cottage in C1is- by Park at $l.5O0. This house Is in good condition. Very convenient for Railroad people.
 FOR sALE--A splendid six room cottage on Virginia Avenue for s3.750. This house is on the shady side" of the avenue on large lot and in good condition. A bargain.
 FOR sALE-$4.5O0 will buy well located seven room house on Madison Avenue. If you are looking for good home this should suit you It has been newly papered and is otherwise in good condition.
 FOR RENTING stores opposite city market under the Glenmore Hotel from DC" tober 1st. They measure 1sxs6 feet and have high ceilings.
 INsIJRANCE-we write insurance In four good companies. Do not fail to insure your property. We will appreciate your business
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-18

We have left a few more beautiful building lots on pretty gravel street at Chisholm. If we can close out the bunch to one party we will make very close price on them
 FOR RENT.
 We have for rent two-story resi- dence on Hanrick St. with batn' gas etc, for S25. % per month.
 We also have for rent several cot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-18
Near Oak Grove, we have a good Prairie Farm for sale.

We have for sale a very at- tractive tract of 70 acres of beautiful level land in a good neighborhood; 70 minutes ride from Court Square. This place has a good dwelling, barn,fruit trees, etc., and is a. model sub- arban home. Price $6.500, 1-3 cash, balance at 6 per cent in- tereSt.