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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
BOARD CAMP.

Miss Eva Riley of Big Fork is visit ing relatives at this place.
 Miss Florence Hall of near Potter, is visiting her brother Lonzo Hall. Miss Eva Parker was the guest of Miss Lillie Purvis Saturday night. Miss Myrtle Duncan of Mena is visiting her sister, Mrs. Maggie Ringgold. this week.
 Childrens day at Board Camp was quite success. The large crowd seemed to enjoy itself.
 Mrs. Fife Sanford has gone to Marlow Okla, on a business trip and expects to remain several weeks. wish some more correspondents would write to this good paper. We would like to hear from all of you.
 Golden Hair.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
SOrlE EVERY DAY PtilLOSOpHl
Mtchlson Globe.

A bad husband attracts morear in the country than in town.
 A husband usually stays at bn too much or not enough to giyess1 faction.
 An expert opinion may nd worth any more than the ordnl' kind, but it costs more.
 A woman's idea of a good husbu in one who praises her for bsl economical when she isn't.
 When a man takes two girlsbuss riding at the same time he ne' planned the outing himself.
 You can't do much temperal work with a man after he begins carry whisky around in a poa1 flask.
 When dancing begins to look hard work to you, it is another s' you are looking over your shouhs at youth.
 The woman who can Took huf1 and cry easily has solved hepro6ld of having her own way wllni fighting for it.
 What has become of the fashioned man who was a gra jumper, and who held astonelna' hand when jumping.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
DELEGATES OFF
 FOR Fl. SMITH
Many Representatives of Mena Sunday Schools Will Take Part in the Big Convention Beginning
 Today.

A large number of delegates from the various city churches aud also quite number from the several different points from over the county left on the Arkansas Traveller this morning to attend the State Sunday School Converi- ton which convenes in Fort Smith today, tomorrow and Fri day. The names of the delegates representing the different church es who went up this morning, as correctly as could be obtained, are as follows:
 M. E. church, South-Rev. J. A. Henderson, w. E. Anderson, NJ. M. Osborn. Mrs. w. A. Worthington, Mrs. c. w. Knight, Mrs. H. lilies, Mrs. s. A. Downs, Mrs. Frank HarShmau, Mrs. M' NJ. Shields, MT. and Mrs. 5. C. Reynolds, Mrs. A. D. Garden, Winnie Anderson. Emma Herler- son, Anna Barlow.
 First NJ. E. church Rev. c. E Draper, Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Me Kee, Mrs. G. Tanner, Fannie Allen, Myrtle Copes.
 Presbyterian church Rev. J L. Green, Misses Emma Conaut Florence Rosbach, and Mis: Harshman, Mrs. M. P. Olney and Ole Warrington. Hatfield-W Wesley Nichols, Mrs F. M. Wayland, Miss Maym' Johnson.
 Rocky-Mr. and Mrs. J. H Naler.
 Miss Ferdie Whisen ant.
 Oliver Chapel-Miss Mae Jop lin.
 Corinth-Miss Cynthia Christo pher.
 Jansen Rev. T. H. Gro wder
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
News From Granniss.

F. L. Jackson has leased his hand some residence to Senator Logan. Messrs. Weisbrod and Ellis of South McAlester have just purchased three farms.
 James Mcdonald and Thomas Longens have put in sawmill here and their families have arrived from Missouri.
 The shipment of strawberries has been large. Mr. Lawson's berries netted him over one hundred dollars per acre.
 The Star Fruit Farm put up 5,951 cans strawberries this season. They are now shipping potatoes to Jones Dry Goods Company, Kansas City. Senator Logan will buy all the small lots of peaches and ship in car lots. Nearly all the farmers will in this manner obtain the benefits of the large fruit crop.
 Since it has been demonstrated that radishes to the amount of one hundred and fifty dollars can be raised and sold from one-half an acre numerous will go at it.
 Gath.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
WILL DEFY GOV. PINDALL.
Judge to Hold Court Uuder New Dis
 trict Law Vetoed by Governor.

Little Rock, June 4 4.-Speaker Allen H. Hamiter yesterday re- ceiyed letter from Senator k. Lee Montgomery. of LaFayettt county, to the effect that Judge George w. Hays, of the Thir- teenth district, holds that the veto of Senate Bill No. AS, by Senator Montgomery, by Cover nor Pindall, was not legal and that the bill became law when Judge Moore signed it, as acting governor, and that he will not go to Lewisville to hold the June term of court.
 Smeade Powell was here yes- terday to file suit in supreme court to mandamus Judge Hays to hold court at Lewisville, as provided under the old law, which the Montgomery law sought to repeal.
 Hamiter and Montgomery wlll defend Judge Mays, and the issue will be made upon the question of the legality of the signing 1oi the bill by Acting Gonernor Moore.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
THE POLK COUNTY
 TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Will Be Conducted by F. W. Miller, a Leading Educator. in Mena
 June 10 to P.

Minor w. Pipkin received word Tuesday from Little Rock that the Peabody board had made an appropriation to pay the salary of an instructor for the Polk County Teachers Institute to be held in this city at the public school building, beginning June 10 and continuing for two weeks.
 +. w. Miller, deputy state SUI perintendent of public instruction, at Little Rock, has been selected to conduct the institute. MT. Mill Ter is said to be one of the strong est men in the educational field of the state and Polk county is very fortunate in securing his services for this work.
 Last year there were 90 teach. CTS enrolled for the institute and it is expected that there will be more than 100 in attendance this year. There would have been many more had the notice not been 90 short.
 The regular quarterly exami-  nation for teachers applying for licenses to teach, will be held in this city on the 20th and 2lst of this mouth.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
Deariug- Sanders.

Wedding invitations announce ing the marriage of Miss Fannie Sanders to Roland Dearing at Junction City at the NJ. E. church, South, at 9:S0 o'clock on tue morning of June l2, are being re- ceived by friends in this city. Miss Fannie is the charming daughter ot Rev. and Mrs. ]. K. Sanders, formerly pastor of the M. E. church, South, of this city aud has numerous friends here. After the marriage MT. and Mrs. Dearing will make their home in Texarkana.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
WOULD LIFT Tn
 AT HOT SPRJyG,
Mayor todd Declares That cit, ' i. Revenue From Gambling Hou,.. '''''
 City Faces Deficit Reform Element in Control.

Hot Springs, June 3.-Rss.. from gambling houses to bsl. city it's debts is the crv ot administration, which f,,,
 heavy deficit as the result of .| nual revenues having been 7, lected in advance. Mayor l,s,l today reiterated more emphsti,, ly former statement favor;,. lifting of the ltd.
 ''I don't see how we can N tie city without the revenue l,..| high class club rooms, well r,s, lated,,' said Mayor todd. ]
 The city's present 6uan,;,| condition is the result of a RI ous political mishap. The i,.| mer administration, believjrg \ would be by succeeded indepepd.,l reform candidates, which i, a] sired to place in an embarrass,,. situation with regard to 0,s] bling revenue, collected an ,.. years income in advance. ras.. city employees ges, aud sO., money freely in its last d,u| only to be succeeded by meub. of its own party by a bire r, jority.
 The reform element, !:owsrs| holds the whip hand, having i3 sheriff in office, and will not M init the mayor 10 raise m,neg the way he desires, aveirinp lsl| the city can be kept running !. legitimate revenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
JANSEN JoTTINdS.

Soft peaches are delightful luxury now on the market.
 Mrs. Alffholter has new son, another heir to the Russell Sage estate.
 Sunday, June 2, is Children's day and an excellent program is being prepared.
 Dr. J. N. Porter and wife, ac- companied by Mrs. Higgins, have gone to Kansas City for a fort night.
 Miss Ruth Black has returned from Mena, where she visited her brother, Mir. Black, Kansas City Southern employee.
 The oil excitement grows each day. Mir. Joe Bell claims that more and more evidence of oil is discovered on many farms adja- cent to his. /, H. c.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
EddER NEWS.

Mrs. Callie Philpot is on the sick list this week.
 Bro. Reveley of Mt. Ida will preach at this place Sunday June 9th. Everybody come.
 Mrs. H. K. Groves. who has been an invalid for some time, is reported worse this week.
 Rev. J. N. Simpson preached an interesting sermon to an at- tentive cougregation at thls place Sunday.
 The farmers are too busy almost to eat this week. So much rain has put them badly behind with their work.
 The Epworth League at Egger IS growing interesting with 75 members enrolled. including both Senior and Junior Leagues.
 Mf. and Mrs. Euoch Vim mber- ly were visiting at the home of Mrs. Wimberlys' parents, Dr.. and Mrs. w. w. Philpot Satur- day night.
 Quite crowd of young folks were entertained al the home of J. G. Wood Saturday night. Music was furnished by Messers Jones and Key.
 l guess MT. RuSsel Ward can tell you how full the river was Saturday as he was dismounted from his mule some way iu try ing to cross and had to swim out.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
wicKES ITEMS.

We are having some nice weath- CT for farming
 Rev. Joe Davis preached a, Wickes Sui da
 The farmers are all busy trying to get their crops plowed.
 Mr. and Mrs. Benton of Gilham, visited their son, John, daugh- ters, Bulah and Gussie Carter, Sunday night.
 Elisha Winfield of Cove, spent Saturday night with his brother, John, and then took dinner with Eli Dani Is Sunday.
 The Decoration services at the Daniel cemetery last Thursday was largely attended and all seem ed 10 enjoy themselves.
 J. T. Dempsey of Cove, came down Thursday to attend the Decoration KeFYics al the Dadiel
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
INK DOTS.

Maud Moore is on the sick list.
 Mrs. J. A. Brock is on the sick list this week.
 J. A. Mitchell spent Saturday night with friends iu Mena.
 Mir. John Falkington was trans acting business in Mena Monday
 Elder Morris is holding a se- ries of meetings at the Liberty school house.
 K. r. Childers filled his ap- pointment at Hickory Grove school house sunday.
 J. B. Weaver is all smiles over the arrival of little girl at his home. All parties doing nicely.
 Stella Townsend went to Mena Saturday to see Dr. Vandiver, who is treating her for chronic trouble.
 ]. E. Chambers and wife spt nt Saturday Light at the home of the latter's parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. 0. Dickerson of Egger.
 Guy Wood left Monday for his home at Boynton, l. T., after spending several days with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. 5. K. Wood.
 William Hamlett and sister, Mrs H. .. Mcdonald, came in from Octava, |. T., one day last week to see their mother, Mrs. Thomas Hamlett who has been quite sick but is some what i'm prtvsd. Betsy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

.f1 J. (. McLain, who reas'1 moved to this city from f's burg, Kas., has bought ''' A. Finks home on Tenth sss and took possession yesls'u'. This is very desirable ple'' recidence property and IS lO',,' ' in ore of the prettiest Is''. :. s sections of the city. MI . Mrs. Finks at present are Y, pying one ot the Thomas c0''s' on the same street.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
100 DESCENDANTS AT FUNERAL,
Uncle Calvin Owensby of Big Fork
 Dead at 87 Years.

Big Fork, June 3.--Oncic Cai- win Owensby, S7 years old, pioneer of Arkansas from Ken lucky m lS49, died recently of old age. He was an old federal soldier and fought all through the Civil war.
 Eleven children, 64 grand chil- dren and 25 great grand children were all at the funeral, excepting one daughter, Araminta Cutman, who is living in Indian Territory. He built the house he died In with wooden nails AS years ago with logs and puncheon hoors' those and the old fireplace are still in perfect condition. He did not use tobacco or liquor ia any form. He joined the Baptist church 70 years ago and was a constant reader of his Bible. They sang songs all night when he died. He had the timber all picked out for his coffin and stack ed up over heal, and told how he wanted 1t made, who was to make it, named the pail bearers, and place oi burial. He had laid away pair of stockings to be used in dressing his body that his wife knit Is years ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
DON'T youa

Now, don't delicious shivers ny All up and down your spine :, Whene'er you hear the good ola u' Come in; the waters fne! And don't these old familiar words Bring back to you a straln Of memories and strike the choros Of happiness again!
 And don't you sort of smile to linu It's such a lot of fun From boyhood's days to call to ln'A A hundred pranks and onel And don't you long to run away And answer to the sign Of fingers twain which plainly, ss'' Come on: the waters inc. ...,,
 Lee ShiPpq
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
<< rzef Polk v County News Items
BIC FORK ITEMS.

Pap Ferguson of Red Bird was a business visitor in this vicinity Monday.
 Elder T. J. Bates was able to be at church Sunday for the first time in two months.
 The little 5-year-old son of A. B. Dilbeck met with the painful accident of getting his foot badly cut few days ago while he and his little brother were playing with an ax.
 There is some corn being planted in this section as there is no stand of cotton after the second planting. The heavy rains and high water have done much damage. Bill.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
GOV. LITTLE'S AUNT KILLED.
Nathan Hale of Durant Shoots Wife and
 Then Himself.

Durant, I. T. June 4.-After shooting aud fatally wouuding his wife. Nathan Hale, a farmer, early yesterday morning fired a bullet into his own brain. Mrs. Hale who is a relative of Cover nor Little of Arkansas, has re- sided recently in Paris, Texas, and was iu Durant to attend the trial of her son, who is charged with having participated Tn the lynching of a negro. The shoot ing occurred shortly after she ar rived in Durant.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
Remembers Old Home

J. H. Cochran, from far off Washing ton, writes The Star as follows:
 Pilchuck, Wash, May 27. To the Star: Let me know when my time is ap, and I will reuew my subscription, as l would rather read The Star than any other paper.
 was born in November, 1854, on Six Mile creek just below the duck pond and just above the fishing hole, four miles above Uncle Johnson McDaniels old place, and am as spry as an old Thomas cat.
 Respectfully.
 J. H Cochran.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
Miss Liza Scott Dead.

Liza Scott, the l7-year d daughter of Frank Scott, vi resides on a farm, about tha miles east from this city, dH early Sunday morning. Thsk neral was conducted at the gra by Rev. Charles E Draper the First NJ. l.. church yesterdl afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
RAILROADS TO FIGHT wING0 LAW
Frisco Sends in Certificate of Incorpora-
 ton but no Fee.

Little Rock, June 4.-The Frisco today sent in certificate of its incorporation, with no fee accompanying. The company was written to the effect that the fee will be S25.050 upon one hun- dred million capitalization.
 It is understood that the Kan sas City Southern will fight the payment of the fee.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

J. c. Lewis arrived on the early train last Friday from his home at Maude, Okla, to visit his son, who is in this city taking treatment from Dr. F. K. Wat kius. Mir. Lewis reports the crops m his country greatly damaged this season and most all cotton has been planted the sec ond and third times.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
Edna May Married Analn

London, June 5.-Edna May, the American actress. was married Tues day morning at the registers office at Windsor, to Oscar Lewisohn, son of Adolph Lewisohn of New York, in the presence of few relatives spd intimate friends
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
British seaIsr cantured

Washington, June 5.-The secre- tary of the treasury has received a telegram from Capt. Ainsworth of the revenue cutter Rush, stating that he had seized the British Schooner Charlotta c. Cox. which was found Illegally catching seals in Fairweath. sr Grounds, off Alaska
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

]. F. Dickson, who o~n' siderable property interes'' 7. s's , south side, yesterday pu''', K three lots on De Queen s'i'''. \, back of his hotel and wagon X property on Meua strese ..,. made the purchase as an '' ment.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Walter Hicks add wife arrived last week from Webb City, Mo, where MT. Hicks has been work ing in tue lead mines. They re- turn we'll satisfied with Polk county for home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
Do You Suffer Frcm Kidney
 Troubles 2

We guarantee one bottle of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure to benefit or Cure, or your druggists will refund your money, Price s9 cents at Jasksons Drug Store,
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Miss Callie Jones came down from Rich Mountain Tuesday on No. 5 and returned home Wedues- day after spending the night with her friend, Miss Theda Legate.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
smlth's sure Kidney Gure.

The only guaranted kidney remedy, Buy lt-try 1t 1t costs you nothing if It fails. Price 30 cents at Jackson prVg 70 Nov l
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
The Only Guaranteed Kidney

is Smiths Sure Kidney Iu'r rnopq druggists will refund your p are after taking one bottle ysvoe yso eenls satisfied with results, ~ M Jackson Drug Co,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

groom IS pOpuldi tdtit with a run out of this city.
 Miss Callie Jones came down from Rich Mountain Tuesday on No. 5 and returned home Wednes- day after spending the night with her friend, Miss Theda Legate.
 Walter Hicks add wife arrived last week from Webb City, Mo-, where MT. Hicks has been work ing in the lead mines. They re- turn we'll satisfied with Polk county for home.
 Hamp Wimberly, who recently returned to this city from Texas where he had been located for the past three years, has rented the Dickson wagon yard and took charge Saturday morning.
 T. A. Awbrey, the popular ieweler, was not at his usual place of bus ness last Thursday, being at home on duty as the father of fine girl which the stork has placed in his keeping.
 James Addison, a farmer living about four miles east, Tuesday received a telegram stating that his son, Cleve, had been killed in a railroad wreck in New Mexico and that his remains would ar. rive in this city Wednesday. No particulars were given.
 The old original Mena lodge, l. 0. o. F., gave another one of it's very enjoyable Fifth Wednes- day night socials at it's new hall last week to mem 6ers aud their families and friends. Good ! things to eat were plentiful and the occasion closed with dance, Mir. McLain, who with his wife came to this city several weeks a go aud accepted position in the machine shops have decided to remain here and their house. hold goods arrived Sunday and were unloaded Monday. Their son came in Saturday.
 The Rev. William Cooksey of the First Baptist church preached to men only at the Columbia theater Sunday afternoon. He preached very interesting ser mon and had a good house. The Rev. J. l.. Green of the Presby- terian church will preach at the thcater next Sunday.
 William Scroggins and son, George, who have been in the city attending the funeral of Grandma Lochridge left for De Queen Thursday. Mrs. Scroggins and Mrs. Acruman will remain for week. visit at the home of Mir. and Mrs. G. l.. Lochridge.
 James w. Edwards is showing a beautiful bloom grown at his place west of town. It is of rich cardinal color, about five inches in diameter and is from a thornless cactus. At this time there are ten more blossoms now full blown. There will be about twenty-five in all.
 Mayor Olney is in receipt of in- formation from the National Cotton Congress which convenes at Monte Ne, June l7, next, stat ing that this city is entitled to three delegates and those who contemplate attending will con- fer favor by letting the fact be known so they.may receive the appointment.
 J. c. Lewis arrived on the early train last Friday from his home at Maude, Okla, to visit his son, who is in this city taking treatment from Dr. F. K. Wat kins. Mir. Lewis reports the crops m his country greatly damaged this season and most all cotton has been planted the sec ond and third times.
 GOV. LITTLE'S AUNT KILLED. Nathan Hale of Durant Shoots Wife and
 Then Himself.
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

from Birmingham, Ala. The groom is a popular railroad man. with a run out of this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Mesdames K. D. Sale and Vir- gil Pirtle visited at the I. J. Steel home near Dallas Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

John and Charles Coy of Sulli- van, Scott county, were buying goods in Mena Tuesday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

w. M. Taylor, prominent merchant from Janssen was buy ing goods in Mena Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Marriage license was issued last Friday to J. A. Burkhalter and Miss Icy Goode, both of this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06
News Notes and Personals

News Notes and Personals
 D. B. Joplin spent Tuesday al Granniss on business.
 Mark Whayne was up from Jaussen last Thursday.
 c. A. Stewart was up from Kings Spur last Friday.
 Dr. J. G. Hilton was up from Cove on business Monday.
 Prof. G. Fail was in from Egg. ger on business Wednesday.
 James Scott of Mt. Ida was ir the city on business last week.
 Dr. c. F. Johnson of Hatfield was Sunday visitor in fIena.
 Sam Rind and family of Rocky were trading in Mena Tuesday. Dr. w. c. Vandiver made a professional trip to Eberson City Sunday.
 Oscar Robinson was in from Smithville, l. T., Monday or business.
 Dr. A. ]. Pool went up to Page, I. T., Monday on professiona business.
 Miss Maggie Barton ot Cove was shopping in Mena last Friday morning.
 Billie Whayne of De Queer was calling of friends in Mena last Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. H. I. Pugh ol Muse, I. T., were shopping ir the city last week.
 James Watkins from down on the Cossatot was in Mena on business Friday.
 J. G. Johns of Hatton was in Mena looking after property in- terests last week.
 John Jenkins and family are moving to Rich Mountain to spend the summer.
 Mrs. John Whitely of Hattou Gap, is guest at the Dunman home in South Mena.
 Dr. Dave Connally and ]. D. Cone were in from Rocky on business last Friday.
 James Gam of Talihina, l. T is visiting relatives and friends in this city and vicinity.
 James Ray and wife was here from Nella, Scott county, doing some trading this week.
 Messrs. William Rogers and
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

W.W. Townsend and family have returned from an extended visit with relatives at Hiawassa, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Ed Roach. Frand Roaep' q ., < K. St John and E. \. iV. V are out on Mountain f0'' x, ing to alleviate the fishl0s
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Mayor Oiney is in receipt of in- formation from the National Cotton Congress which convenes at Monte Ne, June l7, next, stat ing that this city is entitled to three delegates and those who contemplate attending will con- fer favor by letting the fact be known so they.may receive the appointment.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

C. A. Stewart was up from Kings Spur last Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Messrs. William Rogers and William Taylor of Oden were in the city on business Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

F. B. Carver and Mir. Fogle, with the Fogle Lumber Company at Howard, Ark, were in the city last week on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

W.J.Falls arrived home Thurs day from prospecting trip 10 New Mexico. He returns quite we'll pleased with Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Dr. J. G. Hilton was up from Cove on business Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Hamp Wimberly, who recently returned to this city from Texas where he had been located for the past three years, has rented the Dickson wagon yard and took charge Saturday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

Prof. c. Fail was in from Egg ger on business Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-06

James Scott of Mt. Ida was in the city on business last week.