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The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
THE LIMIT OF PATIENCE.
owner of One Telephone in Flat
 Building Protests.

"Of course" said the cheerful wom. ., q believe in loving my neighbor os myself, but find it harder since we have had telephone put in our eat We live in an old-fashioned fiat house and ours Is the only telephone .r the premises. I do not know how tbe neighbors learned that we have one for am not acquainted with any hody in the building but 1t was not ,n more than week when the woman ocross the hall came over to ask if che could use 1t. Of course I'll pay she said. and naturally had no choice but to let her use it. She paid five cents, but under the rules of the tele- nhone company private wires cost more than that per message. How ever. did not wish to be small, so let it pass. She evidently carried the good news throughout the building, for there has been continuous per formance ever since. A few days ago somebody rang me up and asked for Mrs. Blank, who lives on the top floor was the only person at home at the time, so I had to climb three flights of stairs and tell Mrs. Blank to come down. What's that? Virtue its own Oh, yes, I know; but whose virtue?"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
WAYS OF THE sPENDTHRlFT.
Peculiar Means of Purchasing lmmu.
 nity from Boredom.

An epigrammatic Frenchman once said that God showed His contempt for wealth by the kind of people He gave it to. A number of young spend thrifts have startled New York this season by new forms of folly in the waste of money. One young man ere ated passing furore by tying $5 bills to the tails of dogs Evidently he did not realize when he began the extent of the canine census in the metropolis and he was compelled finally to dis appear.
 Schoepenhauer dwells upon the two great torments that afflict mankind the fear of want among the poor and the dread of boredom among the rich. The fantastic expenditure of money is one way of purchasing immunity from ennui.
 On one occasion a New York clerk. unaware of the resources of the seem. ingly plebeian guest, demanded pay ment in advance for the room, as the visitor had no trunk.
 Tn that case,' said Coal Oil Johnny, I'll have them sent around"
 Then he went to railway ware house where unclaimed trunks were stored. He bought 300 of these, had them loaded on trucks and returned with them to the hotel.
 Here is my baggage" he said to the astonished clerk, take care of it. :"
 A new field of usefulness might be opened to men of imaginative minds if they would devise for people more ia vored with money new forms of spend ing it.-Harold Bolce. in Uncle Remus' Magazine.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
INCREASING LENGTH OF LIFE.
What Medical Science Has Done for
 the Human Race.

Reviewing the progress of medi. cine during the nineteenth century. Dr. John s. Billings, United States army, has shown that deaths of wom. en from childbirth decreased during that period from 10 to 20 in 1000 to 5 in 1000, and that from all causes the deaths in New York city fell from between 35 and 40 in 1000 to less than 20 in 1000. He recalls the fact that 100 years ago yellow fever was epidemic in New York and Philadel. phia for two years. For 30 years the disease has been almost unknown throughout the whole country; also that in 1900 the majority of persons one met were pitted with smallpox the survivors of much greater mum. ber-while now there are physicians who have never seen a case of small pox; and that in the Napoleonic and revolutionary wars more died from disease than from wounds, while now hospital gangrene is unknown. Sta tistics show that in Chicago during the last 35 years the average age at death has increased from 12 to 32 years.
 No one disputes these facts or at tributes them to any cause other than medical science-the measures em ployed partly in curing disease, but more especially in preventing it's in. troduction or its spread when once tufroduced
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
How ,he sexton ForetoId the Weather.

When anybody asks Abe Hicks, sex .on of the Bushby orthodox meeting house, what he thinks about the prob abilities for fair weather, Mir. Hicks gives his opinion with the air of one having authority.
 When I took my old bell rope in hand last night to ring her for the Christian Endeavorers," Mir Hicks win say on occasion, she's squunched up dry as an old bone. You no need to carry your umbrellas to-day, unless you want 'em for looks"
 But there are other times when MI Hicks shakes his head at the hopefu. leaders of a picnic party.
 Better plan to stay nigh shelter to day sos you can get under cover" ae says firmly. There want a mite o give to my old bell rope till yesterday but last night she's most as mist as a sponge. all kind O stringy an spodgy. l tell ye. should put of that enterprise O yours till next week. The roadsll be prime after the two days rain that's coming to s."-Youtb'' Companion.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Annie. Preserved In Ice.

J. c. Braunbeck. of Wallis Run. Lycoming county. Pennsylvania, adopt ed a unique method of preserving his apples last fall. He built bin in the orchard seven feet wide. IA feet long and three feet high. In the bottom of this he put straw. then filled 1t with apples, putting straw on the sides and ends. Then he placed straw and corn stalks on top. He dug ditch around 1t to keep the water from standing there. Some water, however, found its way through the top and formed ice about each of the apples, but they were not disturbed until the ice had all melted. The apples were sound. crisp and without wrinkle.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Changed His Mind.

When the old farmer entered the -bucket shop" he was angry all over. T don't think I'll invest cent with you" he calculated; T just heard, by hen, that you handle watered stocks.
 The fake broker was nonplussed for tne moment. Quickly recovering hts composure, however, he slapped the old farmer on the back and said in his most fabricated tones:
 My dear sir. of course our stocks are watered. We water them through precaution."
 "Precaution?"
 Yes; in these days of fierce germs ana ferocious microbes we can't be too particular. That is why we put all Of our stock through hot-water process before putting it on the mar ket."
 And the old farmer was so tickled De put up another s1,000.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Tom Reed. sIrthpIaee.

The birthplace of the late Speaker Reed, which is about to be torn down, Is in the heart of Portlands Italian quarter and Is now tenement, swarm Ing with sons and daughters of sunny Italy. How much they are impressed with the greatness of their surround lnss was shown when . visitor. desir. Ing to get a look at the celebrated statesman's birthplace, asked . boy If he would show him the Tom Reed house." "Tomma Reed! Tomma Reed! You mean Tomms Reed. ds milkaman?"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that In pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretaI order of the chancery court of Polk county made and entered on the 3i day Of August, 1907, in a certain cause tNo. 29il, then pending therein between B. c. Lively complainant. and Mary lc Endsley ct al, de- fendants, the undersigned, as commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the east door or entrance of the county court house, in which said court is held, In the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 18th day Of October, A. n. 1907, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots and 8, block 62, and lots II, 12, l3 and 1s. block 90 in the city Of Mena, in Polk county, Arkansas.
 Terms Of sale: On credit Of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with ap- proved security, bearing interest at the rate of per cent per annum from date or sale untfl paid, and q lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment Of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this llth day Of September, A. D. 1907. w. | Green,
 Commissioner in ChanceIy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Tlf1BCR LIND HC1 JJNE3, 1873
 NCtiCf for publICafiop.
V uittu sotdtes Ldur nc'

V
 Camden, Arkansas, July II, 1907. Notice is hereby given that in com mpliance with the provisions Of the act Of congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale Of timber lands in the states of California, Ore gon, Nevada and Washington Territory as extended to ali Public Land states by act of August 1, 1892
 JAMES II. SULLIVAN, Of Quito, County Of Polk, State of Arkansas, has this day filed in this office his sworn state ment No. HOS, for the purchase Of the NWM SIti{ and WIZ NE1< or section Nos, In Town ship No. S., Range No. 29 w., and will offer proof to show that the land sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agrl- lltural purposes, and to establish his claim 10 said land before Circuit Clerk Of Polk CO., unty at Mena, ATkkansas, on Monday, sth day Of October, 1907.
 He names aS witnesses Christopher Mathis, John iiogie, Charles J. kirkland, Robert \. Edwards. all ofQnito Arkansas
 Any and ali persons claiming adversely tho aboyed-described lands are requested to file their claims in this ofiice on or before said Ith day Of October, 1907
 July IS II. c. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
4 Substitute.

Being very close-nsted Mason had never allowed himself the costly habit of smoking. He always felt himself . loser when anyone treated to cigars. But on one occasion, when the party hs was with entered stationery and cigar store. he made up his mind to have his share of the treat. Won't you smoke this time!" asked the lead or. "No. thank you" replied Mason: but if you don't mind. believe I'll take q pencil. Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Sudden Attack of Dysentery
 Cured.

prominent lady Of Brooklyn N. f'wri'eS .. ,,,c,,,re where she could obtain Chamber ,s,n's ,o , colIc, cholera and Diarrhoea kemeay' S,,s .a,, savs. ..whie stopping at raneh ii, s"',,n nakota was taken i'll Of what seemed ~, ,,s cholera. They gave me some or .hls ~ " md n cured me. l brought bottle home and have just used the ,ss o' '.a,terv ~ 's Mother was taken suddenly iii o' us ,.sNt sais ny and lt helped her immediaieS' f0' '"'' " Jackson prug Co, and all dea's's'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Can't Kin This Man.

Benry Wright. hodcarrier. em. ployed in the construction of a new brewery at Bentleyville, this county. today lost his footing and plunged s3 feet from the roof of the structure. ID falling he encountered two two-inch blanks, which were broken in twain.
 Wright lay immovable for few sec onds and two physicians were sum. moned. As they entered the building they were met by Wright, who care lessly asked Dr. William Booth for a cigarette. An examination showed that not a bone was broken and but few minor bruises sustained. Wright resumed his work immediately Washington (Pa.) Cor Philade!paia Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Road Notice.

The undersigned petitioners residing in road district No. 3. will at the October term. i907 of the Polk County Court present their petition for the laying out and establishing a new public or county road in said road dis tfict as follows, to:wIt
 Beginning at point on the west line or the SWl4 NWl4 Of Section 2s in Township S., Range 20 w., about 20 yards north of the southwest corner of said SWZ NWI<, cn tho present settlement road, running easS to the east line of said SWl4 Of NWL Section 2s thence east by south to the northeast corner of the school grounds Of district No. 70, thence south to the north line of the <EI< of SW1 of said section 2s. thence east to the northeast corner Of the NEl4 of SWL of Sec. 2S thence south to southeast corner of said NEl4 of SWl4 Of Sec. 2s. thence east to the southeast corner of the NWL Of SEi4 Sec. 2S, thence south to point about 90 yards north of the southeast corner Of the SWI4 Of SEt4 of Sec. 2s, thence eastward on line of present settlement road to the south east corner of the SE4 of SE1 of Sec. 2s. point on the Foran Gap road about 50 yards east cf the SWl4 Of SWL of Sec 27, a total distance Of about one and one-half miles
 T. D. Reid P. NJ. White,
 J. M. owens, and others.
 Dated thls 29th day of August 1907.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
uIbls Drove HIm se Drink.

Abram B. Cartridge. very drunk. was picked up by the police force from the gutter on South Main street. says 6 dispatch from Waterbury. Conn. Ib his hand he clasped an open Bible and he spoke to the ofdcers strangely in Scriptural phrases. In court Abram said that study of the Bible had driven him to his fall.
 Tt is SO full of Inconsistencies" he declared. T learn it's truths and am uplifted- discover that its truths are false. and sink to the depths. How can deliberately stay in my light mind. judge. when find that the foundation of salvation is buIlded on sand. and good liquor. which will make me forget 1t is SO cheapT
 Cartridge was sent to jail for % dAyA
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
What's in q Name.

You can't help the name you're born with save by . cumbrous legal pro. cess. A correspondent cycling in eastern England has happened on name which. for 'eddity. is hard to beat. From . shop window it was hlaxoned forth. h naked ugliness-- Hogsfiesh! How Dickens would have delighted in 1t! The owner is moro heavily burdened even than the bear. CTS of Ebenezsr--on whose hard lot the window had recently something to say; more to be sympathised with than those Norfolk Towards who were once Buggs.-London Chronicle.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Lame Back.

This is an ailment for which Chamber laln's Pain Balm has proven especially valuable. In almost every instance it affords prompt and permanent relief MT. Luke .aGrange ofOrange, Mich., says of it; Amer using a plaster and other remedies for three weeks for bad lame back, purchased bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and two applications effected cure" For sale by Jackson Drug company and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
H,, HIeh EstrmatIen Of stsam.

Carlyle once startled the English. speaking people into recognition of the value of their great dranatist by suddenly asking the British public which 1t would rather lose. Shake. speare or India? I thought of that the other day, muses the editor of tho Ruder. when was reading m arti. cle on steam navigation. What would the world rather lose than steam What? Why. almost everything: our literature, our art, our religions. Moth Ing we have is so valuable as steam. It is the greatest civilizer the world has ever possessed.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Celestial Fashions.

The appearance of the comet was sueh that the sensitive Pleiades were shocked.
 How disordered you look!" they exclaimed. Do stop and let us hx your hair"
 Don't touch mel" returned tho comet breathlessly. This is the au- tomobile tousle."
 And with a rush of wind and a shower of sparks he was gone ieay- ing the gentle sisters to recover from their astonishment as best they might. Puck.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy
 One of the Rest on the rlarket.

TOT many years Chamberlain's Congh hemedy has constantly gained in favor and popularity until 1t is now one Of the most staple medicines In use and has an enormous saie' It is intended especially for acute throat and lung diseases. such as coughs 'oios and croup, and can always be depenaea upon It is pleasant and safe to take and iS undoubtedly the best in the market for the purpose for which 1t is intended. For sale oy jackson Drug Co, and all dealers
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
M..krss Ground. Rented.

h parts of tho south the muskrat skin trade is 90 important that the marshes on which they have their bur rows are rented out for the shoot ing. The sport is usually best at night, when the animals are out in search of food. It sometimes occurs that an unusually high tide drives them from their homes. when they are slaughtered in thousands. The fur hunters only kill them in the winter and carly spring. when their coats are thick and in prime condition. The nssh is not 90 good in winter as in warmer weather. as they get thin dur ing the cold weather.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
wh.. K. Wanted to Know.

There" said the great masnate when his attorney entered. Hook over that dispatch"
 'Um," observed the lawyer. after reading the story. looks rather bad. sixtyseven indictments! Gracious! I don't like that"
 Don't like it? What are you talk. ing about? didn't send for you te And out whether you liked 1t or not What want you to do is to Ind out whether I am going to Europe or & stand on my technicalities.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
TIMBER LAND ACT, JUNE }, 1878
 Notice for Publication.
United States Land ofnce.


 Camden, Arkansas, July II, 1907.
 Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act Of congress of June 3, 1878. entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California, Ore gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August |, 1892
 GROVER FLANAGAN, of Howard County of Polk, State of Arkan- sas, has this day lied in this office his sworn statement, No. f1i0. for the purchase of the Frl. WIZ Of section No. Gin Township No. S Range No. 32 w., and will offer proofto show that the land sought is more valuable for It's timber or stone than for agricultural pur- poses, and to establish his claim to said land before Circuit Clerk of Polk County at Mena, Arkansas, on Monday the 7th day ofOctober, 1907.
 He names as witnesses: James A. q. Mur- doch, William F. Graham, John R. Little, of Howard, Arkansas, and Eihanan R. Bry- ant of Mena Arkansas.
 Any ard all persons claiming adversely the above-described lands are requested to file their claims in this of1ce on or before said 7th day of October, 1907, July IS II. c. Friedheim. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Road Notice.

To the Honorable County court,Pol County, Ark:
 We, the undersigned, will present to the County Court a petition for new county road fin District No. 3, said road being de- scribed as follows: Beginning at point on road crosses, and running as nearly In straight line as practicable Co the southwest corner of the SE4 Of SMh, Sec, 29, thence south one quarter Of mile to the southwest corner of the N fi4 or the NW34 Sec. 3f, all in Twp. | S., K. 90 w., thence east 10 intersect Sent a E F. Ivy ford,
 F. M White. ct aL
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Beyond Expression

G. W. Farlowe, East Florence, Ala. writes; ..For nearly seven years was afflicted with form of skin disease which caused an ar most unbearable itching. could neither work. rest or sleep in peace. Nothing gave me permanent relief until l tried Hunts Cure. One application relieved me; one box cured me. have stayed cured. am grate- ful beyond expression.
 Hunts Cure Is guaranteed remedy TOT all itching diseases of the skin, Price oc,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Do You Itch7

Ifso. you know the sensation Is not an agreeable one, and hard to cure unless the proper treatment is used.
 Hunts Cure is theKing ofali skinremedies. If cures promptly any itching trouble known. No matter the name or place. One applica- ion rslleves-one box Is absolutely guaFan. eed te cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
A NoyeIist's Husband Arrested.

New York, Sept. 12.-Dr. Charles M. Freeman, husband of Mary E Wiikins' the novelist, has been arrested in his home town of Methuchen, N, Jp on the charge of aiding and abettlng d gambling game. Dr, Freeman, 1t ap- nears was a candidate for the repub- lican nomination for mayor. It IS charged that he backed a citizen oi inc town in a game of craps against two negroes, his object being 1t Is al ,eged to influence the negroes to vote for him. The primaries were nelo Tuesday and pr. Freeman was not only hopelessly beaten, but his arrest on the gambling charge occurred.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Ofiice at
 Camden, Ark, August, l9, 1907. Notice Is hereby given that
 WILLIAM A. HEATH of Board Camp, Ark, has filed notice of hs' entention to make final five year proof in support Of his claim. viz; Homestead Entry No. 2a6s2 made July 2, 1901 for the Sl SE L SEL SWI4, Section s, and SWl{, SWL, Section 9, Township south, Range Q West, and that said proof will be made before Circuit Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on october ', 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- ton of, the land, viz:
 Henry Harrison Of Mena, Ark, Aaron ". Heath, Thomas M. Heath Elzie ]. Lewis, all Of Board Camp, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Have You chilIs :?

It cured your Pa and also your Ma Of chiiis in the long ago and it will cure you now. It has been tested by time and It's merits have been proven. We guarantee one bottle to cure any one case of Chills. If 1t falls your money is cbeerfully refunded-and it's name is Cheatham's Chill Tonic.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Concrsts LIahthouse .

By the use of concrete . tall light house was constructed in . short pc riod of time at the Point de Ia Coubrs, at the mouth of the Girende river. in France. The building is 725 feet high and about 35 feet in diameter at the base. It was finished in nine months after the beginning of the work. and cost tso,o0e. The haste was due to the fact that the sea threatened to wash away the old structure
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Attack of D'arrhoea Cured by One Dose of ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera. and Diarrhoea
 Remedy.

was so weak from an attack of dearrhoea that could scarcely attend to my duties, when took dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It cured me entirely and I had been taking other medicine for nine days without relief I heartily reccomend this remedy AS being the best to my Knowledge for bowel com plaints.-R. c. Stewart, of the firm oi Stewart Bro. Greenviile, Ala. For sale by Jackson Drug Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
An Opportunity sIIghted.

An Opportunity sIIshted. Why dent you buy stock in that company"
 Tt doesn't seem to me that the men running 1t have good business judgment They say that in month the price of the stock will be double"
 "Yes?"
 Well, why don't they wait . month before selling 1t to me?"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
IfIt's a Reputation

vop are after. Whites Cream Vermifuge mas a world wide reputation as the best oi all worm destroyers, and for it's tonic influence on weak and unthrifty children. ltimproves their digestion and assimilation or their food. strengthens their nervous system ana restores them to health and vigor natural to a child. If you want a healthy happy child get a bottle of Whites Cream Nermi- h,ea. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
The Pain pIucker.

IT pain or bruIse af1iicts you rub 1t on, rub
 1t on. Then before you scarcely know 1t the trouble
 will be gone. For an aching joint or muscle do the same. It extracts all pain and poisons, plucks the
 stings and heals the lame. Hunts Lightning on does it.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
Out of the Vision,

Tn the olden times 1t is said that it was possible for man to render himself invisible"
 "Pshaw! That's not at all remark able! Men in this country are doinS ht every day. You don't say so! How do they manage it?'
 By marrying famous women!"- Smiths Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
WARNING OKnER.

State of Arkansas. County of ioik, Center Townshlp-In Justice Court.
 C. F. Newman, plaintin sersus B. W. Wag- ner defendant.
 The defendant, E. W. Wagner Is warned to appear In this court within thirty days and answer the complaint Of the piaintiI, c r. Newman.
 Sept II, 1907. C' oodrnn' 5- r.