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The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27

A contract has been let by the town council for the construction of 2000 feet of four-feet solid stone sid ewalk covering the dis tance from Hamp Owens corner on Springfield street to Broa'l- way leading to ths depot. 1hs work is to be done by John Phillips at cost of 27 1-2 ants per feet, making the total cost of the job $550, half which is to be paid by the property owners along the south side of Ninth street. The work is to be laid to grade. Now, if an extension can be made across the Phillips 6 Russell addition, connecting with the walk to tho public school building, the entire distance from the square to the depot will be covered by a substantial walk, serving the double purpose of walk from both parts of town to the school building.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27

The Tribune will have to re-
 tract one marriage reported last week, that of Ely Hubbs
 and Miss Ova Remsey. It was
 clearly a case of misinformation. We beg the young peoples par
 don, and trust that they have
 suffered no damage by the erron-
 enous report.
 D. c. Dormer, the tin shop
 and hardware man, will move his
 stock to the Foster building oppo- site the Pleasant hotel to vacate
 the Nunnally building for E. J..
 Megown, who bought the build- ing for the purpose of opening
 a bakery.
 The Tribune was the means of
 bringing home the pocket book and something over S27 in cash which E. J Megown dropped on the street last week. J. B. Har-
 den found it and responded to the Advertisement at once as a matter of course. Tom Morris was over from Berryville Tuesday. Mrs. Minnie Christian, near Yocum, is reported dangerously ill.
 Jeff Hubbs and family have returned from stay of several
 months in California. It seems that the tropical climate of the Golden state is not even sufficient
 to keep people away from Arr
 kansas.
 Earnest Baughman is home from Springfield for vacation
 He is attending commercial col lege.
 George Buell., George Phil lips and Roy Trantham, the
 hunters, returned Saturday night { from their outing on Long creek. There is no reason to doubt the truth of their hunting stories,
 since they own up to missing
 every shot at wild turkey an d playing equally as bad a hane
 in other instances. They baggec
 53 rabbits and 2 good supply o1
 quails.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
Santa brought a boy to MT. and Mrs. Henry Lenox.

otio hA S' A1CAi y dCuOA'
 Lundy Cox and wife have re- turned after an absence of several years in Idaho, joining the hosts who can say from experience that there is no better place to live than Arkansas.
 The Christmas tree at High land school house is reported to have been a very enjoyable affair. Much credit is given Miss Martha Patty, the teacher, for it's success.
 J. B. Rhodes is quite seriously ailing this week, being threat. ened with an attack of fever.
 Collector Haley cites the people of Hickory to tax paying Feb. 3, 4, and 5.
 l.. T. Lake of Gotebo, Okla. is here visiting his friend E. J. Megown and will probably To. cate.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27

Chas. Wurm and family, Fred Lange and family and John Seabold and family of Keokuk, Iowa, arrived last week to make this country their homes. They are all relatives of w. D. Lemon and are brought to this country through his influence. MT. Wurm purchased through Mr. Lemon several months ago the Files tract of land a mile and a half south of town and MT. Lange had in like manner purchased the Price Shipley place in tae same neighborhood. The Tribune welcomes these families to the best we have here aud hopes that they may find themselves pros porous and contented.
 Dave Watson and family have returned to their home here after an absence covering a period of some weeks at Monett. Mo-, where Dave and his boys have been employed by the Frisco railroad company.
 J. B. Reeves has gone to Neosho, Mo-, on a short business trip.
 Fred Puckett came over from Eureka Springs Wednesday for a brief Christmas visit with his mother.
 MT. and Mrs. Wright are here from Carterville, Mo-, visiting Mrs. Wright's grandmother, Mrs. T. D. Bliss.
 Among the Christmas wed dings was the marriage of Sher- man Buell. and Miss Mary Ben ton. The bride is a daughter oi l Wash Benton now of Zinc.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
Badly Mixed up.

Abraham Brown, of Winterton, N. Y., had very remarkable experience ; he says: "Doctors got badly mixed up over me; one said heart disease !; two called it kidney trouble; the fourth blood poison, and the fifth stomach and liver trouble; but none of them helped me; so my wife advised trying Electric Bitters, which are restoring me to per feet health. One bottle did me more good than all five doctors prescribed" Guaranteed for blood poison, weakness and all stomach, liver and kidney complaints, sold by all druggist, 50c.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
Headache?

If it does, you should try Dr. Miles, Anti-Pain Pills. Why not do so. They will relieve the pain in just a few min- utes. Ask your druggist There are 45,000 druggists in the U. s. Ask any of them. A package of 9 doses costs 25 cents. One tablet usually. stops a headache. They relieve pain without leaving any disagreeable after-effects isn't that what you want?
 my SUI OuyOCI AdS uSC0 Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills for long time. He never had anything to help him so much for headache. A year ago he came home, and I was down sick with such a dreadful nerv- ous headache. He gave me one of the Anti-Pain Pills, and after while I took another and was entirely re- lieved. always keep them in the house now, and gave many away to others suffering with headache"
 MRS. LOUISE LEWELLYN.
 Powell, South Dakota Your druggist sells pr. Miies' Antl- Pain Pills, and we authorize him to return the price of first package (only) If 1t falls to benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota, with it's silver mines, bonanza farms, wide ranges and strange natural formations, is veritable wonderland. At Mound City, in the home of Mrs. E. D. Clapp, a wonder full case of healing has lately occurred. Her son seemed near death with lung andthroat trouble. "Exhausting cough ing spells occurred every five minutes writes Mrs. Clapp, "when began glv- ing Dr. Kings New Discovery the great medicine. tbat saved his iife ana completely cured him. Guaranteed TOT T couchs and colds, throat ana lung troubles, sold by all druggist. DUG ana St.OO. Trial bottle free.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
MULES WANTED.

I will be i'm Green Forest Friday, Jan. 5, for the purpose of buying mules IA 3-4 to 15 1-2 hands high, , three to seven years old. Must be sound and in good flesh.
 Bring out what you have and l give you a chance to get the top market.
 GEO. M.CALLOWAY.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
Lee Smith has suspended oper-

Lee Smith has suspended oper- ation of the steam shovel and is home this week enjoying the the holidays.
 Mrs. John Roberts left Satur- day for her home at Little Rock, after visit of three weeks at the home of her parents, Col. and Mrs. Len Nunnally.
 Mrs. Louise Youngblood and children have returned here from Long, Okla, where they have made their home for several years past.
 Mrs. c. c. O'Neal came home Saturday from Harrison where she had been for a short visit.
 Misses Phene and Bob Crock ett of Carrollton have rented the Star hotel and furnishings of Mrs. Duncan.
 Ali Leathers and his mother, Mrs. Catherine Leathers, are spending the holidays with rel atives at Tahle4uab, Okla.
 B. K. Foster and family of Vernon, Texas, arrived here last Saturday and will probably locate. They have rented the Trower property.
 Capt. Hopper is up from Har- rison this week visiting his friend Capt. Lightburn and look ing after his land interests. While here he sold Capt. Light burn 20-acre tract adjoining George Galloway's place on the north.
 Ebert Littrell arrived from Vernon, Tex, Monday to spend the holidays with relatives and friends near Centerpoint. He will go to Kansas from here.
 A quiet wedding was celebrat- at the home of Ex- Sheriff Oscar Grim Tuesday morning, the con- tracting parties being his daugh. ter, Miss May, and Amos Blasin- game, the ceremony being per- formed by Rev. Edwards. The happy couple leave tomorrow for their future homeat Raton, N. M., where the groom locat- ed some months ago. They have our best wishes. Ross Harbert of Leslie is among the numerous holiday vis- itors.
 ] Cheer up, old bachelors. 1908 is g leap year.
 Don't make any New Year resolutations you cannot afford to break.
 The effects of whiskey was more in evidence this Christmas than usual. There is no reason why fines for violations should not amount to several hundred dollars. Officers should do their whole duty in this matter.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27

Now, don't get mixed up on some of our IT year old locals on first page and imagine you are reading the current news. Isaac Butler, night captain of the Police department of Mus- kogee, Okla, and wife arrived Monday for a ten days, visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Butler and other relatives. Mrs. Tempa Shipman, widow of the late "Doc" Shipman, died near Denver early Mc nday. She was about seventy five years old.
 Mrs. pr. Poynor has been quite seriously ailing for several days past.
 Atty. F. o. Butt came over from Eureka Springs for a brief visit returning in the afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. Butt, who had come over the day before.
 Mrs. A. B. Wilson went to Harrison Tuesday to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr.
 and Mrs. J. J. Marrs.
 MT. and Mrs. s. W. Peters left Sunday for holiday visit at the home of their daughter at Paris, These are two of our most in- dustrious and good old people, and The Tribune hopes they will have an enjoyable visit.
 The arrival, of boy has brought gladness to the home of H. B. Callen, near Yocum.
 c. c. O'Neal and wife left yesterday for St. Louis, wher e they will consult several of the leading specialists of the country concerning the condition of Mrs. O'Neal's eyes, which have been giving her much trouble for the past several months.
 If The Tribune is a little shy on news matter this week blame it to the holidays. Our faithful force was entitled to more recrea- tion than we are in a position to give them this year.
 E. c. Cooper arrived home Sunday after an absence of nearly a month in different portions of the state working in the capacity of special agent for Barkley, Bloom & Co.,, General Fire Insurance Agency of Pine Bluff. He tells us he has ac- cepted position with this agency for working as special agent and adjuster covering the year 1908, most of his time to be devoted to the new state of Oklahoma. The Tribune is glad to note that MT. Cooper commands an excellent salary in his new position and we have no boubt he will make good money for his employers, for he is one of the best informed and ablest insurance hustlers in the state. MT. Cooper's work consists of adjusting losses, making fire maps of towns and rating the various buildings, making inspections and re- ports on towns with reference to cleanliness and methods for reducing the fire hazard, map ping and inspecting special haz- zards and looking after the agency force. The general agency of Barkley, Bloom & Co. covers the states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The Tribune is authorized to an- nounce Sam H. Doxey of Prairie town ship as candidate the office of Treas urer of Carroll county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

The Tribune is authorized to an- nounce J. E. Gregson of Carrollton township as candidate the office of County Clerk of Carroll county, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-12-27
Local Mention.

Baled straw for sale. T. S. Phillips.
 The Green Forest mercha nts have no occasion for complaint on the holiday trade.
 The absence of fire crackers and general nuisances in Green Forest during the holiday season has been refreshing for those who like to see things move in an orderly way. The merchants are to be congratulated on not .tocking up with goods that \ 70 more to disturb than lend en- joyment to the general public.
 Col. c. I. Forsyth is back from visit to his former home in Missouri.
 James Batta came in from Lit tie Rock to join his wife and spend Christmas with her par. ents, Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Reeves.
 Riley, Ed and George Luttrell arei ia from Cedarvale, Kan, to visit tal latives at YOcum.
 E. ,. Cooper leaves today for JaspG to adjust the losses sus- tainel by one of his companies in a fird which recently destroyed the north side of the square of that cty.
 Mr.and Mrs. L. H. Smith gave some juvenile friends and rela- tives, sparlor Christmls tree on the aNrnoon of the 2th and the childNe present deqare that it was N,mense, or words to that s\t. Elder Martin made nice talk fopthe children, amou Nta things saying he is sixtzeight years old and this was tkufst Christmas tree he had ttended.
 =. Albert Buell. came in with Rta Christmas eve night and
 ceaded to enjoy the festivities K the season with his relativities knd 4iends. Albert has been travel Ing in various parts of the UniteI States during the past three years as salesman for Stauling buggies and hacks akd hss made a remarkable suc- dss. He is tired of the road, bwewr, and will at once take klarg of the store of T. M. Buell.
 Go at Cisco. Albert is fine kJusipss young man and his suc- Hess n the mercantile line is as- Esure..
 II Flank Wells and wife and bab, are here from Ft. Smith to s{,u4en the holidays with their rela lives and numerous friends, Fra Ink having secured lay-off fro h his duties as street car col o4ductor.
 The Christmas chimney at the Methodist church Christmas eve wks we'll atteneed. Supt. Azdell oi the Sunday school played the rdll of Santa Claus in a manner tlat delighted the crowd of ylungster, who found that they fad been substantially remem- b$ed with presents. The crowd waS. ae of the most orderly ones eveAassembled in our town.
 The long suffering of James lurcelly came to a close last Friday morning, when he ,assed into eternal rest. De- ceased was eighty seven years )ld and for the past several years lad been complete invalid, having lost one limb and his eye sipht. Interment was made in the Denver cemetry Sunday, funeral services being conducted bv Elder M. M. Butler of Green Forest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-25
CHILD ALMOST
A SOLID SORE
From Skin Disease from Birth Until
Six Years Old Father Spent
Fortune on Her Without Benefit
old Doctor Suggested Cuti-
cura, which Cured Her In Two
Months, Leaving
SKIN SOFT AS A BABYS
AND WITHOUT A SCAR

al have a cousin in Rockingham Co.
who once had skin disease from her
birth until she was six years of age.
Her father had spent fortune on her
to get her cured and none of the treat
ments did herany good. Old DR.. c.
suggested that he try the Cuticura REM
edies which he did When he COM
menced to use 1.-THE child was almost in a
solid scab. He had used it about two
months and the child was well. Twas
there when they commenced to use your
Cuticura Remedies. stayed that week
and then returned home and stayed two
weeks and then went back and stayed
with them two weeks longer and when
went home could hardly believe she
was the same child. Her skin was as
soft as q baby's without a scar on it. I
have not seen her in seventeen years but
have heard from her and the last time
heard from her she was well. That is
where became acquainted with Cuti-
cura. ] hope this may be Of some ser
vice to you in the future. Mrs. W. p.
Ingle, Burlington, N. c., June l6. 1905. '
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-25
Nursing Mothers and
Oyer-burdened Women

In all stations Of life, whose vigor and
vitality may have been undermined and
broken down by over work, exacting
social duties, the too frequent bearing OF
children, or other causes, viii find In DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription the most
potent, invigorating restorative strength
Eiver ever devised for their special beneI
&c. Nursingenothers wiz find II especial.
ly valuable III sustaining Nelr strength
and promoting an aeundant nourlshment
IOT & the sSs ihd TsRSstsn too sSs
system for baby's coming and rSodsxlng
the ordeal comparatively painless. 10
eando no harm I'M any state, or condition
81 the Iemale system.
Delicate, nefV0Is. Weak women. who
suffer from frequent headaches, back
ache, dragging-down distress low down
in the abdomen, or from painful or irreg-
ular monthly periods, gnawing or dis
tressed sensation in stomach, dizzy or
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floating before eyes, have disagreeable,
pelvic catarrhal drain, prolapSus, ante
version or retro-yersion or other displace-
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Of parts will, whether they experience
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DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
rhis world-iamed specific Tor woman'S
weaknesses and peculiar ailments Is a
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wrapper and attested under oath. DR..
Pierce thus invites the fullest inyestiga.
tion OF his formula knowing that Il will
be found to contain only the best agents
known to tho most advanced medical
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II You want to know moro about tho
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You can't afford 70 accept as q substi'
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-25
ANOTHER HEDGE CASE
IN AUDRAIN COUNTY
8 J. Bovine, Jr.. Sued-Full Particu'
lars Concerning Suit-May Prove
to DO a Test Case-Much In
terest Aroused Over the
Litigation.

Il CGubIdkiu 0udfus
Benz. Crump, living In Lawson Dis
trict, Audrain county, filed suit in
the court of that county Monday
against S. j. Bovine, Jr., Road Over
seer Of Lawson District, asking fol
81, 500 damages on four different counts
at the same time and place Geo.
Crump, Of this city. VIM. Crump and
Mrs. Pima Goslin, of Lawson District,
entered suit for 5000 damages on three
counts.
The first count in Benz. Crump's
suit charges that Bovine cut a ditch
in front of plaintiffs place, and along
the public road to the detriment and
damage of. the property. For the said
alleged damage the plaintiff asks the
sum of $3.50.
The second count is for cutting a
ditch along the northeast side of
plaintiffs land, and the sum of $3.50
is named as the damage to the said
place.
The third count charges that Bovine
cut quarter of mile OF hedge along
the north side Of plaintiffs place and
that said hedge was cut less than the
height prescribed Iby law, wherein
the plaintiff was damaged to the ex-
tent of $500.
The fourth count states that Bovine
cut down an elm tree or trees to the
extent Of damaging the property 1855.
In the companion suit entertained
by Geo. Crump, VIM Crump, and Mrs.
Pima Goslin, the first count is for cut
ting an elm tree, the destruction of
which IL is alleged, damaged the
place to the amount Of $500. The
count charges that defendant cut a
ditch in the. northeast corner OF the
plaintiffs property, thereby damag-
ing same to the amount Of .sl00.
The third count charges Bovine
with cutting a hedge fence and
shade trees, thus damaging the pro-
perty to the extent of $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-25
Mrs. Sarah Hubbard Dead.

Mrs. Sarah Hubbard, who was Q:
years old, the ninth Of March. died
after brief illness Of paralysis at the
home Of her grand-daug hter, Mrs
Ola Hanson, on 3. Promenade street
at ten p. m. Wednesday, April II.
Mrs. Hubbard was born In Tenn
essee, and moved to Mexico from
Galloway county about two years ago.
Her husband has been dead for many
years, and she only leaves one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Elizabeth Caldwell, of
Shreveport, Louisiana. Marion wor-
ley and Mrs. Hanson, both Of this
city, are grandchildren Of the de.
ceased.
The funeral services were ,con-
Quoted from the Hanson home at
nine O'Clock Friday morning by Rev.
Q. M. Aker, pastor Of the Methodist
church of which denomination the
deceased was a member.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-25
Gard From ]. G. King.

AS is known, 1 have sold my meat
and grocery business to Mr.. Howard
G. Baskete, who is now in full charge.
I bespeak for him the continuance Of
the patronage that my friends have
given me and his best to please you
Ny books and all accounts will ot
be found with Mr. Baskets book
keeper, and l shall be pleased tC
have ss early settlements as possible
d2 vi. j.. y. King.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-25
90 q PURIFIES
o.o.o.THE Blood

There other part Of physical system upon
depends as upon the blood The muscles bones and
other portions Of the body sustained developed enabled
their different duties because they supplied with nourheut and
heahu through the
becomes contaminated and polluted sluggish
and torpid the bodily waste leave the refuse
and matter OF the body
absorbed into the blood and Rheumatism, itching dsfgung
skin disease the result Muddy
pIpes all show that hunor has taken root IL the circulation
and rendered and unfit for nohn the body
disease which be
blood of parents handed down children
battle against disease usually of
matis Crh Skin Diseases Ulcers Poison
etc. are all seated blood troubles and until this vital fluid purified
they cannot be cured For all blood diseases s.
put the market This medicine herbs and harks
blood and properties ngoes
the circulation and all posors impurities and huo supplies
the blood with the hethfu needs and completely blood
diseases OF every kind s. s. Rheuman, Cata, So
Skin Diseases Sores and Ulcers Blood
puhes the blood Book the bood medical advice
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA. ca
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-25
WESTERN LAMBS AT $275.



W. d. Mason, prominent farmer
and stockman Of Audrain county, Mo-,
was on the market with 316 head of
clipped Western lambs that averaged
SO lbs and sold at SITS. Mr.. Mason
was here yesterday morning with a
load Of the same kind of lambs that
sold at the same price, and he was SO
we'll pleased that he caught an early
train for home, went out to bis home
and brought in these two loads. Mr..
Mason was highly pleased with the
condition Of the market and says that
he will make profit Of nearly $500
per head on all the sheep be fed this
last winter.
Audrain county, Mo-, was represent
ed by Casper 3 Shobe in st. Louis
Friday with 25 steers and heifers OF
S29 lbs average at $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-25
A Most Worthy Entsrpri.s.

The Memorial Home Of st. Louis Is
worthy the liberal support of the peo-
pie throughout Missouri. Ii Is not 9
denominational institution but takes
care Of old people from all parts Of
Missouri.
Hamilton Hall, of this city, died
there a few weeks ago and at this
time Mr.. and Mrs. Tate, OF Mexico.
are being cared for.
The average cost is $40 per capita
per month, which is most reasonable.
Mrs. ]. E. Allison, of st. Louis, q
sister-in-law Of Miss Linnie Allison, o
Mexico, is member Of the board Of
this institution.
The people OF Mexico and Audrain
county feel very kindly toward this
home and should participate in the
movement to raise q mile Of dimes.
Those desiring to contribute one dime
or a foot of dimes. which Is equal to
$500 can communicate with Miss Lin
ME Allison, Of Hardin College. We
trust our r aders will respond prompt
lY.