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The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
JANSEN JOTTINGS.

Many people are now seeking the delights of Polk county air and wa. ter.
 United States Marshal Holt has ar rested Bill Ross and took him to Fort Smith for selling whiskey around and about"
 Ed McMicheal's orchard lies east of Hatton two miles; from there sev, eral carloads of fruit were shipped Mir. McMicheal had his fruit crated and hauled by wagon to the spur at Hatton.
 Lots in whole blocks at Hatton Gar have lately been bought and crowd of enterprising people will, in the near future, take hold of the pur- chase and in a united effort put in many conveniences for health and pleasure seekers.
 Mir. Claude Head of Texarkana bought the fruit on the Daniels orchard near Wickes and shipped many bushels Mir. McMicheal also had an interest in the Daniels orch ard. Many others with small orch ards have made shipments by ex- press or added to the carload lots.
 Wickes. did herself proud on fruit shipments. Strawberries in large quantities have been shipped at a good profit from early spring. Mir, Spikes, two miles south of Wickes, had strawberries for his Christmas dinner, gathered fresh from his patch and has shipped them till oth- CT points crowded them out.
 z. H. G.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
B0uLDERS FROM ROCKY

Another nice boy at the home Of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Chamber. lam.
 0. K. Turner and his sister, Miss Ola, visited at Hatfield last week.
 Dr. D. W. Conually made pro. fessional trip to near Nichols Monday.
 A successful revival meeting has just closed at the Free Will Baptist church.
 Sam Goodwin and family of Clarksville are with relatives at Rocky this week.
 Rain is needed badly, but crops are looking remarkably well con sidering the dry weather.
 Ed. Rabun. from near Janssen, was shaking hands with friends here the first of the week.
 Haywood Pennell and wife and Grandma Nichols, of Big Cedar, l. T., were trading at Rock y Monday.
 H. w. Cummings received wotd late Sunday evening tha, his son, w. w., who has been teaching a music school at Muse, l. T., was dangerously sick al that place.
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
INK DOTS.

Rex Wood was kicked by a mule Friday morning and badly hurt.
 A. B. Balentine and family at tended church at Board Camp Sunday.
 Mrs. A. H. Cross and children of Meua are spending a few days with relatives in this section.
 Oscar Rolling and iarily came home Friday eveaiug after spend- ing two weeks with relatives at Amity.
 MT. and Mrs. w. J. Townsend came home Tuesday after visit ing relatives in Sebastian county one week.
 Mir NJ. s. Whitworth and daughter, Mrs. Butler and family, started 10 the Indian Territory last Monday to visit relatives. Mrs. Sterling of Heavener, T., wlo has been spending some time  al the home of her daug ghter, Mrs. Shade Shelton, returned home.
 Kitty Fried, who has been at work at Mena for some time, came home for a short visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Cottmau.
 Dick Sterling who has been in Missouri, near Hamilton for the past eleven months, came in the other day to visit his parents, MT. and Mrs. F. c. Sterling.
 Douglas Mitchell who has been al Joplin, Mo, for some time spent Saturday night at the home of his uncle, J. H. Mitchell. He was on his way to Egger to visit relatives there,
 Dora Parrish, who IS teaching school at Board Camp spent Fri day night at the home of her aunt, Mrs. G. l.. Harris. She also spent Saturday night and
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
SHADY BREEZES

Joe Moore has been sick with fever for the past ten days.
 Everything points to fair corn crop except little rain is necd- ed.
 Clyde Lawrence, second son of U. $. Lawrence is down with fever.
 J. L. Arnold and G. w. Whis- enhunt left Monday to log for Mohler's saw mill.
 After October 1st., our post office will be money order office, supplying long felt want.
 I. B. Whisenhunt and John Bell went over the mountain to Moher's mill to log Sunday.
 J. M. Hatfield has built fine veran0a across the front of his house. neat and pleasing i'm provement.
 The cotton in this neighbor- hood, or the whole IS looking fiue. The stalks are low but bolls are plenty. Chas. Higgins has the frame work for his new house up and partly closed ia. When finished It will be au ornament to the neighborhood.
 Our school under the tutorship of Miss Sterling, is about the best we have had for a number ol years. Miss Sterling is well liked by the general populace.
 w. E. Tibbs has placed an aux Hilary boiler at his saw mill aud expects to do some big log cut. ting to relieve the congested yard.
 Uncle Wash Lance can truly be proud of his corn and cotton. The cotton on stalks is ia clus, ters, crowdiug each other fol space. Ye correspondent spent Saturday aud Sunday with Mir. Lance and was highly entertain. ed. Breezy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
ACORN STEMS.

Mir. Dave Larman went to Page, |. T., Sunday.
 Mir. s. V. Bolton has sold bis crop and moved to Haileyville.
 Calvin Black recently moved from Mena to .his place.
 A protracted meeting will be- gin at Owens chapel next Satur- day.
 Mrs. C. E. Fair of Hugo, I. T., is visiting relatives at Acorn tn is week.
 Miss Georgia White has re- turned to her home at Panama, I. T., after spending a few weeks with friends here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bert Anderson oi Orlando, Fla, accompanied by MT. Edwards, are visiting MT. c,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

E. Anderson and family. They will remain until the latter part of the month.
 Mrs. Mary Gamble from Mis- souri IS visiting at the home of w. c. Reed.
 MT. Perry Reed, who started for Page, I. T.. has landed in Mir. Lamberps cotton patch.
 Miss Rosa Bra wlev has returned home from a few weeks visit with relatives in Franklin county.
 Mrs. Jones and daughter of De Kalb, Tex, accompanied by Mrs. Gaddy, are visiting relatives at this place.
 Mir. and Mrs. NJ. c. Petefsh, oi Virginia, Ill.,, who have been vis- ting at the home of their rela- tive, Mir. B. F. Petefsh, returned home Saturday.
 Prof. ]. E. Earl has a very flourishing school, over 105 pupils beng enrolled. The boys and girls in this vicinity have decided to- attend school this term and make 1t one of the best iu the history of the school. Severa parents are talking of transfer ring to Acorn. The professor and the children have cleared off large play ground and improved the appearance of things in many ways.
 Ruetic
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
In Memorium.

On Friday August 6. 1907, the death angel visited the home oi Brother Willis B. Taylor of Jans- sen aud claimed his precious wife as his victim. Another beauti- lul christian life has closed, au- other home broken up, another chair is vacant. A sad hearted husband, father, mother, broth CTS, sisters, three small children and host of friends are left to mourn her loss. In sister Lula's death earth has lost a saint, Heaven has gained a jewel
 Borrowing friends, look up, Heaven is richer, sweeter and more beautiful for her being there.
 Mrs. Matte Cole.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Pleased With Mena Merchants.

Joe Hayes, worthy citizen of Black Springs, in Montgomery county, was in the city Wednes- day morning doing some trading. Mir. Hayes is highly elated over the square deal always shown him by the Mena merchants, and in substance stated that as long as merchants at Black Springs and Womble continue to sell goods as they do at present it pays him and will any other man to come to Meua to buy goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

Sunday with her mother, Mrs. 5. E. Chambers. She reports her school doing nicely.
 Mrs. Mary J. Cearley has gone 10 Garland county 10 visit her mother and other relatives there. Ernest Cole and wife have moved to the home of Mir. Earl near Quito. MT. Earl is Mrs. Coles father.
 There has been some lumber hauled to the ford of Irons Fork for the purpose of building a bridge across that stream.
 MT. Homer of Caddo Gap, Montgomery county, with his family visited at the home of bis aunt, Mrs. NJ. l.. Warren and left for home Saturday.
 Thos. Wilcox of Scott county who has been visiting friends and relatives in this section the past two weeks returned home Saturday.
 A horse fell with Grady Garden Monday while on his way to Mena with some beef cattle. The boy fell on the ground and tho hose stepped on his foot, hurting 1t pretty badly.
 J. D. Cleland of Scott county came in the first of the week and after visiting relatives few days left for his home. His mother, Mrs. K. C Cleland and two daugn ters, Lucy and May, accompani- ed hiin home also Bert Ster- ling.
 Betsy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
TO CLOSE FROM g TO l2 TUEsDAl
Mayor 0lney Desires That the Usul
 Custom Prevail.

Mayor Olney said last uighi that he desired that all busiues houses close their doors between the hours of 9 and i2, Tuesday August 20, in order that all wha are to participate in the big par, ade may have the opportunity to do so, as we'll as permitting all others to lay down business cara and enjoy this feature Of the cele. bration.
 Measures are to be taken to have the city's downtown streets sprinkled before and after tds Fair.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Who Will Raise the Biggest Carnl

The 12 3rd best ears of corn or exhibition at the fair will geli pair of Peters "Diamond Braud shoes worth s 75. These shoes are on exhibition at the Mera Mercantile Company's store They are guaranteed to give sa'' isfactiou. Call and see them aoa leave us your name if you wsn' to contest for them.
 Mena Mercantile O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Southern Realty Company Changs'

H. Fred Snider has pnrcnas.u the interest Of J. +. Todd in lns s Southern Realty Company, any anu will hereafter conduct and conuo' all matters pertaining to the Oas' n. ness, with the assistance ol ", NJ. B. Legate. 1t is now planns;a ols; to increase the scope ot the pu,, u',, ness to include farm ana cl,, loans and insurance. l5o'o'""
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Heat Damages Corn Crop.

Tuckermau, Aug. 2.-The weather during the past three days has been the hottest of the season. Thermometers have been registering 104 to l07 in the shade. No rain of any conse- quence has fallen since the first of July. Great damage has been done to corn. Cotton has held up remarkably we'll, but is retro grading very rapidly.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
A Few More May Be
SPECIAL PREMIUMS

Speer Hardware Co.,, Ft smith, TOT m best mule colt, one range, value D oo Webber-Seeey Hardware Co.,, Fort Smith. No. 9 steel beam blow for best horse colt. ......a..... oo Atkison- Williams Furniture Co.,, Ft
 Smith, best display of farm pro ducts 1907 from any township Ill county except Center, one MO- Oliver Chilled Plow, value. oo One case Perfection molasses (slx gallons) for the best display of home grown potatoes, any variety .. oo Reynolds Davis Co.,, Ft. Smith, 100
 lbs. flour for best loaf bread made
 from Upper Ten four, (barring
 Center township .........,..... 70 100 lbs. Blue Ribbon four for best
 angel cake made from Blue Ribbon
 Hour. ......... 'o J. B. Littlejohn x Co.,, 100 lbs. Royal
 No. 10 flour for best plate biscuit
 made from this flour, value ...... 70 Can Golden Gate coffee for second OO
 FARM PRODUCTS J. E. Hines, best dozen ears of corn,
 any variety, first prize. Slo oo J. E. Hines, second best dozen ears
 of corn. any variety ......... looo Three tallest stalks of corn. ......... OO Three tallest stalks with greatest
 number of ears s............. 0O Best peck of wheat. ........... oO Second best peck wheat, News-Dem-
 ocrat one year r................ loo
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Farm For Sale or Trade

loO-acre farm in Red River county, Texas; 75 acres in culti. vation; 50 acres finest bottom, well improved. famous for it's production of 25 cent long staple cotton; two good sets of houses
 good orchards, pastures, water; splendid location; in one mile oi schooi, church, store. Fine body oi oak timber l mile of sawmili
 Will sell for S3000, reasonable terms, or trade for good farm in FOX or Montgomery counties, Ark. For further information write Starr Heath, Clarksville, AeA' S6 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
sTcA Polk .s County News Items
BIG FORK ITEMS.

Grandma Bates is very low this week.
 Mrs. Hattie Crawford is on the sick list.
 G. A. and J. E. Bates attended church at Board Camp last night. Elijah Bates, son of MT. and Mrs. A k. Bates, is on the sick list.
 Little Crawford. son of Mrs. Nancy Crawford died at his home Sunday. His death was caused by hemorrhage of the nose. His body was iuterred at Board Camp cemetery.
 Smiles.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

When you come to Mena next week to the Celebration do not forget to have picture made of yourself or have one made Of the family group, or if you have a picture to be enlarged or copied, bring it with you and cometo the leading photograph gallery on De Queen street. All work guar auteed. Bert Hiltebrand.
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
A Successful Singing Convention at
 Hatfield.

The annual meeting of the Polk County Singing Convention convened at Hatfield August 2, and A. 1907. Quite an interesting program was rendered, consisting pricipally of songs and short talks by members of the convention, and local singing classes. The delegates in attendance at this convention were as follows: Ella and Elsie Cole, Ferdie Whisenant, Melva Keener, J. T. Heath, James Cole, Della and Allie Tubbs, Francis Imoe, Zack Yeargan, J. D. Tender son, N. P. Richardson and w. L. Nichols.
 Owing to the weather the conven- tion was not attended so largely as was expected. The following off cers were elected: c. F. Hill. presi- dent; J. D. Henderson, vice presi- dent; Miss Ferdie Whisenant, secre- tary and treasurer; J. H. Naler, local organizer; Miss Della Tubbs, organist. A vote of thanks was ex- tended to the people of Hatfield for the hospitality shown the delegates in their homes.
 There being no further business the convention adjourned to meet again the next annual meeting to be decided upon in the future.
 trust the members of this con- vention, especially the officers and leaders, will devote more time and put forth their best efforts in making our next annual meeting a greater success than the one just hed. We invite any one who is interested in music, either vocal or instrumental, to take part and become permanent member of this convention. xxx
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
MORE SPECIAL PREhIUI,
Hand Painted China for Object Stua Headlight 0verclothes for Best
 Cockerel.

Mrs. E. 0. Rrennon, the wei known artist, offers a piece of hand painted china for the best Obj9 study exhibited at the fair. Nn Brennon has an enviable reputatia as an artist and expects to make m exhibit of her work at the fair.
 Through the courtesy of Lara. Carter & Co.,, of Detroit, Sam Bsdt offers two suits of Headlight overclothes for the best cockerel 4 any breed exhibited at the fair nsSt week.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Horticultural Meeting.

We desire a good attendance a the meeting Saturday at ? O'CLOCK D. m., at the court house, as Hn the last meeting before the fai'' The committee will report pro gress and what the society may be able to accomplish in thelf eS' hibit. K. Osborn, r'es'
 w. s. Schermerhorn, Sec.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Sunday School couve ntiou at Potter

There will be township Sun day School Convention at Potter school house beginning Saturday, August IT and lasting through Sunday. A fine program of song and discussion of various sppro- priate topics by men of promi- hence iu Sunday school work in Polk county. Everybody invited to attend,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Mules. Harness and Wagon for SaI''

Have a team of hne mu.ss' ,o, about l6 hands high. about l'-vs ss pounds, practically new , '.is@ ns@ wagon and new harness. has'as '., no use for them will sell ,D II cheap. c. G. Rah, Sti''"'" Heights, or Lock Box 4S9.
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
For Sale.

loo acres farm land, 6 miles from Mena, ? miles of Rust pub. nc road and free mail deliyerv spring, 20 acres in cultivation. zo m pasture. Prices right
 w. D' Soie. Route l, Mena
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

For Sale Tine old Shores farm at Eagieton; l40 acres including bearing apple orchard. Liberal terms or trade for city property. Apply 1, ,p to Southern Realty Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

Lost-Pocketbook and siiS ss between Ransom and Mena, reward for return to h. MVr slt or to Star office. lS'0e
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

and made an eXcellent SHoWinS ]. MT. Bush expects 10 receive his appointment in short time and hopes to be assigned to the Ma tional Forest in Polk county. Mrs. Oscar Bush has arrived in Mena from Kentucky. where she visited Mir. Bush's parents. MT. and Mrs. Bush moved to Shreveport last January, but they find the climate so unpleasant that they have decided to return to Mena.
 A. H. Sasse, of Port Arthur, and family. is visiting in Mena with Rev. George Kirschke. MT, Sasse has been one of the most active men iu the development oi Port Arthur, but finds it necessary to seek better climate for the sake of his family. He may in- vest ia Mena.
 Mrs. H. B. Dickens of Alma. Kas., who is visiting at the home of Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Gay, ex- poets to leave for home this week. She will be accompanied as for as Kansas City by Mrs. Gay who will make au extended visit with relatives and friends in Rich mond and St. Joe, Mo.
 It is reported that Lee Olney, who went to Indiana some weeks ago with view of accepting a position with big electric lhgh, firm, has decided to return to Arkansas and take back his place as one of the teachers in the electrical engineering department of the State University at Fay etteville.
 Tined Shackleford, who with bis wife recently moved to Meua from Okolona, Ark, and accepted the position of bookkeeper at the Grand Leader, stated to a Star representative this morning that he expected number of his friends from that place about Sunday. They are coming to Mena to attend the fair and see the town.
 Capt. J c. Irwin is registered at the Commercial. He came to Mena for his health and a much needed rest. Capt. Irwin is a veteran railroad man, having served with the Santa Fe in New Mexico as under foreman of water service for several years, and has held the collectors position at the Gould bridge for five years. His little daughter, Susie, is with him.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

Go to NJ. D. Winton's for your fine shirts. We have a nice line. Don't fail to see them.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

the public by Tuesday evening. The bath houses are in course of construction aud will be com- pleted by the time the pool IS ready.
 See that bargain counter at Winton's store in short lengths in all kinds of goods and don't fail to see the shoe counter. Big barg rains.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Lyons have returned to their home in Homer, La, after a visit at the home of their daughter, MT. and Mrs. T. A. Awbrey.
 J. A. Ford, formerly of Texar- kama, has secured the room va cated by F. M. Reeves and is preparing to open a cleaning and dyeing establishment.
 Go to Wiuton's Store during the fair for your ribbons, faces and embroidery. The largest line to select from; good line of notions fans aud hairpins.
 F. M. Reeves has moved his real estate office from Mepa street to the room recently occupied by the postoffice, back of the Farm CTS and Merchants bank.
 B. Trotter returned last week from Texas, where he had been to accompany his wife home, who became suddenly ill a few days ago while there on a visit.
 MT. aud Mrs Bud Randolph drove out to Board Camp last week and after spending a night at the home of MT. Ran dolph's parents returned to Mena.
 E. w. Alley and Leonard Woot- ton left last Thursday for Fort Smith. From there they will visit number of the large cities of the east and while gone will do the Jamestown exposition.
 Dr. J. K. Davis left on the Traveller last Thursday for Fort Smith to meet his parents, who are coming here from their home at Fl Paso, Ark, to pay their sons, Dr. J. K. and James, a visit.
 Don't forget when you come to the fair that M. D. Wiuton is still at the same old stand. Make our store headquarters. Plenty of seats for the ladies and plenty ot mountain water to drink, with big piece of ice in it for all.
 Mrs. John F. Green, of Hope, Ark, is guest at the home of her son, the Rev. J. L. Green on ninth street. She was accom- panied by her husband, who went on to Siloam Springs to attend missionary conference.
 Mrs. A. c. Whittle and Miss Rhoda Pryor, sister of w. s. Pryor, accompanied by the Misses Claudio aud Oracle Garrison ar. rived Wednesday afternoon from their home at De Kalb, Tex. and are guests at the Pryor home on Jausseu avenue.
 A we'll known couple, B. F. Barton, aged 67 and Mrs. Hum aged 37, respectively, both of Egger, secured a marriage license Friday and in the presence of rather a large crowd in the county clerks office were united Tn marriage at II o'clock, Squire Sam Il. Smith performing the ceremony.
 Word comes to Mena that Amorose Bush, of Little Rock and who has often visited in Mena, tried for position as for est ranger at an examination recently held in Cache, I. F
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

If you want cowboy boots '., < M. D. Wiuton; see thaI ooos sse the windoww. Don't ia.l v ~
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

Work on the uatatorium is progressing as rapidly as possible with the laborers that can be secured. Ray Abercrombie, the promoter. stated last week that the basin, which is complet- ed is being cemented and .hat he hopes to have the pool open to
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15

w. D. Jones has returned from few days recuperation at Hat field and on Mt. Fork.
 Winton's store for the best shoes. Don't forget to call aud see that Bart & Packard shoe.
 Mrs. Mary Jarrett of Granniss is visiting at the home of her parents on Stilwell Heig hts.
 MT. and Mrs. Warren Towns end have returned from a two weeks visit at Hiawassa, Ark.
 Mrs. Dr. James and children of Granniss are guests at the Dr. A. ]. Pool home in South Mena.
 Mrs. J. s. England has returned from a weeks pleasant visit to the Naier farm out near Rocky.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Reece left Tuesday for Black Springs, where they will reside in the future.
 J. c. Hunter of Athens, How ard county, was buying goods from Mena merchants Tuesday.
 George Petty and John Arthur left Tuesday on a short vis- it to Black Springs and Womble.
 J. F. Mitchell and wife of Pry- or Creek. I. T., are making a yis- it of week with c. w. Du- game.
 Mrs. Homer Russell and chill dren of Sarcoxie, Mo-, are visit ing Mrs. Russell's father, J. F.. Nethery.
 Mrs. w. E. Whipple of Rocky is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mir. and Mrs. Claude Bennett.
 Grover Sale left on tue Travel CT last Friday for Wilburton, l. T., where he will visit relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Sarah Nichols of Bcnzoni, 1. T., arrived in the city Mon- day and drove out to Rocky to to visit brother. MT. and Mrs. Ralph Shoup of kausas City are in Mena visiting at the home of Mir. Shoup's sister, Mrs. k. P. Titus.
 Miss Naunie Dickson of Abbott, Ark, arrived last week and is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. P. K. Watkins.
 Birmingham X Hays put in a new concrete crossing on DeQueen street on the east side of Honert avenue Tuesday.
 Mrs. John Brock passed through Mena Wednesday en route to her nome at lux from a visit with relatives at Maud, Okla.
 Miss Maude Allen of Sedalia, Mo, has accepted position as stenographer for the Cox Whole sale Grocery Company.
 Henry Mooney and Mrs. Tined Shackleford arrived Tues. alter noon from Black Springs, where they have been visiting relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. E. McMillau ar rived here last week from Black Springs and after visiting iu the city few days will leave for an extended pleasure trip 10 Cali fornia.