davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
LOST S2O A BALE.
State Stands to Lose Big Money or Cotton Holdings Movement They
 Want to Sell Now.

Little Rock, April 30. A move is on foot to sell the cotton now owned by the state of Arkansas and stored at Pine Bluff. T. H. Hutchinson, a well known cotton man of Memphis, was in the city yesterday conferring with mem bers of the state penitentlary board, going to Pine Bluff with Secretary of State o. c. Ludwig, to look over the cotton.
 The board has determined to sell this cotton when reason able price can be obtained for i:, and has samples in Memphis al this time. The cotton was grown on the state convict farm in Lin coln county. and was held at the request of the Farmers Union oi this state for IS cents per pound.
 A considerable decrease has been felt in cotton since that time and certain members of the board have been criticised in this matter, it being alleged that the cotton was held for political reasons. This is considered to be untrue, each member of the board apparently desirous of securing the highest possible price for the states cotton,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
IMPROVEMENTS ON
 THE SOUTH SIDE
Residences Being Remodeled and Cot tages Going Up Curbing and Planting of Trees in Progress
 Citizens Getting Busy.

It is very pleasing to note the amount of improvements that are taking place on the South side. The contemplating citizens of that section of the city are carrying out and blaming improvements, keeping right in the line with the general progres. of the city.
 Dr. w. c. Vandiver, the inde- fatigable member of the council from the First ward, is leading spirit in this progressive move and IS now having curb laid in front of his four neat cottages lying two on either side of Fourth street, and is planting shade trees along the lots. His private resi- dence of ten rooms is undergoing a remodeling, the inside and stairway being finished n oak.
 The new cottage ot Curtis Shields on Second street is almost finished and when completed will be occupied by Mir. Shields and his bride.
 J. D. Sutton is having added to his residence on Fourth street a cozy dining room and convenient kitchen.
 Work was commenced this morning on a new residence on South Mena street for s. l.. Cun- ningham, the contractor being Bob Ford.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Killed Big Rattler.

J. B. Russell, who lives on a small place south of town reports killing a rattle snake last week near his place which was four feet in length. The snake only had four rattlers and if the the' ory that the snakes age is repre- scented by the number of rattlers this fellow must hvae had a rapid growth. Before MT. Russell, who is deaf and dumb, succeeded m killing the snake, aided by his faithful dog, the dog was bitten by the snake on the side ot the head. Mir. Russell is giving his pet all the attention possible and the dog is still alive with chance of recovering.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
MET DEATH ON RAILROAD.
J. NJ. Hawthorn Returns From Funeral
 of Nephew at Hot Springs.

J, NJ. Hawthorn and son, Fred, returned Thursday from Hot Springs, where they had been to attend the funeral of his nephew, Chester kilgroe.
 Mir. Kilgroe, who was a young and unmarried man, left Hot Springs last week for Poplar Bluff. Mo-, in search of work, with the intention, however, oi going on to St. Louis, where a position was in waiting for him should he decide not to stop al Poplar Bluff.
 Early Saturday morning a freight crew discovered his body about two and one bali miles north of Poplar Bluff, lying at the foot of the railroad dump ID about SIX inches of water. The body was picked up, taken tc Poplar Bluff and his relatives notified at Hot Springs, after which the remains were sent tc the latter place for interment.
 It is not known how young Kilgroe came to his death, ex' cept that there was bad cut or his head,
 He visited MT. Hawthorn in this city about two years ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
THE STATE NORMAL.
Building Being Rushed Will Be Ready
 for Opening September First.

Little Rock, April 30. Prof. J. ]. Doyne, superintendent of public instruction, and president of the State Normal school al Conway, has recently returned from Conway where he went to inspect the progress of the work on the school building. He has expressed himself as being satis- fled that the building will be completed ID tune for the school to open in September, as was planned by the board when the contract was let.
 The plans for the water and lighting at the school are we'll under way, it is reported, and there will be no difficulty iu con. forming to the contract in this matter, by the people of Conway.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
----------@--------s--->-- - - WIIl ao to Costa Rica.

City of Mexico, May 3.-Enrique Creel. ambassador to the unil States, from Mexico. will accompa William L. Buchanan to Cent America as a special commission This much Is admitted by the mt can state department. It is furtl announced that the commissioners not visit all of the capitals Of
 five republics as was first announe but will only go to Costa Rica to present at the first sitting of the ternational court recently created
 the peace conference at Washing' The date of the departure of the c missioners has not been fixed as y
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
IS
 ACQUITTED BY JURY
Four Ballots Were Required to Secure Verdict-Aged Mother Congratu- lates Son Decision General
 ly Satisfactory.

The case of the State vs. Lucius Frachiseur, for the alleged killing of Milo Wagner, which has caused so much inter- est during the first part of last week, resulted as was ex- pected by all who closely fol- lowed the thread of the testi- mony, in an acquital of the defendant. The jury reached a verdict at 10 p. m. Wednesday. There were four ballots taken, the first being 8 to 4 for acquittal, the second, 3 to 5, the third II to 1 and the fourth and fual ballot being unanimous for the defend ant. When the last ballot was officially arrived at the jury re- turned their verdict into open court and after the reading of the verdict and the discharge of the accused, Frachiseur and his friends joined in ratification meeting and had merry time for several hours. The aged mother of the young man whose liberty was in jeopardy was the first to congratulate her son upon his freedom and clasped him in a loving and motherly embrace. The concensus of opinion as freely expressed around the court house is that the verdict was a just one,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
S.S.S. PURELY VEGETABLE GREATEST OF ALL TONICS

Very few able pass the Spring with degree of physical comfort without aid Our systems change with the changing and required of the blood from which bodies receive their nourhmen and strength at this particular than a others
 During the cold Winter months do exercise freely weather the skin removing the and refuse and the other drainage dull sluggish in their work Thus the impurities which should pass off left in the system, and absorbed into the blood
 When Spring and all nature takes life change mode of living and greater demands made the blood for nousmen and strength enable the changed conditions But the Winter accumuaos have polluted the blood and destroyed nutrve qualities such able supply the
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
HEADQUARTERS
 TO BE AT MENA
The Arkansas National Forests to Be Governed From This City Super visor Record Will Be in
 Charge.

Fort Smith, April 30.-When the government forest bureau es- tablished two national forests in Aakansas 1t was expected that both could be handled from one headquarters, at least for some time. However, the organization and the amount of work has grown so fast that 1t has been found necessary to divide the for ests and establish headquarters for each.
 With the two forests under one management, Fort Smith being central between the two, was logical headquarters; but since the division this is not true. The result is that about July 1, or not later than August l, Supervisor Record will remove the head quarters for the Arkansas forest to Mena, the central point for that forest.
 At that time David Fitton, of the Colorado national forest service, will come to this city and take charge of the Ozark forest as superv1sor. Just what will be done as to the establishment of a central headquarters will depend on his action when he takes charge. Leslie is the central point in the Ozark reserve but ii it unsuited for headq uarters. Other towns ia the reserve will doubtless be candidates for its location.
 Supervisor Record has accom-. plished a wonderful amount oi work in organizing the Arkansas forests in a much shorter time than was expected by the government. He states thai neither himself nor MT. Fitton are permanent fixtures in the Ar kansas field; that the positions in the forest service go by promo tion, and that it is the policy oi the governmet, so far as possible, to ultimately place the manage ment of the forests of this state in the hands of Arkansas men a: soon as suitable material i: trained for such service.
 At present.there are F men ir the Ozark service and only 8 1T the other reserve; several havin 2 found the work too strenuous an( rendered their resignations in thC Arkansas forest which was the frst,esta blished.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
FIT. SMITH ELKs TO BUILD.
Plant Erect a Four-Story Home al
 Cost of S75.OO0. (


 Fort Smith, April 30. -Th,te Fort Smith lodge of Elks havW decided to build an elegant homeee in this city, the building comhe mittee having been instructed tes, secure plans. The building is te a be erected on the property owneoa: by the Elks at the corner of Sixthr, and A streets, 1s
 The building will have a 5Ont foot front on Sixth and depthn along A street of 40 feet; it vii a be of brick four stories and basesa ment of handsome architecturea The interior will be devoted en. .o tirely to lodge purposes. ra
 The basement will coutainu cafe. gymnasium, bowling alleys, | etc; the first story, club rooms,
 reading rooms, billiard rooms,
 etc, in the second story will be
 the suits of parlors and some
 dormitories; the third story will. be,entirely devoted to dormitories,, and the fourth floor will contain
 the lodge rooms, banquet hall
 and one of the finest ball rooms. in the southwest with hardwood ;, floors and balcony for orchestra. {. The building to be erected this summer will cost $75,O00.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
FOUND BRIDE AT WICKES.
Dr. John s. Izard and Miss Gussie
 Carter Welded Last Week.

Dr. John s. Izard, brother of M. w. Izard of the Antlers hotel, this city, was married last week to Miss Gussie Carter of Wickes, the ceremony being performed at tue home of Mrs. Rainey. After the ceremony the guests enjoyed bouutiful spread which had been prepared by Mrs. Rainey.
 Dr. Izard came to Polk county several months ago from the north part of the state and To. cated at Wickes, where he has built up fine practice. Mr. M. w. lzard and daughter, Miss Litha, of this city attended the wedding.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Will Raise Poultry.

Major E. H. Poe was up fr Grannis Monday with Will
 Miller fixing up the deed for Davis farm which Major Poe s Mir, Miller. Mir. Miller came 1T Indiana where he saw some
 vertising matter from that s ton of Polk county and he pacl up household goods and all | came down. He is poultry Il and expects to follow the b' ness on the farm he purchased
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Mrs. Mollie Moreland Dead.

Mrs. Mollie Moreland died Thursday afternoon ats o'clock at her home on East Janssen avenue after a lingering illness her death being due to consumption. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. William Cooksey were held attbe home Friday afternoon al 3.30 o'clock. Interment was had in White Oak cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
GETTING READY FOR SUMMER.
National and Mena Hotels and Bank
 Building Connected With Sewer.

Fred Rausch, owner of the Hotel Mena property, has just had the building plumbed and connected with the sewer system, and the same course has been taken by the owners of the Ma tional Bank of Mena building.
 At the National hotel bath room has been built on and full sewer connections made.
 All the work has been done according to the sanitary regula- tions and in thoroughly up-to- date manner, and is in line with improving the sanitary condi- tions of the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
A Riue Old Age.

Wednesday was the S9th birthday of Mrs. Charlotte Combs, who lives with her son, J. D Combs, a promi- nent citizen of Rocky. A grandson, E. k. Combs of Aurora, Mo, and a great grandson. little Master Collins Combs, travelled over three hundred miles to be present at the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Combs, who is enjoying the very best of health and gives promise of living out the century mark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
state of ohio. city of Toledo.

LUEHd NVNIINy AL tt N Frank J. Cheney makes oatn tha I, rheney & CO, doing business in City of Toledo, County and state al said, and that said Arm will pay the of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Tor hh,u ha .,Sre5 nv inc use Of Halls Cat | S,1re FRANK J. CHEN E
 sworn to before me and subscribe my pregence, this 9th day of Decen ny Ssse Al. w. GLEASON, A- fsaail Notary Publ Halls C,atarrh Cure is taken inter tv and acts directly on the blood nucus surfaces of the system. Seno testimonials free.
 F.J. CHENEY X CO, Teledo
 Sold by all druggists, 7be. rake Halls Family Pilis Tor cons fpat'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

entirely and herbs of the forests and fields and does the slightest of mineral in form is especially adapted for remedy and has the additional value of being absolutely safe for young old S. S S. reeabshes the healthy circulation of the blood ds the body of that rundown out feel improves the appetite and digestion and brings about return of strength those whose systems have been weakened and depleted S. S. acts promptly and satisfactorily than other medicine and those who beginning feel the need of tonic fory themselves unpleasant conditions which with Spring, should its Not only will it tone the system but v humor from the blood and prevent outbreak Eczema Acne Teter Poison Oak Poison Ivy skin disease eruption which at this S. S. s. is For sale at an drug
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,. ATLANTA, GA
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Last Spring my blood was

Last Spring my blood was out of order and my system was completely run down. I needed tonic badly. I tried other medicines which did me little or no good, and then I commenced s. s. 8. had not used it long before felt better, and after taking 1t short while my blood was thorough ly clsansed and my general health restored. s. 8. s. gave me . fine om p l 0 xii on, in- creased my weight and strength, and acted as a very refreshing, tnvigorating tonic to nay entire system. AS a tonic 6. 8. s. oan not be equaled. That is my opinion of 1t, and if could, I would induce every one to use it in the Spring.
 FRANZ APPLEGATE,
 Box so4 W Wellsville, Ohio.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

increased needs of the system, and we suffer in consequence.
 Our physical machinery seems to get "out of gear," and suffers from debility, weakness, nervous ness, loss of appetite, etc. Sleep is not refreshing, there is a con- stant worn-out feeling, and we do not feel equal to performing the ordinary dudes of daily life.
 When the system is in this dis ordered condition it must have assistance; it must be aided with a tonic, and ii should be medicine which has the additional qualities Of a first-class blood purifier, for to restore health the blood must be cleansed of all impurities.
 s. s. 5. is the best Spring tonic, and if is recognized as the oldest and best blood purifier. Itis
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Initiation and Supper.

Dallas Lodge No. 495 l. 0. C. F. initiated thirteen new mem bers on last Monday night, on the anniversary, and wound up with a supper. All went of nicely and everybody seemed to aniov themselves. We were glad to see so many visiting brothers nresent. Come again. We will have as good time next Monday nioht. Visitors are cordially in- vited. AAA
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

this section is 45 inches, it will be seen that thus far the precip- itation is far above the average.
 For the last four days of March there fell O.. B inches of raiu.
 For many years Mir. Hopkins has kept the records of rainfall for the government at his home at Dallas.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

Have your Pictures Copied and Enlarged by Hiltebrand, the Leading Photographer. l9w4l
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

passing entirely through hand, fracturing the bone, cutti a large artery and making a | wound.
 The accident happened vt MT. Goodner was standing in parlor oiling the pistol. thought the pistol was unloa' and while snapping the hamr the cartridge was exploded. Dr. J. K. Davis was sent and dressed the injury.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

Have your Photograph Work done by Hiltebrand. All work guaranteed. l7"7'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
RAINFALL EXCESSIVE
Record Kept by D. H. Hopkins Shows a Precipitation of 2S.62 Inches
 Since Jan. 1 This Year.

The Star is under obligations to D. H. Hopkins of Dallas, for the following figures giving the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-02
NEW POSTAL
- TIT TIC
An ~ a. LID
MADE

According to resent ruling 81
tha Postmaster General. which e
comes effective Jan. L, l808, with Re.
ference to mailing daily and weekly
newspapers as second class matter I'll
pound rates, it VIII be absolutely nc
eessary for such papers to Be paid
for before they can 20 through the
mails, 1t has been the custom Of pub
fishers to extend credit to their sub
scribers for an indefinite period Of
time. Under the late ruling this can
not be done.
The law provides that papers can
not be mailed at the pound rate after
the subscription has lapsed the fol
lowing lengths Of time: Daily papers.
three months; tri-weekly, six months;
semi-weekly, nine months; weekly one
year; semi-monthlies, three months;
monthly four months; bi-monthlies, 6
months; quarterlies, six months. At
ter these dates papers must have
stamps affixed at the rate Of one cent
for four onuces.
# this law is complied with strict
ly to the letter, it will cause the sus-
pension Of half the little country week
lies that now exc out miserable ex-
istenee through advertising, but have
no bona-fide paid-in-adyance circula-
tion.
The Daily Express and the Grady
County Express snail comply strict
ly with the postal laws. If in doubt
about your subscription, remit at once
and receipt will be mailed you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-02


Nobody had been quite sure tha'
Marjorie vas especially interested in
young Gregg unll summer came.
lie was so essentially the sort Of
Young man she should Be Interested in
that her friends and family we're ma
tufally anxious. Marjorie had shown a
disposition since she left school to
daily with hearts recklessly and cast
them aside Those who had young
Greggs interests at heart feared for
him.
But when summer cane and Mar
jorie announced that while her mother
and her younger sister might go to the
seashore il they chose, she intended
to stay at home and see that dear
father was made happy and comfort
able, every one put his OF her own in
depreciation on her self-sacrifce.
She's afraid to go away and let
Alvin Gregg see how well he can get
along without herl" said the girl who
was jealous Of Marjorie.
4 believe she really is in love at
lastl" said Mariorie's mother. reluc-
family
Marjorie stayed Dear father found
appetizing dinners and wonderful iced
drinks in the evening. That he usual
ly shared these latter comforts with
young Gregg in nowise detracted from
his enjoyment. Mariorie's father had
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-02
lAE MoRAL oF PoRT RoYAL.
Something We Can learn from the
Teachings Of History.

Il is possible to crush and destroy
that which was meant in the mind OF
God TO be a power for good In the
church. And It is possible on the
other hand, for holy and noble souls
to make mistakes and to be oyermucb
occupied in attention to one aspect OF
truth, to forget that the whole Is
greater than the part, and that the
whole body must be efitly framed and
knit together through that which
every Joint supplieth." If the body is
to be built up in love. There is moth.
ing which We more neglect than the
teachings Of history; there is nothing
which will at once so cheer and so
warp us as those teachings In a
book, the value of which is out OF all
proportion to its size. an eminent pro.
fessor Of ecclesiastical history has
told MS how to use these teachings
The dlverging tendencies Of spiritual
thought alike spring from the teach
Ing Of our Lord himself. They are not
antagonistic. but complimentary, they
are both necessary to the church. e
When shall we learn this lesson, when
win those who keep the Christian
rreed whole and undefiled recognize
that there always must be divergeu.
eies? The Puritan. the Catholic. or,
as It is 50 well put in DR.. Bigg's book
the mystic and the diseiplInarian. will
always be found side by side In The
Catholic church. The story Of Port
Royal IS the story OF these divergen.
cies In thought-Jesult and Port Roy.
alist represented two tendencies. The
seventeenth century vas not ripe foi
liberation Port Royal was crushc /
and crushed because It stood fof
what was unworldly IS against the
worldly world From "'rhe Story Of
Port Royal by Ethel Romanes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-02
Martin & Turner
Successors to Early & Hayes
REAR CITIZENS BANK.
PHONE NO. 29s
BAsEMENT Zoe RENT

Elegant location; under Express
Office; plank floor; electric lights;
Very cheap on q yearly lease. Call at
Ne Daily Express Office. dtf.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-02
CERTAINLY FAIR

Of all troubles humanity is sub
ject to none perhaps that causes more
acute distries and more frantic ef-
forts for relief than many forms Of
itching skin troubles. We will tell
you a remedy that rarely ever fails
Hints Cure. One box is absolute
" guaranteed to cure any one case
Of itching trouble-no matter what
the name. If it fails, your money is
eheerfully refunded. d and W