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The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
OF FAIR GROUNDS NOW
Deeds Secured to one Tract Friday and Option Held on Remainder Pending Location of Owner
 Presidents Report Soon.

The committee selected to pEr- chase and improve the grounds for the Mena Fair Association has received the deed to tbe seven acre tract bought from Dennis, Kelly & Stratton and holds an option on the remaining five acres, the deal for which will be closed so soon as the owner can be located by the agent, John H. Hamilton.
 The deal for the seven-acre tract was made to Dr. J. K. Davis, F. N. Hancock, Eugene Cox, C.. w. Petty, Dan Watkins, John Thompson and others whose names are attached to the instru- ment, being all those who have contributed to the fund.
 A lease was then drawn, giving the far association free use of the grounds in question for a period of ten years.
 The committee expects to be- gin active steps the first of the week to improve tbe grounds and prepare to construct necessary buildings for use this year.
 Hal l.. Norwood, president of the fair association. is preparing a detailed statement to the mem- bers of the association, which 1t IS expected will be published within a few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota, with it's rich silver mines, bonanza farms, wide ranges and strange natural formations, is a yerit- able wonderland. At Mound City, in the home of Mrs E. D. Clapp, a won derful case or healing has lately oc- cured. Her son seemed near death with lung and throat trouble. ''Ex- hausting coughing spells occurred every live minutes, writes Mrs. Clapp when l began giving Dr. Kings New Discovery, the great medicine, tn at saved his life and completely cured him. Guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and lung troubles. bv Jackson Drug Co, druggists. 50c and sL00. Trial bottle ffes.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Clay. Youngest Senator,


 It has been stated that MT. Clay went to the senate when he was 29 years, months and IA days old which Is interesting in view of the fact that the constitution of the United States. Art. 1, Sec. 3, says: No person shall be senator who shall not have attained the age of 30 years" Clay was born April 12, TIT. Tn 1896 he was appointed to the sen ate to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Gen. John Adair of Kentucky. A hunt through a dozen reference books discloses no hint of irregularity more enlightening than
 he clause in the old Johnson encyclo- pedia: Late in 1906. when scarcely eligibla" and another in the Nationa, Encyclopedia of Biography. though constitutionallys The was under age"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Fewer Women Than Mon ceIsr Blind

Fewer Women Than Men CoIer Blind.
 Where one in thirty women Is slightly color blind one in five men Is so"
 The physician continued his expert ments with the testing machine.
 You" he said. cant tell green from blue and are therefore defective, sir. Rut you are not absolutely color blind. Absolutely color bliud persons are very, very rare. I Lave met but one. He couldn't tell red from yellow or yellow from blue.
 Why ars mems eyes less reliable than womens as regards colors? Some say 1t is the tobacco smoke that dulls and weakens them. I have noticed that non-smokers have somewhat sharper vision"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
HEBER PosToFFIcE ROBBED.
Watchman Heard Shot and Saw Burg
 far, but Was Unsuspicious.

Heber, June 5.--The postofhce at Heber was broken into thls morning about } o'clock, the safe was blown open with nitrogly- cerine and robbed of Sl, 00O in cash. No one knew that the rob bery had occurred until about b o'clock this morning. The night watchman heard the explosion, but, hearing no further noise and thinking it was a gun discharged, did not make further inyestiga- ton. He saw man pass hur- riedly along the street about ten minutes after the explosion, but did not notice anything strange or unusual about his conduct.
 There is no clue as to the rob- ber's identity.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
BACK TO PRISON WALLS
Tom Pipkin Started on Return, Fri day, Prefsrring to be Ahead Than
 Behind Time.

Tom Pipkin, who accompanied his brother Ike, whom Governor Pindall pardoned on account of J bg in bsd health, home from the penitentiary, returned Fri day afternoon to the peuiteu- tiary, where he has lS years more to serve.
 He stated to representative of The Star just before taking the tram that he was returning one day sooner than required, having been allowed the privi- lege of remaining until Saturday. He has been trusty since he first entered the penitentiary and has proven model prisoner.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
SUN ECLIPSE SUNDAY
The Center Was Hidden-A Ring of Light Around tho Edges Un-
 usual Position of Planets.

An eclipse of the sun took place Sunday. It lasted from $40 till nearly noon and was visible in many portions of the United States. The center of the sun was obscured aud ring of light left around the cir conference. Interest of astrono- mers centered on an unusual cluster of planets near the sun.
 It is stated that Mercury, Ve- nus, Mars, Neptune and Jupiter will be visible, nestled closely to- gether in the west shortly after sunset. This phenomeuou, it is declared, will not occur again in hundreds of years.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
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 perfect health. One bottle did me more good than all the five doctors prescribed" Guaranteed for blood poison, weakness and all stomach, liver and kidney complaints, by Jack son Drug Co.,, druggists, soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
THREE OFFICERS INDICTED.
Miller County Grand Jury Charges
 Prosecutor With Extortion.

Texarkana, June 25.-Among the indictments returned oy the Miller county grand jury just be- before its adjournment was one against Constable Fleet Magee, charging manslaughter. Magee killed stranger who was resist ing arrest several months ago.
 Two indictments were returned against Prosecuting Attorney A. 5. Gibson, alleging extortion, and four against Deputy Con- stable Charlie Strange, alleging extortiou.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
No Need of Suffering from Rheu-
 matism.

It is mistake to allow anyone to suffer from rheumatism, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases a cure effected by applying Ghamberlain's Lininent. The relief from pain whichNit affords is alone worth many .tifnes it's cost. It makes sleep and rest possible. Even in cases of long standing this liniment should be used on account of the relief which it affords. Do not be discouraged .until you have given it trial. Many sufferers have been surprised and de- lighted with it's pain-relieving qual- ties. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Born in Iowa.

Our family were all born ana raised in Iowa, and have used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhoA Remedy made at Des Moines) for wars. We know how good it is fromf long expe- rience in the use of it. Ins fact, when in Fl Paso, Texas. the lwriter's life was saved by the prompt use of this mercantile business at Narcoossee, Fla, aui have introduced the remedy here. It has proven Very successful and is constantly growing in favor. = Ennis Bros. This remedy is for sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Motherly Care.

Six-year-old Marion has an eminent iy practical mind. and the delights of dolls tea parties. games and other lnfantile joys are easily eclipsed by the promise of being allowed to dust the parlor or help cook Marion has just acquired new canary bird of tender age. and has added the care Of Dick to her other small duties. On saving her prayers the other night she astonished her mother by adding as a postscript; And God bless my birdie, and let him grow up to be a strong, healthy useful little canary birdi"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
For a sprained Ankle.

As usually treated, sprained ankle will disable the injured person for a month or more, but by applying Chamberlain's Eminent and observ- ing the directions with each bottle faithfully, cure may be eAected in many cases in less than .ohf weeks time. This liniment is .a,flost remark able preparation. Tpy it for a sprain or bruise, or wbeh laid up with chronic or muscpfar rheumatism, and you are certaif to be delighted with the prompt relief which it affords. For sale by Jackson Drug O., and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Look Under Foot.

The lesson which life repeats and constantly enforces is Took under foot" You are always nearer the di. vine and the true sources of power than you think. The lure of the dis tant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are Do rot despise your own place and hour. Every place is under the stars. every place Is the center of the world.-John Burroughs in the Allan. tir
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
TRADITIONS.

The traveller entered the woods of Georgia with the traditions of the To- cality strong upon him.
 "A close shave!" he exclaimed, when some hogs had chased him up a convenient sycamore, for he thought of them as razor-backs.
 Imagine his astonishment when he saw none of the beasts stropping themselves against the trees.
 We are modern safety-razor- backs" :" explained the swine. diyining his thought, 'and require no stropping or honing"
 It was with saddening sense of the mutability of things that he at length came away from those regions of song and story.--Puck.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Returned From Grand Jury Service

William P. Mullikin has re- turned from Fort Smith, where he has been serving as d member of the Federal grand jury, Mir. Mullikin brought back with him a list of the grand jurors showing the age, politics, religion, state in which they were born, married or single, military record, com pany and regiment, occupation and postoffice. The list also shows that the grand jury was composed of thirteen Democrats aud nine Republicans.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
wouIdn,. 8. pIetatsd ta sx w.A,,..

pr. Bacon, New England clergy. man or long ago, was reproached by friend with some pronunciation which was not according to Web ster."
 webster lived fin his parish. and the doughty divine was not dispo.sd 10 be snubbed with the dictionary
 What risht has Webster to die. tate my pronunciation" he demanded haughtily He is one of my parisb. toner's and ought to get his pronun. citation from me- and not from him Y
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
A Dangerous Deadlock.

that sometimes terminates fatally, is the stoppage of liver and bowel func- tions. To quickly end this condition without disagreeable sensations, Dr.. Kings New Life Pills should always be your remedy. Guaranteed abso- lutely satisfactory in every case or money back, at Jackson Drug Co. 25c
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
The Viewpoint.

The pitful pig in the sty May suppose that the patch of the sky Which it sees as 1t looks from the place Wherein 1t isjnarrdwly pent Is the end and beginning of space, Comprises the sky's whole extent The man who has never strayed far From where his poor interests are May think the small spot where he strains,
 With never thrill or a smile. Is the worlds widest realm and contains All that may be counted worth while
 -S. E. Riser.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
You Can Never Tell

just exactly the cause of your rheuma
 tism, but you know you have it. Do you know that Ballard's Snow Lini. ment will cure it9-relieves the pain reduces the swelling and limbers the joints and muscles SO that you will be as active and well as you ever were. Price 25c, 50c and sl00. Sold by J ackson Drug & Furniture Co,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
The canny Wooer.

It was fair time in Selkirk, ahd Sandy and his sweetheart were wan dering round arm in arm enjoying Che sights. Presently they espied a smartlooking pie-shop. which they promptly entered. Sandy ordered one pie, sat down and commenced to eat it. Meanwhile the girl looked shyly on
 "Ist fine. Sandy?' she timidly asked.
 "Ay, 'tis awful fine Jennie!" he an swered. 'Ye should buy one!'- Penny Pictorial
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
PREPARING FOR HIGH LIVING.
The Cash Store Sold $40 Dozen Fruit
 Jar Rubbers This Week.

As an indication of the amount of fruit being put up in the vi ciuity of Mena this season, the Cash Store alone has this week sold $40 dozen fruit jar rubbers. MT. Adkissou says that he buys these rubbers direct from the factory in 100 gross lots and that he will order second shipment at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
For the Blues.

If you are blue, dejected, and feel like the world has it in for you, Y the chances are your liver is taking a few days of. Put it to work by using Simmons Liver Purifier (tin boxes5: its the best regulator of them all.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Secret of Success.

Thin Boarder-I don't see how you manage to fare so well at this board. ing house. I have industriously courted the landlady and all her daughters, but I'm half starved.
 Fat Boarder-I courted the cook.- New York Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
No Others.

It is class to itself. It Las no rivals. lt cures where others merely relieve. For aches, pains, stiff joints. cuts, burns, bites, etc. It is the quick est and surest remedy ever devised. We mean Hunts lightning Oil.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
lt

An itching trouble is not necessar- ny dangerous one, but certainly a most dlsagreeable afiiction. No matter the name, if you itch it cures vou Hunt Cure Is Tt. Absolutely guaranteed to cure any form of itch. Ing known First application relieves
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

A little forethousha may save you ne end of trouble. Anyons. who makes it rule Co keep ChamberlainSs Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to be fact For sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all de alers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
A kIIIlna Compliment.

He-You are perfect duck of , girl.
 She-Now you are making game O me.-Baltimore American.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-09-03

idea what 1t was all about. Most ex-
trawd'n'ry! Pom my word@'
The two gladiators were now the
renter of human ring, which gather
I'd closer and closer about them, each
vlowering at his hated adversary, each
waiting for the final crash to come.
81 didn't" shouted Mr.. Renwyck.
"You didr' the Texan beloved in
Eat contradiction. why did you call
my son a theft"
Mr.. Renwyck looked abashed.
well" he hedged, perhaps l was
wrong In that IL apologize"
won't dor stormed the angry cat
tie king you've got to settle this
with me! Understand me. sir-with
mer'
Matters between the two frenzied
hnanciers, both equally courageous
and both equally enraged. had by this
time risen to an alarming pitch, and
il devolved upon Mr.. Corrigan to pre-
vent a personal encounter. A tele-
graph messenger had come to the door,
and the lawyer himself received the
dispatch He tore open the envelope,
glanced at the contents. smiled and
turned to the two contestants.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-09-03
CHAPTER XXIr.


~ Richard sprang forward
wv and grasped his fathers
hand in both his own. while
the old man eyed his son with a
strange. conflicting mixture of reproach
and parental love.
"Dicky." he sighed. Pm glad to see
you all right. my boy. but you've given
your poor old dad heap of worry.
Now. what's all this mess about?"
The greeting between sather and son
was brief. because the bombshell reve-
lation of the sons identity brought
another powerful actor to the fore. To
Harriet it had come as a tingling re-
lief. for in fash she understood why
Richard had concealed his name, and
she found herself smiling happily in
answer to his fathers courteous bow.
but to Jacob Renwyck the effect was
far more serious. inasmuch as he
seemed to be the target at which this
particular shell was aimed. In speech
less rage he glared at his former COL
league. glared also at the son and
finally glared more fiercely still at
Michael Corrigan. " no advanced, with
smile of greeting. to the visitor.
"Hello, Bill! How are your he be-
gan cordially as he shook the Others
mighty fist
"Hello. Mike! was the return greet
ing. "Where's the tarantnla that calls
my boy thief?''
He did not await an answer. but
turned instinctively toward his enemy.
and for an instant the two fearless
promoters stood sizing up each other
in utter silence: then Jacob Renwyck
spoke
| 81 do" he cried as 1t flashed upon
him how Richard might have used his
information i'm the harbor deal. Il
| do, you villain. and | include you In
the charge. You sent your son to spy
upon me. to steal my plans ~ mis-
cradle, underhand fraud You"-
Jacob, jacob walled Mrs Rem
wyck BE careful what you say.
pleaser'
"S-s-hY' admonished Uncle Michael.
i LOU I spun TIC luLl, Jullu Lei tuc
old boys go it. It'll do 'em good"
The old boys in question proceeded
to go 1t, but not for the sake of fun.
nor did 1t seem to do them any good
whatever When Mr. Renwyck paused
to catch his breath Bill Williams saw
his chance and took the floor.
"Why. you old spawned skate" he
Numbered. doubling up his hairy fist.
don't think that you can cover up
your tracks by abusing me or my boy
either. You tricked me away from
Texas on blind trail. that's what you
did, while your buccaneering dummies
Jumped my claim In Austin! Fooled
me on cold scent did you. you fox?
Well. I'll have your brush yet II have
to auction of my last stump tailed
steer to do itr'
Dear mer' quavered the Mortified
Miss Schermerly. "What frightful Ian
guagev
"Extrawd'n'ryr nodded the British
ambassador. who had not the remotest
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-09-03

the upper 7ahuing Size y Us stopped by
Mr.. Van der Awe. who had followed
his loved one as far as he could with
reasonable propriety.
"Oh, heaven!" he moaned in bis most
sepulchral voice "What-what is the
meaning of It allF'
mo time now" breathed Harriet,
brushing past him. Don't be sillyH'
That Brother Michael had got the
better of him was gall and NORWOOD
to Mr.. Renwycks pride. He was furi-
Gus with himself and every one else
connected with the terrible affair. and
IN his rage he rushed headlong into
another blunder.
Hold on he cried. you've gained
your point. Michael. but only in part.
You caught the man on the outside,
but have the accomplice on the in
side. The accomplice is just as culpa-
BILE as the actual thief. He frowned
at Richard and continued: This man
is an impostor He switched off the
alarm In my library window. let In his
partner IN crime and was about TO
cover up his tracks when CHANGED TO
awaken, heard a noise and came down
stairs. | caught him In the very act,
tell you, and the law shall take its
course. Here, officer, | command you
to arrest that mani He's THEIR
Richard wheeled upon his accuser
his own anger now buhbIing to the
boiling point. when deep voice
doomed upon them like the roar of d
heavy gun:
"Who calls my son a theft"
With one accord the company turned
toward the speaker. and several OF
them started at the sight of the giant
form of old Bill Williams towering in
the doorway
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-09-03
Notice to Creditors.
GAug "a Att

state eo Of sSu IF Bak In coanty
In the matter of the {. tate of Nicholas
Trautner. deceased.
Notice is hereby given bv the under
signed, administrative If the estate of
Nicholas Trautner. deceased. to the cred
itors of, and ali persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within tx months after the first publica-
ton of this notice. to the said administra-
trix at Frank, Z. o.. Day County, ;. ID;
Dated at Webster, S. D., Aug. 24th. 1908.
Theresia Trautner,
Administrators of estate of
Nicholas Trautner, deceased.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-09-03
tTo re Continued
Destroying Smut.

To destroy the germs Of smut on
oats and other seeds add half pound
of formalin to thirty gallons Of water,
spread the seed on a barn floor and
sprinkle the solution over 1t, making It
thoroughly damp. Then shovel 1t into
a pile and cover 1t with sacks or blan-
kets for about two hours, 50 that the
chemical may act on the grain. The
grain may then be dried for future
use, but 1t is better to sow 1t at once.
The seed should not be so moist as to
pack in the hand. Thirty gallons viii
treat 100 to $50 bushels Of grain.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-09-03
tttiiixino a Broken Hoe,

Don't throw away the hoe with
broken handle even If there are only
two feet of the handle left. Instead
take it to blacksmith shop and have
the hoe Strengthened out on line with
the handle. 1t would not be amiss
also to have the hoe sharpened. You
will find this useful In many ways
around the chicken house or In the gar
den for digging weeds or lifting plants
for reporting.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-09-03
sum mons.
State of South Dakota.

County of DBN
In circuit court. Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Jorgen Petersen, Plaintiff, VS..
Day County, a municipal corporation,
Diana T.. Wallace, executTix of the estate,
last will and testament of Samuel &. Wal
lace, deceased, and the unknown heirs,
devisees. legatees, executors or admins
traitors of the said Samuel {. Wallace,
deceased, Defendants.
The State of South Dakota to the above
named defendants:
You are hereby summoned and required
to answer the complaint of the plaintiff,
which was filed in the office of the clerk of
this court, at Webster, in Day county,
South Dakota, on The 18th day OF August,
1908, and which prays for a judgment
quieting the title to aud determination of
all adverse claims against the premises
described in the complaint, situated in
said county, to-wit: the north. west quar-
ter of section twenty-five in township 120
range 81. And to serve q copy of your
answer to said complaint on the under
gned at his office in Webster, S. D.,
w,Ihin thirty days after the complete ser
vice OF this summons upon you, exclusive
of the day of service; and If you fail to
answer said complaint within he time
azores aid, the plaintiff will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the com
plant. L. III. Woodworth,
Attorney for piaintiff.
Dated at Webster, ). d.. Jan. y, 1908.