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The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
THE TIES THAT BIND.
Newly Married Couple Objected to the Binding After Dwelling Twelve
 Hours Together.

Little Rock, Nov. Married one day, Mir. and Mrs. Simon Kruptzky, sat up all night and discussed their woes, then raced the next morning to the office of Justice D. Meisner, to see who would be the first there to secure divorce. When Justice Meis- ner arrived at his office he found them there awaiting him, and it was with difficulty that he drove them away, saying he could only unite couples, and the law did give him the power to rip asunder a marriage which he officiated in only short time be- fore.
 Simon Krupzky operates store on East Second street, near Byrd. He was 56 years of age and lone ly, so he began to look about for a helpmeet. Mrs. Ann Cohen, blushing under the weight of g summers, was also lonely, her widows clothing being .ong since laid aside. Simon cast a longing glance at Mrs. Cohen and she reciprocated. The glances went back and forth un. til Simon proposed and was ac- cepted. The marriage license was secured and Justice Melsner was consulted. He obligiugly, for the crossing of his palm with the legal amount in silver, agreed to perform tue ceremony for the two. The ceremony over, the bride and groom refused to leave until the thing was done properly by the Hebrew ceremony being said, as both are members of the Orthodox church. Again Justice Meisner was obliging, and read that ceremony, uniting them twice within twenty minutes so as to make the job stick doubly tight. Tho couple went home and spent the night. The wedding not being happy one from the start, they surprised the Justice in the morning oy demanding that lie uutie the knot which he had cast about them.
 The couple is separated still, and the divorce court will be called ubou to grant still further separation from the youthful bride and groom.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
WENT TO THE FRONT TO DIE
p.tbet,o Farewell Made by Loya'
 Subjects of the m'kado'

During the Chino-Japanese war lno members of one of the missionary families were living in the par. VI Chemulno near the barracks wnere the Jananese were quartered untli they could be sent by sea to the fron'. Tn Korea with Marquis Ito, oy Dr George Trunbull Ladd, contains pa thetic little story in connectioh "i1n this family.
 One day a petty officer came up on the porch of the house, uninvitea' ou. after accepting gratefully the cup 0 tea offered him. being unable to speak any English. he went away, ieaFlns the object of his apparent intrusion unexplained.
 Soon afterward he returned Witn some 20 of his comrades, mostly pet ty officers, accompanying him. Ana when the hostess was becoming somewhat alarmed at the number TOT whom she might be expected 10 iur- nish tea and cakes. one of the com pany explained in broken English that they had come to see the baby, girl about two years old.
 The little one was brought out py tho mother and placed in the arms of the speaker, who carried her along the line formed of his comrades ano gave each one a chance to see her, 70 smile at her, and to say few words to her in an unknown tongue.
 On going away, after this somewhat formal paying of respects to "tne baby the Japanese officer still fur ther explained.
 Madam" said he. tomorrow morr ing we are going to the front, and we do not expect ever to return. But be fore we go to die, we wanted to bid good-by to the baby"
 The number of the regiment to which these soldiers belonged was taken note of by the mother. Their expectation came true; they did not return. Youths Companion.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
MIse owI.

Tn a hollow tree, during my vaca. lion. l found two young owls, said a student T also found in the same nest two eggs Puzzled that the mo ther owl should have abandoned her setting ere it's completion. l laid the matter before my farmer host.
 The farmer told me that country people know well that the owl, after matching half her brood, leaves the bther eggs to be matched by inc new horn birds These young are warm flooded, they are helpless to leave the nest. and in nine cases out of ten they iomplete the hatch as well as the mo ller would have done.
 I'd consider this 8 superstition if , hadn't seen a proof Of it. ! wonder fl nature books discuss ihe matter al all"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
THE WRIGHT WILL CASE
To Prove Hereditary Insanity Witnesses Tell of Strange Doings Including
 a Proposed Corn Cob Duel.

Little Rock, Nov, l2. Slow indeed is the progress in the con test on the will of Weldon E. Wright, who willed city property worth s9. .0c0 to Circuit Judge K. J. Lea and ignored his mother and sisters. which is now being tried in the circuit court, with J. F. Sellers of Morrillion presiding as special judge.
 The plaintiffs are endeavoring to show hereditary insanity, and that Weldon F.. Wright was an imbeci e. Nest of the testimony yesterday was on the hereditary theory, witnesses being introduc. ed who were we'll acquainted with the father, Dr. Weldon E. Wright. a prominent physician of Little Rock iu the 70's. They testified to Dr. Wright riding up and down the streets of the city and proclaiming himself king; of his placing bell on wagon and saying he was going to operate d street car line with 1t. and finally of his challenging an editor to a duel, 10 be met with au accept ance, corn cobs 10 be the weapons anu pig pen the place of meet ing.
 The son has also been shown ia much similar role, he being informed on one occasion he was the candidate for governor, mak- ing speeches in defense of his character.
 Only about twenty witnesses have so far been examined, with about thirty more for the plain tiff, and as many for the defense, which will endeavor to show Weldon k. Wright was perfectly sane when he made his will leav- ing his property to Judge Lea.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
INHERENT LOVE or THE SOIL
Characteristic That Is the Most Deep
 ly Planted in Mortais.

The first man was a gardener. we are told Certain it is that the first men were tillers of the soil, after they ceased to be wandering warriors. That is where we get our love of na- ture. declares writer in the Kansas City Journal That Is why we build parks and have flowers clamhering about our premises. That is why we are strangely at peace when we get out into the mountains and lose our selves among the fragrant woods. That Is why we loathe at times the smell of paint that is on civilization and long for the perfume of the life that is close to the green leaves and the wild flowers. That is why we are so happy when We camp out and why we are so reluctant to return. That is why our earliest recollections of the "old farm" are the sweetest and ten derest of our lives That is why we crack joke at the simple life" and back to nature" and all that-when somebody is around--and why we know. away down in our hearts, that the simple life Is the life most worth living and that we cannot get close to anything sweeter or purer than na, uire, Mother" Nature, whose sons and daughters we are. from whom we may wander far, but to whom We re- turn as .prodigals, finding the prodi- gals welcome and the prodigafs peace.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
FROM NORTH DAKOTA
Thomas Robertson and Family Moving Upon the Felter Farm Near Acorn
 Others Expected.

Andy and Robert Robertson of Rolla, $. D., have arrived in Mena, where they await the ar rival of their father, Thomas Robertson, who Is on his way here with his family, household goods and a car of stock. MT. Robertson has purchased the w. L. Felter place near Acorn, where he will make his home. It is stated that several more fami- lies from that locality will come to Polk county to locate.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
Remarkable Growth.

Jasper Stockton who lives about l4 miles south of Mens and has reputation of growing fine fruit and farm products, left a couple of turnips at the Star office "Wednesday that are very nice. One was of the purple top globe variety and weighed 6 pounds and ounces. The other of the COW horn variety, which gets it's name from it's peculiar shape, which resembles a cows horn, measures IA inches long.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
HIGH SCHOOL FURNITURE
Secretary of School Board Has Placed Orders for Desks. Seats, Etc.,
 for New High School Building.

John H. Hamilton. secretary of the school board, placed an order Friday with the Sherwood Com pany of Chicago. for the desks, seats and other fixtures to be in- stalled in the new high school build ing, the cost of which will amount to about $500.
 Mr. Hamilton reports work on the building progressing rapidly and if no delay occurs will be ready for occupancy about January l.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
A New iowa Road

Pierre. s. D.. Sept. 1l--Articles ot incorporation were filed here Wednes. day for the Des Moines, Council Bluffs & Western railway with nominal head. quarters at Pierre and an business Of. fee III Des Moines. The company is capitalized at sl00OO0 and is to build a road from Council Bluffs to Des Moines with an eastern extension to Nuscatine.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
Never Disapooints.

Many extensively advertised remi- dies are failures when put to the test. Hunts Lightning Oil iS an exception. Confidence in il is never misplaced
 appointment never follows itS use. " Is surely the greatest emergency remedy now ob,ainable. For cuts, burns, sprianS. aches and pains, ] kuow no equal,n Geo. E. Padilcok. Doniphan. Mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
Saved Him.

"It did not kill me but I think it would if it had not been for Hunts Cure. I was tired, miserable and well nigh used up when commenced using it for au old and severecase of eczema' One application relieved and one box cured me l believe Hunts Cure will cure any form of itching known to mankind r Clifton Lawrnnce.
 Helena Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-19
A Tiny Baby

can't tell you in words what the trou- ble is: bat if it's complexion gets pasty. if ii gets weaker and werker, loses flesh and is cross and peeyish you can toe certain that 1t has worms. Give it White'd Cream Nermifuee. guaranteed harmless ENpels the worms and puts the haby in a healthy normal condition Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-01

Emil Horning, son of Ed
Horning, the grocer, is at Eu-
gune attending the State Boys
Convention and is one OF the
secretaries.
VIM. Campbell, who has been
working at his trade in Portland
for some time, is spending the
! holiday season at the Campbell
home in Jobs addition.
Walter Wiles was 2 Portland
visitor on Friday to spend the
day with his sister Mrs. Wells.
who has been very sick at the
Good Samaritan Hospital.
A slight blaze called out the
fire department to DR.. Fosters
Office on North Second street,
Saturday morning. The fire,
which was in the fue, was quick
ly put out.
Mrs. DR.. Cathey and daug hter,
Evalyn, returned Friday even
ing from Salem where they had
attended the reunion OF the
Cathey family. They report a
happy time.
Opie Read, who was the star
attraction in the second number
of the Corvallis Lyceum Course,
drew a crowded house last FIJI
day night and delighted the
large audience with his inimit-
able sayings.
"Jacob, the Shepherd Saint" ~
was the subject Of Sunday morn
ing's sermon at the M E church
and the great lessons it taught
in practical life were of deep in
terest to the large and attentive
congregation.
Mr.. Edwards, OF Norton, was
attending to business matters in
the city on Saturday. The
heavy stocks Of goods carried by
the stores is reaping a just
reward this fall, drawing trade
clear to the coast.
The next regular communica-
ton Of Corvallis Lodge No. IA,
A. F. and A. M, will be held
Wednesday evening, December
2. All members are requested
to be present, as there will be
work in the F. G. degree.
For SALE: 4 COWS. 2 fair
beef COWS. $75 takes them. See
Or write w. F. Caldwell, Philo-
math, Ore. Bell Pone 265.
11-27-4t |
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-01
,OCAl AND PERSONAL

Mr.. Folks, on the Bicknel
farm, is going to run dairy, sc
he says.
Born, in this city, November
23rd, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. Crock
er, son.
Frank Groshong, of Mon
mouth, is visiting his parents in
Corvallis.
d. D. Burman was looking
after business matters in Port
land Friday.
Mr.. Bates was passenger on
east side train from Portland on
Friday night.
Mrs. Wright, of Portland, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.
Crocker, in this city.
A gas machine for cooking
purposes at Waldo Hall is to be
Installed next Saturday.
Harold Woodcock and wife
spent Friday in Albany return
ing on the evening train.
J. A. Hawkins and sister, Mrs.
Vincent, of Eugene, are visiting
at the J. I. Taylor home.
Mark Rickard and Miss Ed ma
Guthrie were married at Mon
mouth Sunday afternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. Bell were en-
tertained at the G. w. Henkle
home on Thanksgiving day.
Ed. Blunkett, of Kings Valley,
passed through Corvallis on Sat-
urday on his way to California.
DR.. O. D. Butler, of Independ-
ence was a guest at the Caleb
Davis home on Thanksgiving
day.
James NJ. Fowler and daugh-
ter, of Hoskins were looking af-
ter business matters in Corvallis
on Saturday.
Tommy Nolan came home
from Portland Friday evening
where he has been spending the
vacation season.
Prof. G. E. Bradley, of OAC,
has Just completed a carefully
written bulletin on Denatured
Alcohol, showing its merits as
an economical substitute for gas
oline or kerosene.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-12-01

| - lCS10Ca9 AOAl, vi -. - * -
Icame home, from an extended
eastern trip in the interest of
the college, on Fridaysevening.
1.-The President is an indefatiga-
Bile worker and his whole soul is
wrapped UP in the success of the
school.
St. Mary's Chapter, No. 9, Or
der Eastern Star, will hold its
regular meeting tonight, Tues
day, December 1st, in Masonic
Temple. The annual election
of officers will take place and all
mem bers are requested to be
present.
J. H. Mattley and family left
last Thursday, for their new
home in Oregon City They are
old residents. of Corvallis and by
their amiable dispositions have
made many warm friends in
Corvallis who wish them success
in the new home.
NJ. Tillery, the enterprising
grocer, has moved to the White
horn building on Second street,
in order to accommodate his
largely increasing trade. The
interior has been remodeled and
makes one Of the most attrac-
tive stores in the city.
Among the Benton county
people who have been granted
pensions or changes in pensions
accorded to the last ruling of the
Pension Bureau are James H.
Penn, Albert KEMP, Robert N.
White, Sarah A. Wilkinson and
John Woods, of Corvallis. |
The indications are that the
opera house will be crowded |
next Thursday night to witness
the performance, of "We Are
King" one OF the best comedies
ever given here. Much interest
is manifested in the engagement.
Those who are wise will secure
seats early.
Walter Wiles came home
from Portland on Friday, accom-
panied by his sister, Mrs. Wells,
who is slowly recovering from a
very serious surgical operation.
Her many friends are pleased to
learn that she has bright pros
poets for full and complete res
toration to health.
DR.. James Withycombe, of O.
A. G. will be one Of the princi-
pal speakers at the Oregon State
Dairy Association, which meets /
at Salem, in annual convention,
Decem Der 10, II. A premium /,
list superior to any offered be-
lore is now being prepared and
handsome cups will form a fea-
5ure Of the prizes.
Miss Ethel Berman entertain
ID very pleasantly Thursday
evening, the honor guests being
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Clark, of II
Portland, who have been spend
lng the holidays with relatives
and friends in this city. Mr.. II
Clark left the last of the week to
attend the Boys Convention,
which has been in session the
past few days in Eugene.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Scadding has
Sunday, December 20, /
or the holding of a special ser
7ice in memory of the late Prof.
1eorge Coote. This service will I
oe held in the Church of the
Good Samaritan, of which Prof.
Joote was senior warden, and
he sermon will be preached by
he Arch Deacon, Rev. HI. D.
Chambers, a warm, personal
riend of the deceased.
The Oregonlan Eof Nov. 23rd /
ays: 1--WE Are King" is the
pest and cleanest comedy seen
n Portland in long, long time. /
An excellent company and a
splendid production such as we
would expect to find in the first s
lass theatres. The local man
cement guarantees thorough
y hrstclass performance. Ii
ION ara not dali0btad with th q IL
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-18
SEND Us YOUR BRYAN AND KERN
 DOLLAR.
TO THE EDITOR:

TO THE EDITOR:
 There are no secrets in this cam paign. Strictly practicing what he breaches, MT. Bryan would not win victory with tainted money paying the election expenses.
 Not dollar is to be accepted which requires any promise, either eXpressed q or implied other than for HON EST, IMPARTIAL GOVERNMENT.
 Mr. Bryan will enter the White House absolutely free from all en- dangling alliances, free to serve all classes of honest citizens alike, or he will not enter at all
 Hence the course is plain. The campaign of Bryan and Kern must be conducted by the people.
 The people must pay the necessary campaign expenses if they want public servants who will serve their interests. Asking every one who favors govern ment by the people to pay you at once as he can spare to aid the campaign for BRYAN, KERN AND PEOPLES RULE You forward these gifts of honest hearts and homes every two weeks to the Treasurer of the Demo- cratic National Committee, with the name of each contributor and amounts gwen. lIlc lTedSuF6T Will lOTWdTu you a certificate like the copy enclosed for each one, asking you to deliver these certificates.
 Once more you should be part of the Great Organization bearing the Lamp of Light to every nook and cor ner of Free America. Our Country is for the people; it's Government must be by the people. Sincerely,
 Norman F.. Mack, Chm'n. Dem. National Committee.
 M. c. Wetmore,
 Chairman Finance Committee.
 C. N. Haskell,
 Treasurer
 Chicago, August l5, 1908.
 Now that the local election is over, and everybody is satisfied, let us turn our minds to the Great Commoner. We want to elect Bryan and Kern. Won't you give one dollar or more to help attain such blessing as a demo- cratic victory will be? Then send us your contribution.
 Previously acknowledged and
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The Forrest City times., 1908-09-18
As You Make It.

To the preacher life's a sermon, To the joker it's jest; To the miser life is money, To the loafer life's rest. To the lawyer life's q trial, To the poet life's a song; To the doctor life's patient That needs treatment right along To the soldier life's battle, To the teacher life's school; Life's good thing to the grafter, It's failure to the fool. To the man upon the engine Life's long and heavy grade: It's a gamble to the gambler, To the merchant life is trade. Life's picture to the artist, To the rascal life's fraud; Life perhaps is but burden To the man beneath the hod. Life is lovely to the lover,
 To the player life's play, Life may be load of trouble To the man upon the dray. Life is but long vacation To the man who loves his work: Life's an everlasting effort To shun duty to the shirk To the heaven-b.est romancer Life'S a story ever new: Life is what we try to make it Brother, what is life to you?
 $. F.. Riser.
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-18
Beavers Building Dam in Forrest City.

The Independent Order of Beavers are successfully organizing a charter class for a Dam" of this rapidly growing social order in Forrest City.
 Messrs Zimmer and Cooper representa- tives of the Supreme Dam which is To- eated in Memphis, have been in the city several days and have secured some forty signers for the charter.
 Only few more are needed to close and these will be in hand today. The charter list shows that Forrest City's most select citizenship are going into this dam of human Beavers and the success of the local dam is assured.
 The indications are that there will be hot time' in the city next Tuesday or Wednesday night when the class will be made to swim through the muddy waters" and all the twigs are being cemented together in the bonds of good fellowship, so dominant in this order. Memphis and Marianna Beavers will be on hand the night of installa- tion to see the work we'll done. The supply of boats and life preservers are limited and some of the Forrest City victims will have to cross the stream and climb the slippery banks beyond without the aid of these necessary ad- juncts. Messrs Zimmer and Cooper will remain to assist in the installation.
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-18
OUR STATE FAIR
Six Days, From Monday Morning till Saturday Night, October 12 to l7
 Hot Springs. Arkansas

]
 The industrial departments at the Third State Fair and Industrial Expo sition of Arkansas will be many times 1 larger than ever before. Agricultural Palace, building nearly one hundred l feet square. will be filled to repletion with the products of farm, orchard and field, making great composite exhi- bition of which any commonwealth might well be proud
 The livestock department will contain more thoroughbred and registered, Arkansas owned and raised, horses. cattle, swine, goats and sheep than were ever assembled in one place.
 The Poultry and Pet department will number fully three thousand entries and will fill great canopy one hun- dred by two hundred feet.
 Both the Mineral Balcony and Floral Arcade will be taxed to the utmost of their great capacity. The Educational, Art, Textile and Culinary Departments are already assured on basis several times larger and better than ever be- l fore.
 The State Fair will be complete on Arkansas Day., Monday, October 12, and will remain so until midnight, Sat urday. October IT. There will be special features and programs every day
  Mrs. Bernie Babcock, the "Sketch Book Lady, authorizes the State Fair to announce that the picture of every baby entered in the great Baby Show and Parade at the State Fair will be published in the edition of the Sketch Book following the State Fair and that two copies of this handsome publication will be mailed free to every mother whose child participates in this great show.
 The Baby Parade will take place in the morning of Friday. October Is, "Childrens' Day" at the State Fair. The Parade will be on the walk just in front of Exposition Palace, where the babies of the tenderest age, surrounded by the most delicate fabrics in decora- ton, may take part without hurt or risk
 All that is necessary is to have the baby on hand in time to be assigned a place in the parade or upon the plat form.
 The famous Layton Fireworks and Carnival Company are assembling for the State Fair the most attractive and varied amusement department that has ever visited the Southwest All the attractions are high class and above re- proach.
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-18

Trade with those merchants who advertise in The Times.
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-18
State vs Harry Hill, assault to kill, plea guilty, pen one year.
A Model Dairy in Operation.

Among the many interesting fea- lures Of the great Tri-State Fair at Memphis, Tennessee, September 2sth to October 7th, none will arouse more interest than the Model Dairy which will be in operation in specially con structed dairy building This dairy will have all the latest things in dairying, including milking machines and the like. The best methods of butter making will be explained and altogether it will be very instructive and interesting. Send for catalogue of the great Fair.
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-18
Circuit Court Proceedings.

The following Criminal Cases had been disposed of up to noon today at the fall term of court which convened in this city Tuesday morning:
 State vs Joe King, continued.
 State vs G. w. Mathis, dismissed, State vs Jim Wallace, death of defendant admitted.
 State vs w. L. Nugent, dismissed. State vs Captain Watkins plea guilty, fine $5e.
 State vs Captain Watkins, plea guilty, fine $50.
 State vs Lula Smith and Jake Reeves, dismissed.
 State vs H. Watson, assault to kill, plea gully, pen one year.