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The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

will be at the below named places on the following dates for the pur- pose of assessing the personal prop erty of Polk county; also all real estate that has become subject to tax since June 1907. Every person, or someone in their stead, is required to meet the assessor in their respec- tive townships and there to make a correct rendition of their property in the presence of the justice of the peace of their townships. Hours from 8 a. m. to 4 D. m.
 Grannis, Monday and Tuesday, June 8th and 9th.
 Wickes, Wednesday and Thursday, June 10th and 11th.
 Hatton, Friday, June F.
 Jansen, Saturday and Monday, June 18th and 14th. Cove, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18th and 17th.
 Hatfield, Thursday and Friday, June 18th and 18th.
 Cedar, Monday, June 22.
 Eagle, Tuesday, June 23.
 Potter, Wednesday, June 24.
 Freedom, at Rocky. Thursday, June 25.
 Freedom, at Mountain Fork school house Friday, June 26.
 Rich Mountain, Saturday, June 27. | Gap Springs, Monday. June 29. Faulkner, at Precinct, Tuesday, June 30.
 Faulkner, at Holly Hill, Wednes- day, July lst, until 12 m.
 Eagle Gap, at Precinct, Thursday, July 2.
 0uachita, at Precinct, Friday, July 3.
 Ouachita, at Rock Springs, Mon- day. July 9th, until noon.
 Mountain, at Dr. Norris home. Tuesday, July 7.
 Mountain, at Cherry Hill, Wednes- day and Thursday. July 8th and 9th. I Big Fork, at Big Fork church, l Friday, July 10.
 Big Fork, at Big Fork postoffice, I Saturday, Jgly II.
 Fulton township, Precinct, Mon day, July l3,
 Center, Dallas. Precinct, Tuesday, July IA.
 Mena, at court house. Julyl5th to 18th inclusive.
 hope all will come out and be as- Iessed and save penalty. Respect .uliy, w. l.. Parker, :
 Assessor {
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
Use the Conyicts to Public Roads

The Gazette earnestly hopes that the Penitentiary Board will make no new contracts for the hire of con victs for a longer period than one year.
 George w. Donaghey, who will begin next January to serve as governor of Arkansas, has already publicly expressed himself in favor of using at least part of the con victs for building good roads.
 Here is the question:
 Shall the state convicts be used on the railroads and in other private work or shall they be used to build highways for the people?
 Some people may question wheth- CT putting the convicts on public roads will pay" That's not your trouble. Put it up to Donaghey. He says he can do it. Give him a chance.
 Let Governor Donaghey have at least eighteen months to show how many miles of standard stone high way he can build with convict labor. If at the end of that time he has built the first great links in grand system of state turnpikes, who can question the wisdom of this policy ?
 But don't let Donaghey go into office with the labor of the convicts away for years in advance. Then his hands would be tied. Ar lyopuao Ca1afta
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

place in a week or ten days. N be in charge of a committes the ladies who will conduet ,l ladies departments of the MI Fair in August, and the M receipts of the day will be ei,1 by Mir. Jackson to the ladies lo. used to pay the premiums tss have offered to exhibitors at i. fair. Mir, Jackson has yo,s teered to furnish free all ice cre,, fruits, syrups and everylh, dispensed at the fountain forl day, and the ladies expect 10 ,l a large amount to their fund.
 Bennett Jackson of tbe Nc, Pharmacy, who gave the ladl the opening day at his sd fountain last Saturday, also is nished everything dispebscd X of cost and neat sum was rI ized despite the rather cool ds which tempered the appeliles the feople for cold driuks q dishes.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
\ dUBERNATORlNL TANGLE

Word cones from Little Rock to the effect that our state is becoming involved in a serious and unpleasant tangle over the governorship of Arkansas. Acting Governor X. o. Pindall left Saturday night for Washington to attend a conference of governors, and as soon as Cover nor Pindall had crossed the state line, Allen D. Hamiter, speaker of the house of representatives, ap- peared in Little Rock and was sworn into office as governor, and although locked out of the executive office, finally obtained admission and pos session and is now in full control.
 1t is rumored that it is the inten- tion of Mir. Hamiter to finish out the term of governor, claiming the office under the law that Governor Pindall is not in the state, and that the speaker of the house of representa- tives is in reality the acting goyer- nor.
 Governor Pindall was notified Saturday of existing conditions in St. Louis when en route to Washing ton but continued his journey. It is to be hoped for the sake of the honor and dignity of Arkansas that the matter may be amicably settled and that no further stain will be put on the fair name of this great and growing southwest state.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
lie Fought at Gettysburg.

David Parker, of Fayette, N. r., who lost foot at Gettysburg, writes Electric Bitters have done me more good than any medicine l ever took. For several years l had stomach trouble and paid out much money for medicine to lit P purpose, until I began taking kbssric Bitsers. would not take $500 for what they have done for me-" Grand tonic for the aged and for female weakness. Great al- teratiye and body builder; best of an for lame back and weak kidneys. Guaranteed by Jackson Drug Co. 50c.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
Welded.

c. w. Lutes and Miss Adelia Craig were married by the Rev, William Cooksey at his home Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. The bride IS the daughter of s. l.. Craig, the stouemason who is building an eight room brick residence on Eighth street. MT. Lutcs is the son of M. F. Lutes who came here from Texas about a year ago and purchased con- siderable real estate in and around Mena.
 The young couple have many friends who wish them much happiness.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

alike of a universal and of an indl- vidual application. It is astonishing when we think of the matter, how few and how simple are the rules which alone are necessary to gulde the conduct of manhood. Nor are these in the least degree doubttul. The witness borne to them by every voice of nature, of experience and of revelation in every age of tne history of the world is absolutely unanimous. They are as universal as our race---as individual as our selves.
 No man. no woman has ever nodded life into obedience to them without saving thereby his or her life from failure and shipwreck, and without brightening it with the sun light of that best happiness which IS given to those that seek It. The intellect of Greece was keen, her
 poetry splendid, her art unrIvaieo, her eloquence overwhelming ana yet. when the poor worn Jew of Tarsus trod the streets of Athens, a
 hunted, persecuted man; when ms
 bent form and feeble steps passed along her avenues of noble sculpture; when his strange words were Jeered at by philosophers under the shadow of the Acropolis; who could have believed that the might and glory of
 the future was with the poor Jew not with those philosophic and gift ed Athenians? Who would have guessed that in spite of her 'Aegls and flaming helm and threatening spear, the awful Pallas Athene ot the Acropolis should be forced to resign her Parthenon in favor of the religion of the humble Nazarene? Not many years afterwards that same suffering missionary was dragged a prisoner to Rome. At that time her Ceasar seemed omnlpo- tent, her iron arms unconquerable. Yet. though she made her Coliseum swim with the blood of the martyrs | it was all in vain. The worshipers of the capital succumbed to the wor- shipers in the catacombs. The le- gions. the white robed senators, the ivory sceptre were all defeated by by the cross, which was the vilest emblem of slaves torture; and the greatest of earthly empires en1- braced a religion preached by the unlettered peasants of a race which she most despised. And why was it? It was because a tree is known by it's fruit. The fruits of heathendom had been selfishness, cruelty, and corruption; the fruits of the religion which supplanted it were love, joy, peace, longsuffering, goodness, faith, meekness and charity
 When the Argonauts sailed past the treacherous rocks of the Sirens they sailed in perfect safety---be- cause Orpheus was one of them--- and the song of Orpheus was sweeter than the strains of the Sirens. And so, my young friends, having found on these four jewels---Truth, Purity, Honor, Reverence---for as Shakes peare says: There is no stronger breastplate than a heart undaunted, v you will be safe in the malstrom of the world, and be able to sail past
 the treacherous rocks and quick sands, safe into the haven where you
 would be.
 Prof. Adams spoke a few words
 iu behalf of the school and au-
 nounced the program for the
 commencement exercises next
 Friday night, when Dr. Marshall
 pronounced a benediction upon
 the assemblage and the exercises
 closed by the high school and
 audience singing America" :"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
New York Press

New York Press. A politician can be honest before he begins.
 A sure way to get into dispute is to have wife.
 A mans financial experience is worth something to the fellow that gives it to him.
 When man can't think of anything else to do to be disagreeable he reads newspaper. article to you.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

If the Republicans want an avail able candidate for congressman from this district Mena can furnish half dozen men who would grace fully lead in the fight no matter how slender their chances. In calling the role there is Gunnels, Legate, Strat- ton, Petty, and forest of other good fimhar
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

One of our exchanges proposes Taft and Fairbanks as suitable ticket. It would be a splendid ticket to represent the country horizonti- cally and perpendicularly as Taft is about as broad as he is long and Fairbanks about as slim as tooth pick and almost as tall as premium winning Polk county cornstaIk.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
SODA
 FOUNT IN PLACE
Will Have Opening Day Soon When All Receipts Go to Ladies of Fair As sociation to Be Used to
 Pay Premiums.

Jackson's new soda fountain has arrived and is in place, but will not be put in operation for a week or ten days.
 This fountain is of the most modern pattern, is absolutely sanitary and cost more than B, 1000. It is of massive and simple design, the woodwork in dark polished oak, with fiue plate glass mirrors.
 The opening, which will take
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

Miss Beulah Reynolds has been appointed United States marshal for the eastern district of Oklahoma, with authority to carry a sixshooter, wear boots, slouch hat, etc. But is Miss Beulah fully equipped to resist woman's mortal foe the mouse
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

Roosevelt is not inclined to let Congress adjourn until he gets his four battleships and as long as the President has promised to name one of them The Arkansas. let's stand in with him on his proposition.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

A correspondent of the Hot Springs Bulletin writes that paper "that the devil seems to be having things pretty much his own way around here" When correspond ent writes for paper he is supposed to tell something new.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

Governor Pindall has challenged Jeff Davis to submit their claims for delegate at-large to the national convention at Denver. While on this subject of delegates. wouldn't Hal Norwood make a more suitable representative than Davis and Pin dall combined
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

A celebrated chef is coming from Europe to the United States to teach our people how to cook eggs 168 different ways. That is one import not needed in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
A ANNOUNCEME MENTS.
rnR cnnNrY AssEssoR

Tho Star ls authorized to announce FRED W. THORNTON as an Independent candi- date for the office ofCounty Assessor Of Folk county. subject to the action or the voters at the September election.
 FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER
 The star Is authorized to announce JAMES EMERSON as a candidate for Road Com missioner of Mena Special District, subject tu the action Of the voters at the general election In September.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

are filling up down this way so rapid ly with newcomers that Cravens will soon be quite a stra ger if he don't make US a visit shortly.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

The Republicans of Dallas, Tex, have instructed for Roosevelt. They are attempting to make our Presi- dent modern Ananias.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
Appendicitis

IS que ID large measure to abuse of The bowels, by employing drastic pur- gatiyes To avoid all danger use oniy Df. Kings New Life Pills, the sale, gentle eleansers and inyivora- ttors- Guaranteed for headache bill lousness, malaria and jaundice, at Jackson Drug Go. ~
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

Caleb Powers, who has been in a Kentucky jail for seven years for the alleged murder of Governor Goebel has been pardoned and has announced himself as an independent candidate for Congress.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

The De Queen Bee says that the government paid Taft's expenses around the world, but Bryan paid his own way" all of which may be true, but Taft was kept so busy at work for the government that he had no time to pocket any lecture ,,annav
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

It is almost impossible at this time to know what the textbook trust has done in Arkansas. The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth will be known next fall when the old man" begins buying books fnr the children
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

Ohio instructed for Bryan with a big "I" and the friends of the Ne braskan have gone gunning for dele gates in Minnesota, in the very lair of the indomnitable Swede, Johnson.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

1t looks as though Ben Cravens was going to have opposition in his race for Congress. It may be only a bluff, however, to get Cravens out of Fort Smith so that he can renew old acquaintances and make new ones. Not very bad idea as we
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

Now that Congress has appropri- ated twelve million dollars for wid- ows' pensions, there will no doubt be more merry widows.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

A diet of peanuts and sour milk is said to insure long life. Useless information. Who'd want to live at such A cost 2
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

Is Bryan losing his voice? He is going to get a graphophone to re- produce his speeches.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

In California there is a town named Highland and another called Downs. That state, as well as indi- viduals, has her ups and downs.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

A St. Louis man travelled 104, ,000 miles looking for wife. Some men will go a long way looking for trouble.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
EVENT IN MENA'S
 HIGH SCHOOL LIFE
Dr.. F. E. DeLongy Preached Bacca laureate Sermon to Large Audience in Honor of Mena's First
 Graduating Class.

No man is wise who refuses to learn from those who can give him knowl- edge.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

I do not see much change in people after they have arrived at the age of 20 or 30.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

The Carthage Press calls Kansas ''the bank robber state" What shall we call Oklahoma
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

Now is your chance to become the man the womanyou wish to be.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
The best town.

The best town, Mena. The best county, Polk.
 The best state,
 Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14

l first fine sense of self-respect, and
 then and equally fine sense of respect
 for others and their rights. wish
 all young people would read the
 "Idyls of the King" by Tennyson,
 just to get filled with the spirit of
 nobility that pervades them, espe-
 cially as seen in King Arthur. And
 l would not object if all were to read
 Thackery's "Newcomes" in order to
 obtain true picture of a gentle man. l, myself, am very fond of John Ridd in Lorna Doon. It is a great thing for a young man or woman to come into contact. either personally or through book, with 1 a man of high and noble honor.
 The last thing I will name is rever- ence. This is very high and beauti- ful quality. A noted poet calls it l the mother of all virtues, and agree with him. 1t is fortunate thing if young person comes into the world with strong natural sense of rever- ence. It is the richest soil of the human mind. All good things grow m 1t, and the things that grow in it ast forever, because it is Gods gar len, and He never suffers any of His fruits and flowers to perish.
 And now very briefly, let me add 70 my good wishes for your future lealth, pleasure and prosperity the 'equest that you will think of and these four things as the 'oundation of character: Truth. 'urity, Honor, Reverence. These Ire the fruits of the tree I call No 'ility of Character" for it is truly aid By their fruits ye shall know hem This principle is capable {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

ated with 12 members and has the fol- lowing officers: Robert J. Wheeler, president; J. P. Lally, vice president, and W. !. Wheeler. secretary and treas urer. The South Side club has a mem bership of IA, with the following of fcers: G. W. Wilson, president; F. H.. Hickman, vice president, and A. Young, secretary and treasurer. The incorpor- ation papers of the Bohemian club specify that the membership shall not exceed 300. The following re the of- ficers for the first year: Eddie S.. Black, president; c. W. Long, vice president, and James S. Glenn, secre- tary and treasurer. The Central Union club was organized with membership of IS. The following are the officers elected for the first year: J. l.. Turner, president; Sid Harmon, vice president. and R. M. Turner, secretary and treas urer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

Sunny Brook Rye," full qts., bonded-a satisfying tonic A qts., delivered, $500. Camp bell-Burton Co.,, Box 358, Mem phis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
HOTEL LIFE OF CITY
Is an Index To It's Metropolitan Rank. Birmingham Has a We'll Ordered
 Hotel in the New Morris.

The hotels of a city are the indexes of its character commercially. It IS true that at times the rule varies by reason of persons embarking in the business who are not qualified for the calling. Here in Birmingham there has been steady progress made in providing good hotels In no more marked way Is the change shown than in the trans formation of the Morris hotel. under the management of the Messrs. Scoville. Always spaciously appointed in its rooms and halls with high ceilings. un- der the touch of the painter and decor ator 1t his come to be the most at tractive and best appointed hotel in Birmingham.
 The great lobby, beautifully lighted and suprebly furnished with all the modern accessories, is distinctly the most inviting in the state.
 The New Morris cafe, with its ex cellent cusine IS already receiving pat ronage from the most discriminating people of the city, as we'll as from that class of the traveling public who are exacting.
 The comfort and pleasure of the guests of the New Morris Is made the aim of every attache. Cleanliness to scrupulous nicety Is the cardinal point and all in all there is an at mosphere of elegant reflnenent over cared with gentle courtesy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
FUCKER CHAIRMAN
 PORTER PRESIDENT
NEW OFFICIALS FOR CITIZENS SAVINGS BANk--MEETlNG LAST iNlGHT-cHANoEs RESULTING FROM B. F. RoDEN's DEATH.

The directors of the Citizens Savings bank met last night and reorganized the official staff of this popular institution. Gen E. w. Fucker was made chairman of the board; W. A. Porter vice presi- dent of the American Trust and Say ings bank, was made president; R C. Middleton was reelected vice president: Ben T. Head was elected vice president and cashier. and Charles NJ. Spencer was chosen secretary and treasurer.
 The late B. F. Roden was president of the Citizens Savings bank, and MT. Porter, who succeeds to that office is one of the most highly esteemed bankers in Birmingham. His long experience in practical banking and his wide acquaint- anee in Jefferson county, make him, it is said, an exceptionally strong man for the position. General Fucker chairman of the directors, is known throughout Alabama as a prominent capitalist and prudent financier
 MT Head' the new vice president and cashier. is a banker by training and d man of engaging personality by nature. He comes from Lexington, Ky, where he held the responsible position of vice president of the Banking and Trust com pany, and it was largely through his energy and popularity that the institution was built up. He is brother of J. S. Head, Jr., cashier of the Citizens Bank and Trust company of Ashland, Ky.
 At last nights meeting the board elect ed B. F. Roden, Jr, director to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father. w. A. Porter, Ben T. Head, the new cashier, and J. S. Head of Ashland, Ky, were also elected members of the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
Free Cancer Coupon.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
TRIES FLIMFLAM GAME.
Young Man Railing From Kansas City
 Caught By Officers.

George Aruez, hailing from Kansas City, came very near flim-fiamming j.. Blach & Sons out of good suit of clothes yesterday afternoon The young man went to the store, was very particular in his choice of clothing, hat and shoes, and then ordered them sent to Twenty fourth street and Fifth avenue. He met the wagon there and gave the driver a check, but when an attempt was made to cash the check 1t was found to be worth less.
 He also made an attempt to get a watch from one of the local jewellers in the same manner. He claimed to be a local boy preparing to leave the city fol school, but his game played out when al midnight he was arrested by Special Agent Barnes at Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
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 In 10 Days
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
Change In Newspaper Staff.

change has been made in the of- ficial staff of the Register" Birming- hams latest republican weekly, G. M. Howel having sold out his interest to his brother, G. D. Howle. The Regis ter was started by Prof. J. T. Blake more. assistant postmaster, and G. M. Howle, who is also connected with the local postoff1ce. G. D. Howle is at present attending the University at Tuscaloosa, but will give up his col lege studies to take up his newspaper work. The offices of the Register are in Room 322 Woodward building.