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The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
FOURCHE HAS A
 $7O,OOO FIRE LOSS
Three Frame Business Houses, One a Large One, and Two Cottages, Are Destroyed - Little
 Insurance.

Fourche, Aug. 15.-Fire com pletely destroyed three business houses, one of which was a large structure with three bus ness rooms, and also two small houses, at an early hour this morning, resulting in a loss of about S70,000. The fire prac- ticlly wiped out the buisness section of the town. It started In the rear of the Forte store and its origin is unknown. There is said to be but little insurance.
 When discovered the rear door of the Forte store was open aud the theory has been advanced the store was burglarized and then set on fire in order to hide the theft.
 The fire spread rapidly to two adjoining business houses and to the two cottages, one of which was occupied by T. A. Reichardt. railroad agent here. the other by W. A. Riley. Mir. Reichardt lost about $50 in cash and gold watch in his hury to move his household goods out.
 The household goods ln both houses were saved. The post office anu locsl telephone exchange were destroyed.
 The principal loss was on the building and stock of the Forte store. The stock was owned by H. w. Forte and ]. NJ. Swilliug. The building was owned by Mir. Forte. Tine loss on the building and stock is estimated at about $60,000 The remainder of the loss is estimated at between S5, 900 and Sl0,000.
 All the buildings were oi wood aud burned rapidly, bnt bucket brigade was formed and other adjoining buildings were saved.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
WOMAN'S BODY
 FOUND IN CISTERN
Mrs. D. N. Dial, Prominent in Society in Pocahontas, Drowned at Her Home in that City Sun
 day Morning.

Pocahontas, Aug. 16.-Jump- ing or falling into cisteru fuli of water, Mrs. D. N. Dial, wife of Dr. Dial. one of the most prom. ineut women of this place, came to her deaih by drowning this morning. No cause is known for the action, which has created a big sensation here owing to the social prominence of the lady. Mrs. Dial was missed at her home early this morning. Noth- ing was thought of her absence at first, but later, becoming un- easy, her family instituted q search. About that time it was noticed that the covering of the we'll at the Dial residence had been removed and the body of Mrs. Dial was found floating in the water. Theories 10 the effect that 1t was an accident have been discredited by some becs use of the allegation that Mrs. Dial could not have fall,n into the we'll accidentally, but the top may have been removed by some one else and the lady have fallen iu.
 No note of any kind was left and the affair is a complete mys- tery.
 Mrs. Dia, was the wife a well known optician here.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
EVER WATCHFUL.
A Little Care Will Save Many Mena
 Readers Future Trouble.

Watch the kidney secretions.
 See that they have the amber hue of health,
 The discharges not excessive or Rnfrequent.
 Contain no "brick-dust like" Sediment.
 Deans Kidney Pills will do this for you.
 They watch the kidneys and fure them when they are sick. J. Mcfarland, living at 1919 \ ! nSsen Ave-, Mena, Ark, says: l My wife suffered for a long tune rom a severe aching in the small Pt her back that became more Pcute whenever the slightest fIrain was brought upon the mus Eles of that part of the body. here was difficulty with the 'hldney secretions. On the advice FI one of my neighbors 1 procur- Ed a box of Doan's Kidney Pills For her at the Palace Drug Co.,, Rnd X. she began their use. The re- Rief she obtained was prompt and Fehulne. In a short time the sNooVe mentioned troubles disap- pealed and she has had no return Pi them since. We are always k,ad to recommend such a valu- |,,!l, Sele remedy as Doan's Kidney Fm salo hv all dealers Prce
 cents. Foster- Miiburn Co.,,
 puilalo, New York, sole agents
 oF the United States.
 Remember the name Doan s- Fhd take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
FAVOR REFUNDING
 HOSPITAL MONEY
Chairman Coughlin Says Thinks Board Would Approve Such Course Be- cause of Delay in Building
 Hospital at Mena.

Chairman Coughlin of the board ct trustees of the Kansas City Southern Employees Hospital Asso. citation, stopped off at Mena a few hours yesterday evening while en route to Kansas City from the south, this being in response to a request from the Commercial Club. He was accompanied by T. R. Cooper, super intendent of machinery of the road also member of the hospital board of trustees.
 Because of the day and short notice, only a very few of Mena's citizens were present at the meeting held at the Elks' club rooms. Mr. Coughlin, speaking for the board, stated that the delay in building the hospital was strictly matter of money shortage, occasioned by the reduction of forces on the road caused by the business depression. explaining that the cost of running the present hospital at Kansas City was greater than the revenue. He said that he deemed it nothing but fair that the association repay to Mena the outlay she had made for grounds and incidental expenses if the city so desired, and that he thought such course would not mili- tate against the hospital being placed here when conditions justified it's construction.
 The committee representing Mena will meet and take some action in the premises so soon as the fair is over.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
W. J. Cassidy Remembers Mena. Editor Mena Star.

Dear Sir:-Enclosed find S1 to rewew my subscription to the Weekly Star. 1 did think that would take in the fair and visit old friends in Mena on the 18th, l9th ard 20th, but the people here elected me postmaster and l can't get eff. am alone and am stay ing with my grandchildren, the only relatives 1 have in this coun- try. l bought land here. Quinn IS flag station on the Rock Is- land railroad 6 miles north of Eldorado. w. J. Cassidy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
May Start a Dairy.

Mrs. J. T. Russell and daugh- fer, Miss Mary, of Lajunta, Col orado, are in the city visiting al the horne of G. J. Evans. The Russells are looking for loca. tiou where there is good pure wa. ter and a healthful climate and Mrs. Russell thinks Mena would suit them fine.
 If they locate they expect to go into the dairy business.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Nr,nnanps dOr FOOLED.

IT was literally coughing lnFseH IO daath and had become too weak to leave my bed: and neighbors predicted ,bst would never leave it alive; bnl tbev ~ pot fooled, for thanks be to God, I'' was induced to try Dr. Kings New niscovery. It took just four one doi- iar hotties to completely cure ths5 .1s,.,i, and restore me to good sound y'.ltb Y wtifes Mrs Eva EcaRA of f,rovetown. Stark Co.,, Ind. rms g Flo of cough and cold cures ana healer of throat and lungs iS .'iIis.s suai, ',ls teed by Jackson Drug Co" Vruss e 's's' soc and sI00. Trial bottle iree.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
For Sale

360 acres 2 miles northeast of Mena; 90 acres fenced, 30 acres in orchard, mostly apples; } houses, 10 permanent springs; ? public roads and railroad run throug h place. Will give long time or half purchase price. For further particulars call on owner on prem ises. Isaac Clifford.
 Al 7t w3t Mena, Ak.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
A WRONG IMPRESSION
Prof. W. I. Adams Not the Candidate For County Judge ard Will Support
 the Democratic Ticket.

From various sources 1t has become known that mauy people are confusing Prof. w. T Adams, superintendent of Meua's Public schools, with the K v. J. G. Ad1ms, one time candidate for gov ruor of Arkansas, now seek ing the office of county judge of Polk county as an independent candidate.
 In the following letter to the voters Prof. Adams clears up the error:
 To the voters of Polk county.
 have been four years superintend- ent of the public schools of Mena. During that time l have made many educational speeches in various parts of the county and my friends in these places have seen fit to call me Pro- lessor Adams. Since the campaign has opened for county judge between Judge Wright Prickett, regular Demo- cratic nominee, and the Rev. J. G. Adams, Independent candidate, my friends have confused my name with that of the Rev, j. G. Adams and think I am independent candidate for county judge. l am not a candidate for county judge. voted in the democratic primaries for my friends, some of which were nominated and some failed in nomination. 1 regard it as a Democratic principle to let the majority rule, therefore l abide by the majority and vote the Democratic ticket. w. T. Adams
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Tent Meeting at Old Potter.

Arran ngemeuts are beng made for holding tent meeting al old Potter which will continue for ten days. The meeting Will commence on Friday night, Aug. 2l and will be conducted by Rev. NJ NJ. Lowry of the Free Nj tho, dist church. You are cordially invited to attend.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
SERVICES FOR DEAF MUTEs.
Annual Religious Gathering Held at
 Jonesboro Attracts 1,5O0 People.

Jonesboro, Aug. 16.-The an. nual religious meeting of the deaf mutes of Arkansas was held here today, aud was attended by at least 1,500 people. The sermon ot the day was preached by Rev. Hugh Lloyd of Paragould, teacher in the deaf mute institute at Little Rock. The sermon was delivered in the sign language.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Fine Mena Home for Sale.

6 room house, tirs. class build ings, hue well, 215 acres of ground, all in fruit aud garden, close iu. One of the prettiest Iit.le homes in Mena. This is a bargain. Phone 295.
 i42 g. wit
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20

Fortify the body to resist ma larial germs bg putting the sys- lem in perfect order. PRIcKLY X sH BITTERs is a wonderful sys- tsinr regulator. w C. Vaudiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Keep the body neatly at this

het ? IHt VVIY HV"t'F "N t"'' season by using FRIcEcy AsH BlrrERs. l. is necessary con dition to successfully resist ma larial germs. w. C. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20

The new Postoffice Cafe, op posite the postoliice-the place to get good meal quickly. 2S4 II
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
A Bridge Depends On It.

The matter of building jointly
 with Sebastian county a free
 bridge over the Arkansas river at this point depends entirely upon |the success of the amend nent, for there is no possible chance of
 building the bridge by scrip Issue. The bridge proposition is
 |appealiug strongly to the major |ity of the farmers of Crawford county and they will be found
 working for the amendment with |iust as much energy as the voters |of Van Bureu. Ia discussing the matter Republican leader If |VaD Bureu this morning declared |that the Republicans of Arkansas |canrrt afford to become a hind- |rance to the development of the state, as they would become if
 |they should succeed in defea ting
 |amendment No. 10, and he said |that he, for one, would work just
 las hard for the adoption of the amendment as he would for the
 success of his party al the polls lin September.
 Crawford county can be count
 |ed for the amendment by a big majority.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20

Work wanted of any kind, with room and board. Address Louis A. Barnes. .seneral delivery. l4l }
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
REPUBLICANS ARE
 FOR AMENDMENT 10
state Committees Effort to Commit Party Against It Is Failing Dis ally-Crawford County
 Leader Talks.

Van Bureu, Aug. Is. Tt was feared here in Crawford county that the statement made by the Republican state central commit ice 10 the effect that that party would orposc amendment No. 10 would UT tie movement, but the published utterances of the committee are being repudiated by the Republicans of Crawford county, aud the county caudi- dates on tbe Republican as we'll as the Democratic ticket will uroe their followers to vote and work for the adoption of tue amendment. While both parties have full county ticket in the field here, there Is no politics in the amendment proposition and it now looks as II 1t would receive an almost solid vote throughout ,ha cnf1ntv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
KILLED HIMSELF.
Dan Hart Dies from a Bullet Self
Inflicted.
[From Thursdays Daily.l

ltTOm IuuISuby DSAVA
This morning about IL o'clock Dan
Hart shot himself through the heart
dying instantly. He was at his home
on southside when the act was COM
mitted.
He was found by Marshal St. Peter
who had been summoned BY Mrs.
Hart, lying ON the bed upstairs. he
had shot himself with 45 calibre re-
yolver, the bullet going nearly
through the body and lodging in the
skin. Only one cartridge was in the
pistol.
He had been respondent for several
days, worrying over family matters
and his wife had taken a loaded re-
volver from him early this morning
The real facts leading up to the trag'
edy will probably never be known.
Dan Hart was one Of the characters
Of Abilene, having lived here for some
years and had many ups and downs
His was kindly nature, ever ready
to help the poor and needy and hold
ling malice towards none. He be
Ilonged to the fire department anC
was we'll liked.
Col. &C. Little says that Hart wa
a protege Of q. S. Senator Mari
Hanna. At about seven be wa
taken by Mark Hanna from al
Orphans Home, Hanna taking fame.
to him. He was in the Hanna HON
for several years but finding Mrs
Hanna's discipline little too stric
for bis tastes, the restless boy AM
the family parted. Dan always KEEP
a friendship for the senator aud W
believe went or was going to his fun
eral. Dan said Hanna's son Dan wa
1 named for him, and we think be wa
named Dan Hart Hanna.
CoronerJ. c. Entz came up from
Hope Friday afternoon and held a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

inquest over the remains Of Dan Hart
who shot himself Thursday. Nothing
new was developed and a verdict that
deceased came to his death by his own
hand was returned.
Mrs. Champ shellhaas who was
Mrs. Hart No. /, came up from Mad
ison, Kansas. to attend the funeral.
Her four children have continued to
make their home with the father, and
all deeply feel the death. The pres
emit Mrs. Hart and her little baby
have the sympathy Of all.
Funeral services weree held Sat
urday afternoon Of $3.50 at the house
ON southside conducted by DR.. Blay'
ney. The fremen will deiray the ex'
penses and attended In q body.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
GOOD HOME RECIPE.
To Relieve All Catarrh Sufferers Is
Easily Mixed.

Here is prescription which should
be valued by all who are subject to
rheumatism, kidney and bladder
troubles and especially catarrh.
While the latter is considered BY most
sufferers an incurable disease, there
are few men or women who will fail
to experience great relief from the
following simple home prescription
and II taken In time it should prevent
an attack Of cAtarrh during the entirs
season.
Anyone can mix the following
Fluid Extract Dandelion one-hali
ounce, Compound Kargon one ounce,
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three
ounces. Shake we'll In bottle and
use in teaspooniul doses after each
meal and again at bedtime. Get these
ingredients from any pharmacist
whom you know handles only pure
drugs.
This prescription acts directly up
on the eliminative tissues Of the kid
neys to make them filter and strair
from the blood, the poisons that pro
duce all forms Of catarrhal affections
Relief is often felt even after the frs
few doses and 1t is seldom that thu
sufferer ever experiences q return at
tack within the year.
This prescription makes spendit
remedy for all forms Of blood diSor
ders and such symptoms as lame back
bladder weaknesses and rheumatism
pains are entirely dispelled.
As this valuable, though simple
recipe comes from a thoroughly re
liable source, 1t should be- Needed 3,
every reader who suffers from catarrh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
NO sHoDDY GOODS
\. 4. N Z. ~ ~ n. So. SIS. 81
High School

Six high school boys have rented
the vacant lot on Vine street next to
the residence Of g. @. Sterl. They
have made a tennis court Of it.
We are very sorry to lose Miss Nan
Lucier for q few months. She will
attend the Concordia high school but
will return here to graduate,
The Seniors have begun the study
Of Prologue to Chauuer's Canterbury
Tales.
The chemistry class has changed lts
place Of recitation from room eight 70
room nine. 2
Miss Dickinson learned from a
theme that Major Andre, the British
spy in the Revolution, killed . man
and for this crime was sentenced to
twenty years In the penltentiary'
The second year German class has
developed startling tendency Of late
to lose its books.
The Seniors held class meeting
Friday evening. The officers Of last
year were reelected President, Her
bert Sommer; vice-president, Bessie
DeWolf; secretary, Bruce Hurdi treas
urer, Wade Priest.
A music class has been organised.
Its work will commence as soon o.
books can be secured from the pub
fishers.
The Sophomore class elected the
following officers Friday evening;
President, Frank Ackers; vice-Presi-
dent, Hazel Hobble; secretary, Bessie
Hall; treasurer, Vaughn Mccormick.
Miss Dora Fisher OF California who
formerly lived in Abilene. and Miss
Lillian Briukman Of Great Bend, visit
ed the high school Friday morning.
The Junior English class is work.
ing on Macaulay's Essays on Milton
and Addison"
The high school teachers attended
normal institute IN the high school
chapel Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Royal Month and the Royal Din
ease.

Sudden changes Of weather are
especially trying, and probably to
none more so than to the scrofulous
and consumptiye. The progress Of
scroiula during normal October is
commonly great. We never think OF
scroiula Its punches, cutaneou
eruptions, and wasting OF the bodily
substance without thinking Of the
great good many sufferers from II
have derived from Hoods Sarsaparilla
whose radical and permanent cures Of
this one disease are enough to make
| II the most famous medicine In the
world. There is probably not a city
or town where Hoods Sarsaparilla has
not proved its merit in more homes
than one, in arresting and completely
Graduating scrOfula. which Is almost
as serious and as much to be feared 81
its near relative consumption.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
A GOOD STOMACH.
Means Good Health, Cheerfulness
Ambition, Persistency and

success
Mi-o.na will cure your dyspepsia
or any other stomach trouble, BY
building up the habby walls, and
making the stomach so strong that 1t
will digest food without PePsin or
other artificial aid.
In other words, Mi-o-na cures dys-
persia BY removing the cause.
J. NJ. Gleissner is the agent for Mi
o.na in Abilene and he says to every
reader Of the REFLECTOR whose stom'
ach is weak, who has indigestion
or dyspepsia, that Mi-O-na is gusran'
teed 10 cure or money back.
The price is only 80 cents q large
box, and one box is oil you need Y
prove that you are on the right road
to health and happiness.
81 can't say enough for Mi-o-ni
tablets; they have done more for nj
10 one week than all the doctors hav'
for the two years have been undsl
their care, and / will do all / can Z
recommend {. to my friends. YO'
can also use my name in your I'D
you like, for Mi-o-na is better thai
gold 10 me. lam like q new man
and am able 70 work once more 70
The FIRST time In over year."-M. a
Ennis. S9s Green st., Syracuse n. !
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

Carnage and wagon, wood and iron
vork At Tolivsrs shop Si-lnOsSe
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

Kennsdy's Laxative Cough Syrup is
used nearly everywhere, because it
not only heals irritation Of the throat
and stops the cough, but drives the
cold out Of the system through Its
laxative principle BY assuring a free
and gentle action Of the bowels, and
that Is the only way to cure 8 cold.
You can't cure II as long as you sre
eopstipated. Insist upon Kennedy'i
Laxative Cough Syrup. Seld BY c.
N. Troup.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Has MalariaI Fever.

A letter received by Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Smith from W. A. Matteson,
tells Of the illness Of Wesley Smith
who is in the hospital at Joplin, Mo-,
suffering from malarial fever. He
has been sick for some time but is
thought 70 be better and will recover.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

Belle of Diamond Greek, Bert Hook
insmith's fast little mare, was injured
the first Of the week when being
shipped to Minneapolis. When the
coupling was made the contact was 50
hard as TO throw her to the floor. She
could not race at Minneapolis and
was brought home. Veterinary sur
geons are working over her and It IL
feared that her racing days are over
Just how serious the injury is canno'
as yet be ascertaiued. Bert refused
d, 900 fer her recently and the lost
will be q serious one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15


VOU never saw a more attractive
lot of good clothes than we're
ready to show you right now for fall
wear: They're
Hart Schaffner & Marx
clothes, and the new cOlOrs, new
weaves and fabrics are as rich and
varied and attractive as clothes canbe.
In addition to the new browns,
grays, tans and animal cOlOrs which
have been SO attrctive feature OF
this fine line, well show you some
fine blue serges, black cheviots and
thibets, such as every man aught TO
have.
Twenty dollars will get you mighty goodsuit
all-wool perfectly made, correct in STYLE
This store is the home Of Hart Schaffner & Marx
Clothes.
,NelA, NO sHo0D1 GOODS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
e0OD WORD bon FAIR.
Iowa Man Thinks We Have Fine
exhibitions.

rrhs q ,,t,sk ~ thn West. an lnMncn-
W, !. !, ~ pnbllshed at Des Molnes.
II. IA representative at the
n.L,rson county Fair, and we re-
aah,,sh . oart 81 his report as follows;
TIT. Association has probably as
aar,.s.,v la;d out grounds, buildings,
$3.50. IA Il, considered, as will be
,anrd .rywhere IL the land. The
III, !, oronnd was admirable to start
Lii md vail situated, with nothing
!. \, ! n,avsnt carving out design
,or a. ideal plant when all completed,
and few men ID this country had more
avnor,.nce ar halter notions Of what
! systematically arranged institution
tbat sort should be than DR.. H. O.
Wann. who was at the front in push.
inn he enterprise. The outcome is
simply superb, as impresses one in q
moment. when seen in practical oper-
a,;on. The location Of all the various
hr;,d;,os stables stalls and track
could not be improved upon and soms
aiocent narmanent structures have
.oan ortun The grand stand, set
mo,I h.cL with large open court in
.n. tho SEATING with back rests,
with entrance and exits, and starters
stand and ad;uncts all are convenience
;t.a,i a. are the entrances to the
.r.ck and the relation OF the race
horsa stalking to the course.
10 anpreciate il fully it is necessary
- ~ Il The track has full brace,
o.,cn,ated according to the law OIL
centrifugal force with horse moving
:, : 900 Gait Some splendid public
sn;rited men are at the fore conduct
;rv and sunportipp the enterprise
! ~ he given unstinted credit is to BE-
,nart;onad particularly, in conjunc'
a. Nth r. Wann. Secretary; Mr.
y \ wvandt. state agent Of tn,
Irn,on Central Life Insurance Co., on,
~ hna;o.t financiers and bushes
! ~ !, tho state. but who has neve
hoan Known 70 with hold either time O
a,onov 10 forward this undertaking
h.nor;nc a. Mr. Wvandt does, tina
!, 1. great educAtiye agency tia
} Vim enhance every art and industr,
CARRIED out in his section OF Kansas
Ana Il Is something to be proud Of b
N ! Z citizens Of the county, an
hat al ara realizing the value an
meaning Of. With the walks an
drivo. and trees. over six hundred {
which are growing, Just where the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
New Feed Barn Just Opened.

On Spruce street, north Of the RE-
FLEcToR Office, formerly run BY Al
Newton. Baled and loose alfalfa and
prairie hay always on hand. viii
sell BY bale or ton. Win buy or bale
your hay. Terms: Single horse, 10
cent; team is cents. Call and see
me-. sO-6ts5-4s JOHN E. BEAR.