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The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11
Address to the 8. =. O. =.
BY Hon. a. J. Weaver at the Memorial
Services Last Sunday Evening

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beyond and,
"In unison Elks everywhere turn back
the clock to the hour of eleven,
That they may think of those ON
earth and those in heaven,
And bow in reverence to sisters,
wives and mothers,
And kneel in silence for their absent
brothers.
To our order it is the greatest
of all days, for upon this day
we turn our thoughts from the
busy routine of life with its
successes and failures, its sun
shine and shadow, and proclaim
ing the pure and noble princi-
pies of Elkdom, pay Il sincere
tribute of love and respect to
the absent members of our or
der, to those. who have answer
ed the final roll call and who
dwell with us only in pleasant
memory. And my friends | de
sire to emphasize the thought,
that if this order and the other
great fraternal orders of Amer
lea which are likewise promot-
ing the cause of fraternity and
brotherhood throughout the
world, served no other purpose
than to adequately remember
their dead, they would not have
been established in vain.
Whether by public ceremony,
marble shaft, green mound, or
silent tear, we speak and think
of our loved ones, it matters
not, but it matters much that
We do think and speak of them
in some way, and the great
order of Elks will live longer
because of these beautiful an
nual services commemorative,
its virtues and characters of de
ceased brothers.
Some of these brothers sue
ceeded better than others.
Some of them reached a higher
round on flames ladder and
some of them did not ascend at
all. Some of them were bigger
and stronger in every way than
others. Some of them battled
against greater odds than
others and SONS of them handi-
capped, perchance by heredity,
early training or the lack of it,
foundered along with the many
weaknesses that flesh is heir to,
and finally either conquer or
capitulate. In short, among
the men of our order, who have
passed away, we will assume
that the average of human life
prevailed. But whether distin-
guished or unknown by worldly
honor. whether rich or Door in
worldly effects, we loved them
all the same because they were
our brothers and today we hon
or them alike. They we're all
Elks and as Elks they all stood
on the level. They all subscrib-
ed to the same beautiful teach
ingS of our order and their
hearts were all filled with that
loyalty and fraternity an Elk
gives to his brother. They all
recognized, as every good citi-
zen should, the existence of a
Supreme Being, of a higher
power, the great God who
moves and rules the world. AT
the sacred altar of our order
they were taught that justice,
even handed justice, is the rock
of Gibralter and that there can
be no permanent greatness in
nation or state or civic order
without it. And at the sacred
altar of our order they also
learned the beautiful lessons of
b%rotherly love and charity,
These noble principles made
our order in a sense, a religious
order, not in the holy sense of
the great church of God, which
has been the one great power
for GOOD in al times and amOnO
The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11

ting forth so beautifully the full
significance of this occasion,
after listening to the beautiful
songs and witnessing the simple
get impressive ceremonies oil
this order, | feel as though
there is little which | could add
10 this memorial service. How
ever. in attempting a brlet ad-
dress, | shall feel amply repaid
Tor any effort of mine if | i'm
press you even to a small de
gree the real purposes and hl9h
ideals of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks, which
not only subscribes to the beau
tiful doctrine of brotherly love
and commentaries its dead,
ont also teaches the living true
lessons of benevolenCe, Justice
to each other, fidelity to the
home and loyalty to our coun-
try's flag.
AS stated by our Exalted
Ruler, the first Sunday in De
cember of each year is designat-
ed and dedicated as a day on
which shall be commemOrated,
by every lodge of Elks IN sa-
cred session, the memories OF
departed brothers. In conform
ity of this law of our order, for
these services are obligatory
upon every lodge, we have met
today in behalf of the Falls
City lodge to perform this
sacred duty.
What a sacred privilege it is
10 honor our dead. In the mad
rush of life, of our modern life,
when men sometimes forget the
simplicity and good old fash
ioned ways of the fathers, and
all because of the power,or per
chance the reputation or dollars
ahead, it is meet and proper,
that society occasionally stop
and ponder other things besides
business, think of other things
than dollars and trade. So last
week this great nation accord
ing to ancient custom paused in
its busy course and observed a
dav of thanksgiving, thaksglv-
ING to the great God for the in
creased strength and power of
the American nation; for the
continuance of our liberty; for
our material growth in wealth
and population, and our pro
aress also in moral and spirit
ual affairs.
Once a year also the great
American people from Airing
ton, our beautiful national Gem
etery, nesting in the hills OF
Virginia and looking across the
beautiful Potomac River upon
orr National Capitol, to the
other cemeteries of the nation
in city and hamlet and country
side listen to patriotic address.
es. march to the mutfled drum,
and mourning their dead, strew
flowers over the graves OF the
known and unknown soldiers OF
the Republic. Once a year, II
not more often, families and
societies also, in pursuance OF
this beautiful custom of Deco
ration day, cover with beauti-
full flowers the tombs and graves
of their dead.
And this is the Memorial day
of the Elks, an American organ
ization with eleven hundred and
fifty lodges and three hundred
thousand members. Today
these lodges and this member
ship are mourning the brothers
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
WOULD BE PROSECUTOR.

H. A. King has announced as a candidate for prosecuting attorney for this district, subject to the Democratic primary.
 Mir. King was born and reared on 2 farm in Miller county, Arkansas, and is young man 30 odd years of age, with good character and a practical education. He has taught school in this judicial district, until his admittance to the bar last July, for the past eight years and ranks high as an educator. He is church member, prominent Mason, Odd Fellow and Woodman of the World.
 MT. King says if elected he will not prosecute any one on mere technicality. but will enforce the laws without fear or favor alike on friend or stranger.
 MT. Kings friends believe he is compete mt to discharge the duties encumbent on the prosecut- ing attorney.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

The Star of this issue contains the announcemnt of Abe Collins of Se- vier county as a candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney of this district, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 Abe Collins is a son of Senator w. H. Collins and comes from one of the best families in this section of the state. He is graduate of the University of Arkansas law school and for some time has been deputy prosecuting attorney under MT. Lake. This places the young man in splendid position to take up the duties of the office to which he as- pires.
 Mir. Collins is energetic. and has ambitions to make a record in the practice of law. He has much ability and has received much praise from his friends. He is ready to assure the voters that if elected he will use all his power to care for the states interests and emf orce the law.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
ANOTHER FOR PROSECUTOR.

J. c. Pinnix of Murfreesboro announced himself as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Ninth judicial circuit some time ago in response to urgent requests of friends at that time he expected no opposition but now finds it necessary to take steps to look after his can didacy. Mr. Pinnix is an attorney with twenty years experience.
 He came to Arkansas to begin the practice of his profession, from his native state, North Carolina, and moved to his present home eighteen years ago. He is not new to public life, having served Pike county as representative in 1893, and as a senator in 1895, 1897, 1903 and 1905, since which he has devoted his energies to the practice of law.
 MT. Pinnix realizes that the first duty of prosecuting attorney IS to enforce the law and says that if he is elected he will make that his business in the strictest sense.
 With his long experience MT. Pinnix should make a first class official if elected.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
HELP THE RURAL CARRIERS.
Postmaster Board Makes Suggestions
 For Good of Service.

Postmaster R. B. Board de- sircs to call attention to the practice of some patrons of the rural delivery of placing loose coins in theIr boxes each time they desire to dispatch letters instead of supplying themselves with postage in advance of their eeds.
 This pratice imposes under hardship on rural carriers in re- moving loose coins from boxes and delays them on the service of their routes.
 The postmaster, therefore, urgently requests that patrons of rural delivery provide themselves and keep on hand supply of stamps consistent with and in advance of their needs. It is also very des able that rural patrons place in their mail boxes small detachable cups of wood or tin in which to place coins, when nec- essary, in purchasing supplies of stamps.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

turned home Saturday from visit with their children in Okla homa.
 Miss Gertrude Cunningham spent Saturday night and Sum- day at the home of MT. and Mrs. B. F. Thompson.
 Louise and Mary Durham spent last week with their grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. Whitfield, near Quito.
 Mrs. s. A. White returned to her home at Acorn Monday after a stay of week with her mother, Mrs. ]. K. Buchanan.
 Miss Myrtle Hudgins and Miss Betty Milham, Will Alexander and Ike Pirtle of Mena attended church here Sunday. Sam Wallace, who purchased the Davis farm a few months ago, has added new room to his dwelling.
 The young people enjoyed the pound supper last Wednesday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. H. H. Mantooth. Rev. Mr. Justice preached a very interesting sermon at the church Sunday afternoon. Pre-. siding Elder Thomas will preach at the church Wednesday, night. Parents are requested to bring their children to Sunday School every Sunday. We hope to soon have 1t one of the largest and best schools in the county.
 Buster Brown.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
HUSBAND PROVES BAD.
A Much Abused Wife in From Rocky Tuesday With Officer Looking
 for Her False Partner.

On Tuesday Mrs. Jackson Daughtry of Rocky was iu Mena with Constable j. l.. Carter look ing for Jackson Daughtry, with a warrant for his arrest.
 It seemed to be case in which a confidiug woman bad been wronged by mean man.
 According to Mrs. Daughtry's story she is the widow of the late Andrew Johnson. At the death of Mir, Johnson she was left with farm, some money and stock and four children to support.
 Last September J C k Il Daughtry came into the settle ment. In an unusually short time he expressed a desire to marry the widow and help her work the farm. The, offer was accepted, but life did not run smoothly thereafter. The new husband followed habit of get ting drunk and making things unpleasant at home. He would not work; got hold of all the money he could, sold some of his wife's cattle, and finally went away about Christmas time.
 Monday night he returned tc Rocky but was met with a sum mons in suit started by his wife to recover the money he had ap. propriated.
 Daughtry left Rochy that night He was in Mena early Tuesday morning, but no trace of him ha: beed found since.
 Mrs. Daughtry returned to hel home Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
POTTER NEWS

Mrs. w. B. Cole was i'll the first of the week.
 Henry Murphy of Oklahoma visited relatives here last week. Melva Keener visited relatives at Mena Saturday and Sunday. c. c. Cole and family visited Worthy McKinney,s of Shady Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mack Taylor ot Mena visited at Grandpa Bruu, sons Saturday night.
 Ed Mortgan took his little daughter to live with Jim Woods at his home near Rocky.
 Ora Goodwin visited at Horatio Sunday. She was accompanied home by Lillie William, who will visit here.
 Tho Rev. Mir. Lowrey of Mena preached at the school house Saturday night and Sunday at II a. m. The Rev. J. c. Adams preached Sunday night. The services were all largely attended.
 Puck.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
THE GAMBLERS IN COURT.
Ore Pleaded Guilty, One Had Case
 Continued, One Departed.

Bob Pirtle, Ed Lyman and J. A. Brown, who were arrested by Sheriff Cunningham and posse, who made raid on the gambling places short time ago, and who were charged with operating these gambling places, had a hearing before Sam Smith Satur- day.
 Pirtle entered plea of guilty and a fine of $50, including the costs, was assessed against him by the court. The case of MT. Lyman was continued and will come up for hearing later. No action was taken in the case against J. A. Brown, who, it is said, had left town and failed to make his appearance before the court.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Notice of Application to Sell Realty

Notice is hereby given that the under signed administratrix of the estate of s. K. Chote, deceased, will on the 18th day of February. 1908, make applica- ton to the probate court of Polk coun- ty, Arkansas, for an order thereof au- thorizing and directing her as such administratrix to make sale for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate, of the following described real estate situated in Polk county, Arkan- sas, to-wit: A part of the north half northwest quarter northeast quarter of Section IA, Township South, Range 31 West, containing IA acres.
 Nj. A. Chote, Administratrix.
 Jan. 29 1908.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
ENFORCING vAGRANT LAW.
Lee Bray Found Guilty By Jury and
 Is Sent to Jail.

LCC oloy HVuuu uuhty 0y Juiy ouu
 Is Sent to Jail.
 Lee Bray, who was arrested few days ago charged with being a vagrant, had a hearing before Justice Sam Smith Tuesday afternoon. The case was tried before jury. It is said Bray admitted having no occupation except playing on the green cloth, and verdict of guilty was returned and a fine of $15 and costs. amounting to S35, was assessed against him.
 Bray not being able to pay his fine was sent to the county jail, where at $1 per day he will have to lay out his fine unless other arrangements are made later.
 Charlie Allen was arrested Tues day afternoon on a charge of vag- rancy and placed in the county jail. After serving one hour in jail he was released on condition that he must go to work or leave town. He accepted the latter and left at once for Potter to join his family.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
COVE.

Bob Green Is doing some repair work on his farm west of Hat field.
 John Clark and Mrs. Amanda Philips were married at Mena Saturday.
 The l:ttle son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hague is recovering from pneumonia.
 MT. Cupit of Hatfield has pur- chased the Pritchet butcher shop and pool hall.
 w. H. Wilson is building a new furnace and repairing in genera the Barton gin and grist mill. Henry and William Daniel oi Wickes were guests at the J. Dempsey home Saturday and Sun. day.
 High Ki
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
RUST.

Mir. Shepherd and son of Rocky are visiting in Fort Smith. c Will Naugle of Louisiana visit ed Jesse Neighbors last week. The postofice, ticket office and telephone have been moved into the depot.
 w. w. McAllister arrived Fri day from Texas and will make his home here.
 Robert Rind of Rocky was here Tuesday for treatment for his hand, which was badly injured Christmas with frecracker.
 Farmer.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
BOARD CAMP.

Ed. Little has been suffering from broken rib.
 J. A. Strickland, who went to Scott county for cancer treatmnt is much improved.
 Preaching at the Methodist church next Sunday.
 G. F. Cagle is making some improvements on his place.
 Miss Dora Parish visited home folks Sunday and Saturday at Ink.
 Mrs. Meda Bates is visiting friends and relatives at Big Fork.
 J. P. Strickland visited at the home of his father Saturday night.
 Bro. Charles Burnett preached au interesting sermon at the Baptist church Sunday.
 There was surprise party at the home of Ed. Little Monday night and jolly crowd enjoyed itself until late hour.
 There was leap year party at the home of J. F. Stricklands Wednesday night and a large crowd enjoyed good time.
 A candy breaking was gwen al the home of G. D. Medfords Sat. urday night. Itis reported that all seemed to enjoy themselves, There was also one at Holder Hiltons Saturday night.
 Golden Hair
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
DRAPER TO OTHER FIELDS.
Will Take Charge of the M. E. Church
 at Russellville.

The Rev. Charles E. Draper, who for the pats year has been pastor of the First M. E. Church of this city, and who at the NJ. E. Conference held at Russellville a short time ago was transferred from this place to Russellville, left Monday for that place where he will take up his work as pastor.
 Mrs. Draper and children, who are on visit with relatives at Dallas, Texas. expects to join Mir. Draper at Russellville inside of a few days. During the stay of Rev. Draper and his family in Mena, they made many warm friends who regret to see them leave.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Polk 9@I County
 News Items
TIT. MENA MENTION.

Mount mena IS enjoying very fair weather, snow just about gone. One feels like farming.
 A wind mill was received last week to be erected at the hotel.
 We have travelled alout forty thousand miles;.we passed some time in Texas and Arkansas and will say hurrah for Polk county if we get Wright Prickett back in as county Judge. Q. z.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
DOTS FRon OLD DALLAS.

Levi Joplin made business trip to Mena Monday.
 Joseph Richie returned home Monday night from a twelve days stay in Oklahoma.
 J. H. Bratcher has purchased a part of the Mershon farm north of Dallas and is planning to build soon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Levi Joplin re-
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
LATE ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR pRosEcUTING ATTORNEY

The Star is authorized to announce ABE COLLINS of Sevier county as candidate fof the office of Prosecuting Attorney or the Ninth Judicial district, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce H. A. KING of Polk county as candidate TOT the offic of Prosecuting Attorney Of the Ninth Judicial district subject to the action of the Democaratic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce J. O.. PINNIx as candidate for the office or Circuit, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

]. I. Boggs, representing the Virginia Bridge and Iron Com pany, which built the iron bridges east of Mena, and also the South western Bridge and Iron Com. pany, which has the contract for the bridge across Mountain Fork west of Hatfield and the one across Board Camp creek east of Mena. was in the city Tuesday and in consultation with Judge Prickett. He states that the new bridges will be in on contract time, by April l.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Ohice at
 Camden, Ark, January 2l, 1908.

Notice is hereby given that
 WILLIAM l.. HOOVER Of Mena, Ark, has filed notice Of his intention 70 max nnai i've year proof in support Of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. PATS made April6 6, 1901, for the E5s SWl<, NWI1 SEA, and SWA NE14, section g, Township south, Range 3l West. and that saId proof county, at Mena, Ark, on March is, 1908
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence, and cultivation Of the land, viz.
 William B. Jones' Harry Narley, Mena, Ark, and Robert T. Connally, Phenix liar rison, Rocky Ark. Jan. 90. II. c. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
KILLED BY SLIGHT FALL.
James Richardson of Pargould Ruptured
 Spleen in Falling From Wagon.

Paragould, Jan. 27.-James Richardson, young man of this city. died yesterday from the effects of fall which at the time seemed of small importance. Yesterday morning while attempt ing to climb into wagon. he fell and his body struck part of one side of the vehicle. A few hours later he died.
 It was found that his spleen had been ruptured by the fall.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
CHILD FATALLY BURNED.
Clothing Caught Fire While the Little
 One Was Playing Cooking"

Coal Hill, Jan. 27.-While play ing house in the back yard of her home this morning Neva Hill, the 4-year-old-daughter of Pat Hill, a miner, was fatally burned. She had built fire with leaves in an old stove that stood in the yard and from this her clothing caught. Her clothing and hair were entirely burned oft.
 She died tonight at s o'clock
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
LEGAL NOTICES,
Notice of Application to Sell Realty

IT Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned administrator of the estate of Deborah Owen, deceased, will on the 28th day of February 1908, make application to the probate court of Polk county, Arkansas, for an order thereof authorizing and directing him as such administrator to sell for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate, the following described real estate belong ing to said estate, to-wit: The south west quarter northeast quarter and northeast quarter southwest quarter and north half southeast quarter sec tion 3, Township South, Range 3l West.
 Given under my hand as such admin istrator, this the 18th day of January 1908. w. M. Pipkin,
 Administrator.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
NOTICE FoR PUBLIcATIoN.
Department of Interior, Land onit

ItpAFIlhtIlI pr IIIVTIOf, INHu OTfICeat
 Camden, Ark, January 22, 19Os. Notice Is hereby given that
 THOMAS THOMAS of Meua, Ark, has nied notice of hi. intention to make final five-year proof in support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 27259, made December 5 lgO3 for the SEu SWA, Section r, WIZ NEi4 and NEL NWl4, Section 20, Township S. Range 30 W., and that said proof will be made be- fore County Clerk Of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on March l9, 1908
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- ton of, the land, viz:
 Daniel Black, John R. Clover Joseph Gar land, John Bryan, all of Mena, Ark. Jan. 30. II. c. Friedhefn Register
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Of the Interior, Land Oflice at
 Cnmdan- Ark. IanilnrN 2l Inne

Department Of the Interior, Land onice at
 Camden, Ark, January 2l, 1908. Notice is hereby given that
 MARVEL n. SMALLWOOD of Mena Ark. has filed notice of his intention to make final live year proof In support of his claim, viz: Homestead lsnti y No.2ilS2 made January l9, 1901, for the is SEi4, Section 3i, and S15 SWA, Section 35, Township S, Range 3f w., and that said proof win be made before County Clerk oi Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on March i2, i&S. He names the following witnesses to prov t his continuous residence upon, and cultiya- ton of the land, viz:
 Cornelius Gentry, Henry ]. Sitton, William c. Lemon, samuel D. Shrewsbury, all oI Mena, Ark.
 Jan. 30. II. G. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
A Business Bargain.

De Queen Steam Laundry for sale. Paid 25 per cent on capital invested during 1907. Part cash, balance on time 10 suit purchaser. For particlars, see
 3. B. Wrig ht, d6t-w1t al Excelsior Laundry
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
County Wants Oak Lumber.

Judge Prickett wishes to pur- chase about 30,000 feet of oak lumber. Parties prepared to sup ply 1t call on him at his office iD Mena for bill giving dimensions. 276 d&w 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

Why not make $500 and more per day selling new Automatic Fastener for either skirts or trousers? Unrivaled agency pre- position because repeat sales arc guaranteed. (Not sold in stores) Write for special offer 10 repre- sent us. Automatic Hook and Eye Co.,, Hoboken, N. J. 4 w2t
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Minnesota Farm for Sale.

Good 320 acre farm in south- western Minnesota. Will trade for property in Mena or vicinity thereof. Address, F. A. Tomlin- son Mena, Ark. A w4t