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The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
BUT FEW NEGROES HERE.
Only i9 Vote in Polk County. 4 of
 Whom Are in Mena.

A local representative of The Star while making his rounds on De Queen street Friday morning listened to a discussion between several citizens as to how many negroes reside iu Meua, one member of the party stating that quite number of new negroes had located here. Another party took issue with this state ment and said that there was no visible increase in the negro pop ulatiou of Mena and that he did not believe there were over six negroes residing in the entire city.
 The reporter in order 10 satisfy bis curiosity went 10 the court house and examined the asses sor's books and discovered that there were only nineteen qualified negro voters in the whole county, four of them residing in Meua and the other fifteen living in Center township.
 II is evident that Meua will never be a popular place with the negro, and those who come will be of the law-abIding, indus trious sort.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
FOR W. 0. W. DAY.
Congressman Morris Sheppard Will Speak in Mena During the Annual
 Celebration.

Al a recent meeting of the w. 10. w. lodge of this city a com mittee composed of Messrs. Thos. A. Awbrey, ". D. Thornton and $. F. WadIow, were appointed to communicate with Congressman Morris Sheppard of Texarkana, sovereign banker of the Wood men of the World order, in refer ence to having him deliver an address in this city during our coming anniversary celebration in August.
 In reply to the letter sent him by the committee, Mir. Sheppard states that he can be here on Wednesday, August l9, for a w. o. w. speech.
 MT. Sheppard's address will be put on the program as one of the special features of the celebration as he has a national reputation of being one of the most fluent speakers in the country, and will, no doubt, draw large number of Woodmen from many camps in this section.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
TWO NEW STEEL BRIDGES.
Material for That Over Board Camp
 and Over Mountain Fork Here.

The material for the new steel bridge to be placed across Board Camp creek eight miles east of Mena on the Hot Springs road has been received aud as soon as it can be placed on the ground work of putting up the structure will commence.
 This bridge will have span eighty feet in length with two steel approaches at each eud seveuty-two feet in length. The main portion of the bridge will rest on steel tubes filled with concrete aud the approaches will rest on steel beams placed on con crete foundations. The entire length of the bridge including the approaches will be PA feet.
 The material for the new steel bridge to be placed over Moun- tain Fork river four miles west of Hatfield on the Hatfield and Smithville road has also been re- ceived and placed on the ground, but owing to the high waters work on the structure has been delayed. This bridge will consist of a solid span 130 feet long, the approach on the east side being 50 feet in length and the one on the west side l20 feet. The speci- fications for this structure call for the bridge to be three feet above high water line.. but owing to the fact that at the recent rise of the stream the water rose six feet above the three foot line, it has been decided, as before stated in The Star, to change the plans and raise the bridge ten feet above the water line in order to avoid any overflow.
 These two new steel bridges are being put in by the South western Bridge Company of Jop- lin, Mo-, under the supervision of County Judge Wright Prickett and the two bridge commission CTS, Sam H. Smith and Perry Harwell.
 The approximate cost of the two bridges will be $, 500.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
IS IT THE LOOKS OF HIM?
Police Judge Lindsay Has but One Little Case Last Week-Street
 Work.

Police Judge Lindsay had but light business in hls court last week, but one case thus far, a plain drunk, and the sentence of five days of labor on the streets was served out Saturday.
 Judge Lindsay is a little iu doubt as to whether it is his looks" that terrify the evil doers into being peace loving, law abid- ing, sober citiz.ns, or whether the prospects of labor on the streets or rock pile is responsible.
 But his advice to all-friends and straugers-is to be good and happy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
HIS WEAKNESS FOR NTOxIcANTs
Cause of the Downfall of Bright
 Texarkana Man

Texarkana, April l5.-Roy G. Robertson, the deputy clerk of the Sixth Court of Civil Appeals at Texarkana, Texas, was arrest ed yesterday on the charge of passing a worthless check. Several checks were drawn upon the City National Bank of this city and cashed by barteuders of different saloons. He waived examination and was held on bond of S450, which he was un- able to make.
 The accused is a very bright young fellow and a son of Judge Sawnie Robertson, formerly judge of the Texas Supreme court. his friends attribute his trouble to hls weakness for intoxicants.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
TENNIS CLUB ORGANIZED
Officers Elected and Committee Ap. pointed to Look After Grounds
 and Equipment.

The organlzation of the Mena Tennis Club was completed Fri. day evening by the election oi H. A. King as president and Charles Zweug as secretary. treasurer and manager.
 A committee on grounds and equipment was selected, composed of Charles Tarr, Elmer Lundy and Clyde Legate.
 The work of clearing oil grounds began Saturday, and it will be but a short time until the members will have an excel lent opportunity to develop their proficiency in the game and. iu- cidentally, their muscles and health.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
KILLING ACCIDENTAL
Schlenker, the Fort Smith Man, Who Shot and Killed a Visitor to His
 Home, Is Free.

From the Southwest A AmeTIcan-
 At the conclusion of the pre- liminary hearing Thursday after noon, before Justices Sam Ed moudson and L. F. Fish back, Leon Schlenker, charged with the murder of Jacob l.. Reinach, was completely vindicated of criminal intent when he fired the bullet which killed Reinach. After deliberating less than ten minutes the judges returned to the court room and announced that the evidence as introduced by both the state and the defense proved beyond doubt that the killing of the deceased was acci- dental.
 Immediately following the rul. ing of the court the large mum ber of spectators were in an uproar and rush was made to the seat occupied by MT. Schlenker There was much rejoicing and the defendant was kept busy shaking hands with hrs friends and receiving the congratulations of those who had displayed SC much interest in his welfare dur ing the day.
 The news was telephoned al once to the wife of Mir. Schlenker who had not made her appear ance at the hearing, but who bad been closely informed of the pro. ceedings during the day. It IS said that similar scene, as was in the court room, took place al the home. The women friends Mrs. Schlenker called on her dur ing the evening and expressed their pleasure over the results oi the hearing.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Four Young Ladies Compose the Class This Year-Callie Jones Secures
 Highest Hocors.

The graduating class of the Mena high school this year IS composed of four young ladies, Miss Callie Jones, Miss Winifred DeLongy, Miss Ola Jones and Miss Theds Legate.
 In the final examination Prof. Adams reports that all these pupils has a very high standing, Callie Jones and Winifred De- Longy being tied for first honors. These two drew for the place and Miss Jones was the fortunate one and will be the valedictoriau of the class while Miss DeLongy will be the salutatorian.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23

have appointed Pope Bros. as selling agents in Mena for shingles manufactured at my min east of town. These shingles will be itored in Mena in large quantities and will be sold al the low price of $t.2s per thousand. Parties buying shingles at the mill will be charged $l.l0 per thousand. Jerry Bsin,
 2s7 ] wH the Shingle Man,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
REPUBLICANS IN
 CONVENTION
Name Delegates to State Convention Which Meets at Hot Springs April 2S-No Action Taken Re
 garding State Ticket.

A meeting of the Polk County Republican, Convention was held al the court house Saiurda ) for the purpose of selecting dele gates to the state Republican convention, to be held at Hot Springs April g, and to transact other business coming before the body.
 The meeting was called tc order by K. $. Board, and pr. c. C. Gunnels was selected as secre- tary. The following delegates to the state convention were chosen: R. B. Board, George Le- gate, Fred Daniels and Dr. c. C. Guunels; alternates, G. w. Petty. Ed T.. Wolf, s. P. Wadlow and Jacob Judd. Delegates 10 the congressional and senatorial con- ventions were also selected.
 The new county central com miitee was org anized by the se- lection Of F. M. Reeves, chair mau, Dr. c. (. Gunnels secretary, and one committeeman from each township.
 No action was taken by the convention in reference to placing a county ticket in the field. the matter being left to the central committee which expects to hold a meeting in the near future.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
IS DOCTOR RESPONSIBLE
Widow of Man Operated Upon Sues At
 tending Physician for $S.000.

Little Rock, April 17.-Quite a novel suit was filed in the cir cult court of Pulaski county this morning, Mollie Currey, widow of J. c. Currey, entering suit against Dr. J. NJ. Robinson for $5,000 damages, charging him with performing bnngling operation upon her husband, from the effect of which he died.
 The suit is that of Mollie Cur rey, Stalley Currey, Punley Cur rey and Estella Currey against Dr. J. NJ. Robinson.
 Mrs. Currey alleges that in January, 1908, she employed Dr.. Robinson to wait upou her hus- band, who was i'll. He looked over the patient and announced that an operation would be nec- cessary to save his life. He de- mauded S25 before he would att tempt the operation. The plaintiff alleges this was paid 10 him and he proceeded with the work. Mrs. Currey claims the op-ration was done in buHglesome man. ner and that the money was turned over to Dr. Robinson be. fore the death of her husband, with the understanding that a portion of it was to go for medi. cine. Instead of so expendiug a part of the money Mrs. Currey alleges that Dr. Robinson appro- priated the full amount to his own use. Currey, she alleges, died from this neglect and the bunglesome and uuskillful oper. atiou, and as he was the sole sup port of the family the $, ,000 is asked.
 w. c. Adamson is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
His Dear Old Mother.

My dear old mother, who is now eighty three years old, thrives on Elec- fric Bitters, writes w. R. Brunson,
 of Dublin, Ga. .'She has taken them for about two years ard enjoys an excellent appet se, feels strong and sleeps we'll. v That's t'ie way Electric Bitters affect the aged. and the same happy results folirN in all cases of female weakness and general debility.
 Weak, puny children too, are greatly strengthened by them. Guaranteed also for stomach, liver and kidney troubles, by Jackson Drug Co. 5Oc.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
TO PUSH CITY DIRECTORY.
E. R. Bryant Sells Abstract Business
 to Messrs. Martin and Green

A deal was closed last week whereby E. K. Bryant sold his abstract books to w. N. Martin and w. I. Green, who Will con tinue the business. :,
 Mir. Bryant wishes to thank customers for the patronage De received from them aud states 10 the public that he is still a Menaite and will remain in Mena and announce bis future inten. tions later. At present he will push the completion of the Mena City Directory aud hopes to have 1t out by the 10th of May.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
Preacher. Mule, Snake, MudhoIe.

The Rev. William Shelton of Ink was in Mena Saturday and reports sn argument between his saddle mule and large copper head snake in which all got away clear but himself, the mules con tortious in endeavoring 10 strike the reptile resulting in dumping Mir. Shelton bodily into d decid- edly soft mudhole.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
NO SMALLPOX AT WOMBLE
Circulars are Being Sent Out to Re. lieve Apprehension of Persons
 Who Fear Ii.

Walter E. Womble is sending out circulars to counteract the effect of the report that there was an epidemic of smallpox at Wom- ble.
 It says that the only person who is supposed to have had the disease has been released from quarantine, that no other case has developed and refers inquirers to the county board of health.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
Had to Have More Room.

Watkins Bros big double store on Pickering avenue has been be. coming more and more crowded each season and something had to be done to relieve the strain this spring. To do so balcony containing 1070 square feet oI floor space is being built in the furniture and hardware side to make space for the stock oi car pets, mating and certain lines of frrniture.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
For Sale i2O Acres Good Upland

under good new rail fence ex- cept about fifteeu acres, forty acres in timber; two sets of houses; two good wells ot water; good orchard; located three miles east of Meua. Call on w. Nj.
 Williams, Mens, Ark. 12 St
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
A Knocker

is man who can't see good in any person or thing. It's a habit caused by a disordered liver. If you find that you are beginning to see things through blue spectacles, treat your liver to good cleaning out process with Ballardis Heroine. A sure cure for constipation, dyspepsia, indiges- tion, sick headache, biliousness, all liver, stomach and bowel troubles. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
THE BOYS WERE DISMISSED.
Two Farmer Lads Charged With
 Tearing Down Fence.

Two 17-year-old boys. sons of l. ]. Elliott and a hfr. Crowsou, who reside out on the Ouachita, were up before Squire Sam H. Smith Saturday at 10 o'clock on a charge of malicious mischief, the tearing down of portion of fence belonging to Webster Huckelby.
 After hearing the evidence, which showed that little damage was done by the boys, the case was dismissed by the court.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
For Sale.

Eighty acres of land 31z miles north of Mena on the Ouachita river. Must be sold within thirty days. Forty acres under fence; comfortable house, cook room and barn. For full particulars see or address J. B. harmon,
 5 II Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23

The finest line and largest stock of Post Cards in the city, All kinds, Easter, Meua Views, etc., can be had at Hi,tebraud's Leading Gallery. 24 2w14 4
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
I Must Pay My Bills

and can't do it unless those who owe me pay up. am at your service night and day, so don't forget me when l need the pay. Every little helps.
 A. J. Pool, NJ. D.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23

Lease and Furniture of city hotel, Van Alstyne, Tex, for sale or trade for Mena residence property, or small farm near Mena. Inquire at Star. "A 3tw4
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-23
Good Mules for Sale.

? mules weiging about 900 pounds. Cash or time with security. Dunman Bros. 4I2 Pickering ave. 5 5t wifi
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30
DANCED ON THE LAWN.
West Side Had a Delightful Out
Door Party.

The young crowd had a pleasant
outdoor party on the lawn between
the Cuthbert and Crawford homes on
Vine last week. About 60 were
invited and they had dancing on q
platform out of doors. Miller's or
chestra furnished music and dainty
refreshments were served. 1t was a
merry evening for all. Those giving
the party we're these sixteen young
ladies': Lois Crawford, Helen Gleiss
ner, Marguerite Cuthbert. Geneviev'
Davis, Helen Sterl, Myra Rogers
Mabel Kruse, Helen Razlett, Florence
Cuthbert, Edith Anderson, May Curry
Alma Jolley, Minnie Moriarity, Emily
Coye, Ethel rhayer, Marie, Augustine
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30
c. |. BROWN PRESIDED.
Telephone Managers Had Meeting
in Clay Center.

The ninth annual session OF the
Northern Kansas Independent Tele-
phone association was held last week
at Clay Center with President G. l..
Brown Of Abilene in the chair and
Secretary D. c. Tyler Of Clifton keep
ing tab on the proceedings
The chief subject Of discussion was
"Should not the city government Pro-
tect regular established telephone
companies from unfair, ruinous com
petition and invasion Of territory
About 80 companies we're represented
some by two or more persons Th'
new officers of the association are;
President, &. NJ. Stratton, Cha.
Center.
Vice president, A. Sohlinger, Clyde
Secretary, D. c. Tyler, Clifton.
Treasurer, W. w. Dilworth, Beloit
Chairman executive committee, I
M. Dolan. Clifton.
The next meeting Of the association
will be held at Concordia in January
1909.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30
BUNCOED THE HOTEL MAN.
Hope Wants to See the Dead Bea'
CAPTURED.

Not long ago a couple Of travelling
men landed in Hope and put up at
the Hammond house. One represent
ed himself as real estate man. and
seemed so well acquainted with the
regular travelling men that when he
asked the hotel man to cash a ten
dollar check, there was no hesitation
and be paid the bill and left
In a day or two word came from
Kansas City that the check was worth
less, and thus the hotel man got bun
coed.
Now the Kansas City papers report
the capturing Of a fellow answering
about the same description, and Mr.
Malone has gone to Kansas City II
identity the chap if possible. 1t aP
pears that he has been regularly IL
the business and the Bankers UnioS
had been on his trail. We hope b
will get caught and "chucked. y
Hope Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy Would
Have Saved Him $1,000

ain 1902 l had a very severe attack
of diarrhoea. says R, N. Farrar Of
Cat Island, La. ''For several weeks
was unable to do anything. On March
lS 1907, J had similar attack, ant
took Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera ant
Diarrhoea Remedy which gave mt
promt relief. consider it one Of thu
best medicines OF its kind in thu
world, and had l used it in 1902 be
lieye it would have saved me hun
dred dollar Doctors bill" Sold b.
all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30

The Chapman Advertiser reports
that the Republicans of Chapman
who signed the smith resolutions
some time ago, each received a letter
from the Heath Mccormick Publish
ing Co. of Abilene, stating the stanc
which the Chronicle takes on thu
matter. 1t will take that paper
long time to square itself for it
treachery to a home mau whom i
has abused and vilhfed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30

Get my Book No. For Women.
1t will give weak women many valu-
able suggestions Of relief and witt
strictly confidential medical advice il
entirely free. Simply write Dr.. ShooP,
Racine, Wis. The book No. 4 telit
all about DIR. Shops Night Cure and
how these soothing, healing, antiseP
tic suppositories can be successfully
applied to correct these weaknesses
Write for the book. The Night Cure
is sold by all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30

Health Coffee is really the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced.
This clever Coffee Substitute was
recently produced by DR.. ShOOP, Ra-
cine, Wis. Not grain Of real Coffee
in it either. DR.. Shoop's Health
Coffee is made from pure toasted
grains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really
It would fool an expert-who might
drink it for Coffee. No 20 or 80 min
utes tediens boiling. "Made in 6
minute" says the doctor. Sold by
Belknap Il Roemer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30
TEACHERS WORK OVER,


The closing exercises OF the county
institute took place last week 10
the assembly hall Of the high school
building. A musical and literary
program was given by the members
and instructors d the institute.
This program included . qaartette
BY Misses Holman, HUI, Kneer,
Moore; violin duet with piano accom-
paniment, j. P, Perrill, NJ, F, Au'
miller, Flora Sny der; readings, Miss
Tappan, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Aumiil'
er; piano solo, Miss Augustine,
Rev. S. E. Belts followed with an
address dealing chiefly with the sub
ject Of the responsibility Of the public
school teachers, HIS talk was well
received by the teachers. Before the
business. Of the county association
was taken up, Supt. McAllister wal
called to the platform and in a neal
speech presented to Sup:. Mccormick
very handsome travelling bag, the
gift Of the members and instructors
Of the institute.
The following officers Of the county
association were, elected for the en-
suing year: Pres, W. Q. Steen; vice
presidents, J. P. Perrill; Miss Snyder
and P. Williams; Sec, Miss Middleton
and treas, Miss Parks.
The total enrolment was l5l ant
the session was successful through
out.
The examination for county certiti
Gates was held in the high schoo
and Garfield buildings on Friday ant
Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30

Pain will depart in exactly 20 min min
utes II one Of DR.. Shops PINK ram
Tablets is taken. Pain anywhere
Remem Der! Pain always means con-
gestion. blood pressure -nethlng elSe,
Headache is blood pressure; toothache
is blood pressure on the sensitive en- it.l'
nerve. DR.. Shops Headache Tablets
also called Pink Pain Tablets,
quickly and safely ceax this oloou
pressure away from pain centers'
Painful periods with women get 10,
slant relief. 20 Tablets 25c' sofa
BY all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30

Hundreds Of people who suffer from
backache, rheumatism, lame back
lumbago and similar ailments are not
aware that these are merely symptoms
Of kidney trouble. Pineules Tor the
kidneys, act directly on the kidneys,
bringing quick relief tc backache ana
other symptoms Of kidney and blad,
der arrangements. 80 days trial
HOO and guaranteed, or money back
Sold by Q. F. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30
WANTS N uNANIMOUs.
Chapman Paper Gives G. A. Case
High Praise.


Chapman Advertiser; Among the
candidates that appeal to the RePub'
lican voters Of Chapman and East
Dickinson county is Chas. A. Case o.
Abilene, who is running for the nomi-
nation for representative from this
district. The Republicans Of Dickin'
SON county win honor a mighty tne
young man if they nominate Mr. Case
to that important place
He is one Of the young businessmen
OF the county who has "made good
in every place where he has had .
prominent part, and those places
have been many. He has shown bis
business ability by managing the BIG
Case store in Abilene and be is well
known as public speaker
More than that, be is one Of the
most likeable Of men and everybody
who knows him has words Of com
mendation for his courtesy and good
nature. He will make a representa-
tive who will do things and every citi
zen Of the county, regardless OF party
will receive the utmost attention
from him. We hope to see Mr.. Cas-
get unanimous vote from this sec
ton Of the county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30
Il Can,t BE Beat.

The best Of all teachers is expert
ence. C. M. Harden, Of Silver CITY,
North Carolina, says: II find Electric
Bitters does all that's claimed ior IT,
For stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles it can't be beat. l have tried
II and find it a most excellent medi-
cine" Mr. Harden is right; it's the best
70 allmedicines also for weakness, lame
back, and all run down conditions
Rest too for chills and malaria. Sold
under guarantee at j. M Gle'ssner
drug store. SOC.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-30
COIIided in the Dark.

Miss Faye Kubach and Miss Byers
while driving last week collided on
North Spruce with rig driven BY
Mr.. Burkholder, the street being SO
dark that neither driver could see the
way. The young ladies were thrown
out and Miss Kubach was unconscious
for 4 time. Both are better today.
No serious damage was done to the
rigs.