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The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
WELL KNOWN MAN DEAD
Louis Nichols of Shady Passed Away Thursday Afternoon With Heart
 Trouble.

Louis Nichols, a prominent and well-to-do farmer, died sud- denly Thursday afternoon about , o'clock at his home near Shady, his death resulting from a severe attack of heart trouble. Mir. Nichols, on arising Thursday morning complained of feeling badly and along about 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon laid down on the bed to rest, when suddenly he was stricken with an attack of heart trouble and passed peace fully away.
 Mir. Nichols at the time of his death had reached the age of about o5 years aud for the past 25 years has resided with his family ia this county, being fa- vorably and well known by the older settlers.
 lie was mlu With great strength of character, held high ideas regarding moral questions and mans duty to his God and mankind, and lived up to these ideas as far as he had the power to do so.
 Mir. Nichols is survived by his wife and eleven children, six sons and five daughters. Three of the sous, Marcus, Walter and George, who reside in Texarkana, came in Thursday night aud with another brother, Isaac, and three daughters, Mrs. w. K. Cole, Mrs. Corrin Harder and Miss Frankie Nichols who reside iu this city, left immediately for the home of their father. Another daughter, Mrs, Ida Dalghren of Orlando, Ok, arrived Saturday.
 The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, the services being conducted by the Rev. J. L. Pipkin of this city. Inter- ment was had in the home ceme- i tery,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
LEE OLNEY HAD A SCARE
Lost a Package Containing Several
 Hundred Dollars Worth of Jewels.

Lee Olney, who is employed as an instructor in the state univer- sity at Fayetteville, desiring to examine some fine diamond jew elrv from which to select q Christmas present, wrote Burt Todd aud requested that several pieces be sent him. On arrival Mr. Olney selected what he de- sired to keep, then prepared pack age containing the balance ana with it iu his pocket, started with horse and buggy to the postofhce to have 1t returned by registered mail. On arrival at the office, the package was missing, and Lee rushed out and started 10 drive back over the route. On the way his horse became fright ened and ran away, breaking his buggy pretty badly. He did not find the uissing box and had hard night figuring the cost oi buying a miniature jewelry store and getting his buggy fixed.
 In the morning, however, a tel. ephone message brought word that the jewelry had been fouud' and it was with light heart hf sent the finder a reward for his trouble.
 And t is probable that the re- ,airs 10 his new buggy did not look nearly so serious as before
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
Beware of Frequent Colds.

A succession of colds or protract- ea cold is almost certain to end n chronic catarrh, from which few per, snns wholly recover. Give eAery cold sta sn attention it deserves and you may suo a,'ai5 this disagreeable disease. How 'ae o'e ran cure a cold2 Why not try SSn S.i, a,5 herlain's Cough RemedyY It IS f.iahiy recommended. Mrs. M, White pntler. Tenn, says: Several Y, ,'aars aeo was bothered with my soat and lungs. Someone told me .ii 'it 9Csbamberlain's Cough Remedy l Sagan " nsing it and it relieved me al uee I used it for some time and | sured oued me. Now my throat and lungs eSs0 ass sound and well. {" For sale by 4sckson Drug Co.,, and all dealers
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
No Satisfaction.

The Editor-Eh, what's wrong2
 The Correspondent-In that letter of mine that you printed this morn ing several gross errors were permit ted 10 appear Look at this. wrote Nobody has any desire to impeach the rugged quality of Mir. Skimmey- horns honesty and you turned honesty" into hosiery" Look at it.
 The Editor-I see it. And what's more. I see nothing wrong about it. Anything else?
 Yes, here's another. This is what I wrote: MT Skimmerhorn's ripe ex. perience and his respect for honor must not be forgotten And you speak here of his 'tripe experience and his respect for Homer
 Yes. that's so And they're both highly commendable virtues Good morning. sir"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
PINE BLUFF SAFE
httliug Two Days and Nights East End of Pine Bluff, Crisis Pronounced Past.

Bluff, Dec. 1.-The river gtin it's battle with the peo- |the east end of the city |e scores of residences and Belt railroad property in E the shops, located in that g,aTe once more pronounced danger.
 victory became evident 'ornlng after two days and lghts of hard labor at Har- payou, where the river was E its hercest attack. scores of fascines weighted
 Wllh railroad iron now islde the current. and the IS losing it's menacing force |aFpreciable extent.
 attempt will De made by y Sheriff PhiIpot, acting in of Sheriff Gould, E in Wsshingto to save annex, althous h eels say that such efforts 'eless and that the building 2 be torn down to prevent llapse.
 "po' IS preparing, however 's bling driven to supper aux left back of the real
 aud for the construction o
 lssclne in the rear of tht
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
lBATE CLOSED
! Discussion Held Between
 5trsy and Rev. Wolf at Board Camp.

Rev. William Cooksey,
 the Baptist church, re- .turday afternoon from
 Emp, where he spent the
 K attending the religious
 Between the Rev. A. H. |of Boonville, minister of *siouary Baptist church, ERev. G. w. Wolf of Tex lister of the Christian H The subject of the de- As, which one of these
 were first organized by Nor. Mir. Cooksey stated e debate was largely at and that quite a nu mber 3emalu on the outside on Eof the crowded condition bonn. He also said that bate between these two beu was fair and impartial Fed to be very interesting IMr. Autrey and MT. Wolf kd over Sunday, where issched at II o'clock, MT Eat the Baptist church and Dlf al the Christian church
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
FINE YOUNG HORSE HERE
]. A. Thornton Has Brought The Nubian, a Young Wilkes Stallion
 From Illinois.

l. A. Thornton is showing probably the finest colt ever brought to Polk county, The Nubian, 2.year-old black Wilkes stallion. He was bought from NJ. W. Johnson of Assumption, H., breeder of standard bred horses. The Nubian is over l5H hands high and weighs 1000 pounds and though barely bridle' wise, has already trotted a three minute clip. He has number oi brothers and sisters that are win ming races in the Grand Circuit.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
NOT TO HIS LIKlNa
Reason Why Man MIlIiner Would Not
 Make Hat for Dog.


 Herman Patrick Tappe is an Ohio young man who, year or SO ago, married wealthy New York widow. Now he has millinery establishment in Fortieth street. The other day a handsome young woman came into his place. carrying small brute of a poodle in her arms. Good afternoon" said Mir. Tappe. The woman bowed distantly and began to undo the poodle. The dog had on raincoat, vividly crimson. He wore dainty rub Der boots on his feet. strapped to his ankles--if dogs have ankles. A satin chest protector kept the chill from his delicate lungs. Two gold teeth shone at Mir. Tappe in the snarl of worth less, pampered, over-fed favorite.
 "I want you to construct hat for Pompon," said the proud owner. She adjusted the shivering little wretch on one of Mir Tapes silk upholstered chairs. T haven't been able yet to find a milIiner who can do justice to the lines of her dear little face Oo's muzzer's ittie Pompon, isn't 'oo?'
 Mir. Tappe said he feared he couldn't do Pompon justice. T make hats for ladies, not for dogs" said he. Tho woman waxed indignant Just as il Pompon isn't as good as any lady, she said. "Why do you think you couldn't do the little darling justice? I'm sure she has very aristocratic features.
 'I'll tell you why couldn't do that mutt justice said MT. Tappe, losing hold, on the cast of We're de We're for a moment Because I'm not running dog pound, that's why. And l have Tt tin can and two feet of string handy"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
NEW SLIPPERS IN USE.
Kansas City Southern Putting Promised
 Fouipment in Use.

The first of the five new obser- vatiou sleepers being installed by the Kansas City Southern passed through Mena Friday alter noon attached to No. 3. The first to 20 north arrived here from Port Arthur Sunday afternoon attached to No. 4.
 These new cars are of the latest and most up-to-date pattern aud are equipped in a way to give pleasure and comfort to psssen.. gers. Inscribed on both sides or this car was the name, :" an derer.n
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
POISON IN STOMCAHS
Strychnine Sufficient to Kill Ten Men Found in Stomachs of Daughters
 at Marked Tree.

Memphis, Dec. l0.-Dr. Will liam Krauss today completed the examination of the stomachs Of the McBroom girls, who died recently at Marked Tree, Ark, and announced that he had found five grains of strychniue in each stomach, ten times enough to kill man.
 McBroom is now in Jail at Jonesboro, charged with poison ing the children.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
Certainly Fair.

Of all troubles humanity is subject to none perhaps causes more acute distress and more frantic efforts for relief than many forms of itching skin troubles. We will tell you remedy that rarely ever fails-Hunt Cure One box is absolutely guaranteed to cure any one case of itching trouble
 no matter what the name If it fails your money is cheerfully refunded.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
DETAILS OF DAMAGE
Strip of Land 12 Blocks Long and From 0ne-Halt to a Block and a Half
 Wide Also Lost.

Pine Bluff, Dec. 12.-Encour- aging news has been received in this city from County Judge James Gould and Secretary IL. Caldwell of the Pine Bluff board of trade, who are iu Washington in an effort to get large appro- priation from congress for repair work to be done along the river front here. A message received from them today reads:
 "We have seen the report of the government engineer in Pine Bluff situation and needs and his recommendations are all we could ask.n
 The Pine Bluffians also stated that United States Senator James P. Clarke, Congressman Joe T. Robinson and other representa- tives iu congress are doing all in their power to secure immediate assistance from the War Depart ment.
 Details of Damage Are Told.
 They requested the local com mittee on safety to ,end estimates of the damage done here. The message follows:
 James Gould and J. l.. Cald we'll,
 Ebbett House, Washington,
 D. C.:
 Strip of land half block wide, eight blocks long, from Walnut 10 Tennessee street, and from half block to more than a blcck wide from Tennessee to Indiana street, four blocks long, has cav ed in. About 94 buildings have been lost. We cannot furnish es- inmates or reports made by gov ernment engineers now. We are informed that surveys will be made and estimates given by To- cal engineer officers as soon as possible. The iuforma ton now before the War Department, bas- ed on conditions before pres ent high water, does not reflect eve remotely the condition now. Think it important that you do not leave there until you get War Department to order special in- vestigation by experts to be made immediately and reports of con- dition made before new congress, so that work can be done under appropriation, in time to project against spring rise. Also get additional emergency fund from War Department, as large as pos sible, for use before coDgeess can act"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
!. McRaney's Experience

I, ,MeRaney, Prentiss, Miss. HS., l Was confined to my bed |Iss months with kidney and trouble, and was treated by Sslclans but failed to get relief. sss aa tongue can tell how l suf- |se -su sa, l had given up hope of ever Rissil until l began taking Fo- N'aiaey Remedy. After taking |ssl felt like a new person, In . my duty to tell suffering IN M saat Foley's Kidney Remedy
 Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot reach the seat of the .' dis ease Catarrh is blood or consli, '.o it st''i yon must take internal remedies HHails II Cartarrh Cure is taken lleaa ln1er, nali naIly and acts directly on the blood aa,I n,'d mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrn T Snre n k not quack medicine. " s M'ts nurs n,,.ascribed by one of the best phyys;l. py ' piaos Fans in this country for years ana a,,, aS eians z regnIar T prescription. It is com. com. ,iosed ' ie of the best tonics known con com ptned with the best blood purisiielss. pslepss oetino oaIS directly on the mucous safiaces3 e'5 The sqasD1 1nerfect combination oi lne s',e6 s~6 ,ianredients no is what produces suSi ,.''h SenS for testimonials free.
 F. J' Ni'0' Toledo, Q.
 Sold bv Druggists, pr.l,e,e ,o,. ,or consti. nation.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17

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The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
IA PEOPLE \ d Candidate While \ City Met By a \ E Train Made
 .......ug Talk.
an, recent cam pnnt on the Dem-
 rnnd thrOlt n h

an, recent cam R0nt on the Dem- passed throng b
 ' afternoon on
 senger train No. by Mrs. Bryan, E.s Texas, where he
 ( hunting trip, to
 lincoln. Neb.
 town until Satur- H that MT. Bryan Ia, pIaM,,ugn this city and I'd lnouncement Was .sei .s. i5ay. During the abihe report was Car ,,nRReetrson Rer to another ,HAaiu me Tn the ,s,ro. It, Erect around the C Esded with Men a Ms
 ]; !, recognized t h e nthrcam 1tl me out on the ,arets ,sls ke hands with 'HAl and to speak a ls.d le hl crowd.
 -ry Mol his remarks .HApgf the gIea' uih, = 1. TT T Republican n and a tpaign funds. lie ,a ,,araAsould have had just ,st the Republicans II ,o'e ,,,i agreed to certain 1; slc certain promises to s" of their represen- preferred, ho wever, an fight, to make nc ,es. and had he been
 would have been no avors given out from ouse.
 l had nothing to Sd J he reports sent out d be a probable can- he Democratic nomi- President four years address was well
 liberally applauded.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
WatertoWn.
GEORGE F. PRITCHARD,

George F. Pritchard. aged 69 years one or Watertown's most respected citizens, died suddenly, Tuesday after noon, at his home on Main street. MT Pritchard had been sufferer of a se- were kindey trouble for several weeks and short time ago he went to Balti- more for an operation, but was per- suaded to defer it. MT Pritchard was prominently identified with local affairs and was greatly esteemed by all who knew him. He was vestryman at Christ church, treasurer of the local lodge of Masons for the past six years, and at one time represented this town in the legislature. For many years he conducted a blacksmith shop, having succeeded his father at the business. Lately he had done little work at his trade. The deceased is survived by his wife and one stepson, Lucien R. Hitch cock. The funeral was held on Thurs day afternoon with services at Christ church in charge of Rev H. N. Gun ningham. The vestrymen of the church acted as pail bearers and the Masonic ritual was used. MT Pritchard was a man of upright life. a royal. noble man, and Watertown is sadly afflicted Tn his death. He possessed what goes to make man great, an unselfish. generous heart, which went out to ali in trouble or need.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Stepney.
LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.

LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST. 1 Craft & Lyon have been decorating the interior of J. Frank Olmstead's home.
 Miss Carolyn Osborne closed hel school, Friday last. to attend the Teachers meeting held in Bridgeport, after which spending few days with friends at Laurel Beach.
 Mrs Stephen French has been spend ing few days with friends in Orange, N. J.
 Mrs J. Nichols and Mrs J. Carlton Joyce spent Tuesday in Shelton guests of Mrs Joyce's parents, MT and Mrs Glover.
 During the summer months, A. s. Edwards will only have his feed store at Stepney Depot open, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. from z a. m, to 8 p. m. He has a special adver tisement in this weeks issue which will interest the farmer. Look 1t up.
 F. M. Garfield has just completed decorating the interior of the homes of Albert Wheeler and Robert Sinclair in Monroe and have also painted the new barn on the Aaron Mallett place in Tashua, and has a number of other contracts on hand.
 Just arrived a new invoice of very serviceable and good fitting working shoes. Bring your feet and we will do Jhe rest TStnhan French at tho Da- pot.
 Emil Mattegat has purchased a bug gy of B. HaWley & Co. ~
 Mrs Levi Blackman, who has been spending several weeks in Danbury with friends, returned last Saturday and opened her home for the summer at Upper Stepney.
 l. Susman has sold his farm just west of Upper Stepney, the Burkhardt place, to parties who will take possession some time next week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Long Hill.
NEWS HEREABOuTS.


 The ladies of St Stephens churcf gave delightful supper and dance al Hadley's hall on Tuesday night. A large crowd attended and jolly even ing enjoyed by all. The patronesses were Miss Katie Finnell, Mrs Peter Lynch, Miss Loretta Lucas and Mrs Thomas Mcclure and these ladies de. serve great credit for the successful affair.
 Miss Mamie Finnell of Newtown is the guest of Mrs Peter Lynch for a few days.
 E. w. Dewhirst and son of North Bridgeport have one of the best equipped and well kept dairy and fruit farms in this section and it is pleasure to stop at their farm and see the large field of strawberry plants without a weed in them, The plants are very thrifty and full of blossoms and their peach orchard is beautiful sight, all nicely cultivated and everybody kept away from the trees, and now the trees are in full bloom and give promises of large crop for the season. Besides all the fruits and other crops they raise ,Mr Dewhirst and son carry on one of the largest retail milk trades in Bridgeport and their buildings are up to date and fully equipped for giv- ing their customers the best possible service and everything is kept up in the most sanitary manner. They are always pleased to have any one call and inspect their dairy and farms.
 Rev A. K. Chataway and Rev Mir Swanson of Portchester conducted the Sunday services at Methodist hall.
 The Senior Baseball club of Long Hill played return game with the Eagles of North Bridgeport. on last Sunday on their own field and the Long Hill trimmed them to the tune of 10 to Y. 1a
 The members of Epworth League of the Methodist church, assisted by out side talent, will present "A Country School" at Methodist hall on Friday night, May 15. The Ladies' Aid society of the church will give supper from 6 to 8. Admission to supper l0c, to enter tainment 25c. ...-
 Miss Sadie Belle Craft, who has been visiting friends in Bridg eport, the past week, returned home on Tuesday.
 Patrick Kohlar is assisting James Drew of Park avenue, Bridgeport, with repairs on his summer home here.
 We lead, let those who can follow. You will always find complete stock of the best groceries at the low est cash prices at our store. Your lawn will soon need moving and we can fit you out with mower. Garden and field seeds, the best the market affords.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Doing Their Duty
Scores of Ansonia Readers Are Learning the Duty
 of the Kidneys.


 To filter the blood is ths kidneys duty.
 When they fall to do thls the kid- neys are sick.
 Backache and many kidney Ills iol- low;
 Urinary troubles; diabetes.
 D0an's Kidney Pills cure them all.
 Edward Beardsley, roof painter, of l59 Caroline St., Derby, Conn, says Recently l took D0an's Kidney Pills for lame and aching back and found that they are just what l have been looking for. 1 had been suffering from trouble and annoyance from derange- ment of the kidneys, and for this sick ness I found Doan's Kidney Pills the proper remedy. They soon corrected the trouble. L have endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills and recommended them many times since l used them."
 A life long invalid, through being drugged with opiates in infancy by the servant girl to put her to sleep that she may go to places of amusement. Mothers, take heed.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buff falo, New York, sole acents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15

Garden tools; granulated sugar at less than present wholesale prices. All our groceries at rock bottom prices. The money saving store.-[The Long Hill store, W. N. Hurd, proprietor.
 Robert Middlebrook, who was quite badly injured while at work in the woods, is now at St Vincent's hospital where he is improving rapidly.
 Charles Collins of New York City is putting his summer home in readiness for the season.
 Miss Cronan and Miss Beehler spent several days in Newtown, last week.
 MT and Mrs H. M. Greenman of Newtown were recent guests of Mrs Greenman's parents in Tashua.
 Mrs Leo Gabler entertained her mother, Mrs Nichols, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Huntington.
,LocAE TopIcsI oF INTEREST:

-LoUAL ToPlCsI OE INTEREST.
 The Village Improvement society have invited and the invitation has been accepted by Kellogg Post, G. A. k. and the Woman's Relief corps, Sons of Veterans and Lawton Camp, No. Il, Spanish war veterans, all of Derby, to come to Huntintgon on Sunday, May 2i, to hold patriotic service in the Congregational church and to decorate the soldiers graves here. This will be their 2Oth annual visit here. The mu- sic for the service will be by lS young ladies dressed in white, under the lead ership of Miss Margaret Holden. The public is cordiall invited to attend.
 Miss Mary Wesolowsky. daughter of MT and Mrs Waldo Wesolowsky, and Charles Case were united in mar riage, last Friday, May 8, in Ansonia. After short wedding trip they re- turned to the brides home here. Mon day night the young people of the place gave them a serenade at the home of the brides parents. Mir and Mrs Case invited the party in and treated them to refreshments.
 While returning home from work on the road, last Saturday, Frederick l. Botsford had the misfortune to have one of his fine large horses drop dead.
 Mrs Frank Stowe and friend were guests, last Friday, of Mrs Sarah A. Crandall.
 G. F. Smith and family of Shelton have moved into MT Purdy's tenement house on the new cemetery road.
 D. H. Chatfield spent last stjWednesday at BOnnibrook, his summer home here.
 H. r. Glover is very seriously ill at his home on Walnut Tree Hill. Dr Wales of Monroe is attending him. A nurse IS in attendance.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Trumbull.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.


 The Woman's Sewing society closed their meetings, April 1, and will be re. opened again in the tall. Those who have so kindly aided the society with gifts of money and articles of clothing will be pleased to learn that 233 new garments have been made by the ladies of the society and distributed in the town of Trumbull and in Bridge port. There has also been 1SS second hand garments distributed making to- tai of 4 articles. The members wish to thank all those who have SO kindly aided in the work.
 Miss Cora Beach attended the D. A. R. meeting in Bridgeport, Monday. Mrs Wolcott Beach of Bridgeport has been spending a few days with Mrs C. F. Brinsmade.
 Miles Shelton and family of Oxford spent Sunday at Mrs Mary Beach's. For new buggies, wagons, carriages, call on B. Hawley & Co.,. the leading grocers, Stepney.