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The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15
COLEMAN STRICKEN
BY LIGHTNING
Victim of Fierce Electrical
Storm That Ragged
Monday.

Struck dead by lightning was the
"untinely fate of George Coleman,
young man, a stranger here, Monday
afternoon. .at,
Miss Jennie Hosier, a teacher in the
Hamilton public schools, who was re-
turning from the home of Rev. L. L.
KneeIand on Willow creek, while driv-
ing along the bench road about five
miles northeast of town discovered the
q body of a man lying PROSTATE in the
road. Miss Hosier fastened to Hamil-
i ton and notified the authorities. I'M
, der Sheriff Hetiing, County Attorney
Baker and Clerk A. G. Baker immed-
lately drove to the scene in an auto
mobile. A jury, consisting of D. V.
Bean, 4. 6. Baker, c.. S. Nichols, r.
! L. Harper, w. B. McDaniels and Fred
Adams was summoned by Constable
( Stockman, with Justice F. ]. Morris
acting coroner, and taken to the scene
! of the accident. The body was lying
PROSTATE where it had fallen, the face
buried in the sand. All around were
y yr,nmistakeable evidences of heavy
: thunder shower. The man evidently,
upon being caught in the rain, had
: drawn his coat more closely about
] him, as both lapels were still clutched
tin either hand and started to run for
Shelter when suddenly stricken by the
dread bolt His eyes were still star
ing vide open. The face and head
had turned a blush black. A slight
bruise on the crown of the head; the
= singed hair and torn hat and clothing
: show that the bolt struck on the top
+ of the head and that the electric cur
1rent passed straight down the back,
death being instantaneous.
The body was brought to Hamilton
and an inquest held, the jury return
ing verdict that death was caused
by lightning.
The investigation disclosed that the
name of the deceased was George Cole
man, a young man about 80 years
age. who came here recently from
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15
Bids for Res ervoir.

The directors of the Mill Greek Res
ervoir company will receive bids for
the construction of :. dam on Mill
creek west of Woodsi6e. Plaus aud
specifications can be seen at the office
OF r. Lee McCulloch All bids inust
oe in bv Ju,y 81, 1908 The directors
reserve the right to reject any or ali
bids. For further particulars call en-
Mort r. +. d. No. .. 36-&t
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15

Spokane, sent by an employment
agency to work on the big ditch. He
had been employed at Camp aud
drew his time, amounting to S39.05,
and started to town in the afternoon.
He was stricken about 2:30 o'clock.
Among the papers found on the
body was a letter from the mother of
the decea sed, who resides at Franklin,
Ill, in which she told of his sisters,
one of whom lives in Tacoma and the
other in Californin. The deceased
also carried a card, indicating mem
bership in the Iron Workers Union.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15
Official Call for Commissioners Meetrs,

Official Call for Commissioners Meehnsr.
An extra session of the board of
county commissioners of RavaIi
county, Montana, is hereby called to
be held at the court Rouse in HamiI-
ton, Montana. on Monday, July 20
1908, at O'clock IA for the purpose
of equaliz,ur the tax roll for the yeaw
1908, and to DO any aud all other hgs-
mess that may legally coane before
said board.
Attest: JOSEPH APPOLONI0,
GEO. A. REESE. Chairma ans
Clerk. 80
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15

of George Coleman who was killed
by lightning Monday afternoon will
be buried by the county today.
The floods that came down Dry ana
several other CLUTCHES that head in the
hills east of Victor did considerable
damage to the farms in the vicinity of
Victor and SStcveusville, DESTROYING
crops, covering the land with drift
wood and other debris and drowning
OCk
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15
Dissolution of Partnership-

Notice is hereby given that the part
Hcrship heretofore existing between
N c. Blindauer and Pat Dineen, un-
der the firm name and style of Blin-
tauer & Dineen has this dav been dis
olved by mutual consent, Pat DiReen
retiring from the business.
Hamilton, Mont, June 80, 1908.
N. C. BLINDAUER,
37-4t PAT DINEEN.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15
Notice.

Those disposed toward fast drivi1 G
through the streets, either in carriages
or automobiles, are hereby warned
against danger and advised that 1t is
in violation of city ordinance.
GEORGE MICHKY,
37-4t City Marshal.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15
Card of Thanks

We wish 10 express our heartfelt
thanks to the kind neighbors aud
frierds for the help and sympathy
during the illness and death of our
darling baby Aliue. Also for the
beautiful flowers at the funeral.
MRS. IDA M. PORTER AND FAMILY.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15
Scrip.

have for sale approved scrip in
any quantity applicable upon survey
ed or uusurveyed government lands.
Prices upon application.
F.S. BROWNE, r. F. d. No. 8,
32-8t Spokane, Wash.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1908-07-15

DIR, e. p. DUNCAN, resident dentist
Off ce over Ravalli County Bank. IF
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU.
Whiskey Cannot Cross Oklahoma State
 Line in a Mans Pocket.

Guthrie, Ok, April 9.-A strict construction of the new state liquor law by Assistant Attorney General Hig hly is to the effect that the carrying of bottle in mans pocket is violation of the law. Mir. Highley contends that shipments of liquor are legal for the reason that they are inter- state commerce, but that if per son buys liquor in another state and personally transports it to a point within the state the law is violated. He holds that the article is bought under the law of another state, and that when it reaches Oklahoma it is under the regulation of Oklah homa inter state police power. He further holds that it is the duty of the sheriff 10 conhscate the liquor when found in the possession of the person.
 By request of Governor Haskell today Attorney General West withdrew his ruling that Okla homa newspapers may carry whiskey advertisements of inter state shipments.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Two Bold Owls.

w. P. Mullikiu had an experi- ence the other morning that made him wonder if he was dreaming He was wakened about 5 o'clock by very unusual noise, and finally located it at his front door. Looking out, he saw two very large big-eared owls sitting on his front fence. He secured target rifle, but it missed fire, the owls hooting away lustily. Securing big revolver he fired at one of the int-uders, which flew away, while the other mere ly booted. Then Mir. Mullikin gave It up and returned to finish his morning nap.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
HAS NO EXCUSE
 FOR A CONTEST
The Official Count Gives Hal L. Nor wood 6l12 Majority Over P. R. Andrews in the Race for
 Attorney General.

Last Wednesday Hal l.. Norwood, accompanied by Judge J. D. Shaver, went to Little Rock to look after his interest in the canvass of the vote in the recent Democratic pri- mary by the State Democratic Gen. tral Committee which met in Little Rock Friday for the purpose .of declaring the nominees for the va rious state offices.
 For the past several days reports have been sent out from Little Rock stating that P. R. Andrews, who opposed Norwood for attorney general, wouldn't concede MT. Nor woods election and that he would institute contest proceedings before the state convention.
 This step, however, will not likely be taken by Mir. Andrews, as a tele- gram received by The Star late Fri day afternoon from MT. Norwood states that the official count gives him a majority of 6112 votes over Mir. Andrews and that no contest will be had.
 The following were shown to have received the majority of the votes cast for the various offices:
 Governor w. Donaghey, Conway.
 Secretary of State---O. c. Ludwig, Little Rock.
 Attorney General Hal L. Nor wood, Mena.
 Auditor---John R. lobe, Little Rock.
 State Treasurer--James L. Yates, Fayetteville.
 Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion- George B. Cook. Hot Springs.
 State Land Commissioner-L. l. Coffman, Harrison.
 Agricultural Commissioner---Guy B. Tucker, Fl Dorado.
 Supreme Court Justice. .Carrol D. Wood, Fayetteville.
 Supreme Court Justice---Jesse c. Hart, Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Will Restore Motto.

Memphis, Tenn, Apr 10.-After as absence of 43 years, Andrew Jackson'i historic words: "The Union must be preserved" will be restored to the monument of "Old Hickory" in Court Square. During the civil war local confederate patriot took chisel and removed The Union must be pre- served," said Col. Galloway, a mem Der of the park commission. Nov that the civil war is long past and ws are all so proud of the union it seems to me that it would be only proper to put this language back"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
FREE DELIVERY COMING.
Ample Postal Receipts but Street Signs
 Not Yet Placed.

The city of Mena is almost ready for the free delivery sys. tenn. The requisite regulations required have almost been com piled with. The numbering or houses is practically completed. Here and there house owned by a nonresident is not num- bered but that is a matter that will eventually be looked Into.
 Postmaster Board will soon send to the department his re- port, which will show that the gross receipts of the Mena post office to be, ending Saturday, $1O, 5S2.10. This report, MT. Board says will be accepted, as he has already received assur- ances to that effect.
 There IS one matter that our postmaster desires the proper authorities to take action on at once, and that is the putting up of street signs, designating the names of streets or avenues. This, of course, will devolve upon our city council and will, in all likelihood will be promptly at- tended to.
 In some ot the outlying dis tricts representative of The Star notes that some of tke houses have received their sign numbers but have failed to have them placed over their doors. This, IS doubtless a case of thoughtless- ness. but matter that should not be overlooked.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
|S|TCOASTITUTIONAL
CAN THE GOVERNMENT GIVE AID TO PROHIBITION
 STATES?
LITTLEf|ELD BILL UNDER DISCUSSION
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri Declares it Unnecessary for the Gov ernment to Help Enforce Prohibt tion-States Should Care for Them selves.

Washington, Apr. 11.-Arguments against the legality and experience of the Littlefield bill and similar meas ures to extend federal aid to the en- forcement of state, county, municipal and local prohibition laws, were made Friday before the house committee on judiciary by Representative Bartholdt of Missouri, chairman of the committed on public buildings and grounds and president of the American branch of the International Parliamentary union.
 If" he said, the supreme court in its decisions has settled one thing, 1t Is that an interstate shipment cannot be interrupted or interfered with from the time of it's commencement to it's destination-that is, from the moment 1t leaves the consignor to the moment it is delivered to the consignee. It naturally follows that an act of con. gress subjecting interstate shipments to the police powers of the state on the border line would be a violation of a constitutional right.
 q want to say here and now and without fear of successful contradic- tion," said MT. Bartholdt, that the federal law which our prohibition friends are urging us to enact, is abso- lutely unnecessary if the states them selves will honestly inforce their own prohibition laws. And assert further. that it is just because of their non enforcement that the friends of pro hibition come here to invoke the aid of congress. It may be argued that an enormous police force in the states would be necessary to watch against violations, but that Is the penalty of the enactment of Russian statutes"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
TURNED OUT BAD.
A Reverend Gentleman Who Does Strange Things and Shocks the
 People of Ashdown.

Rev. c. B., J. c. B., w. J. c. Rose, who came here last winter and organized Christian church, and who has been absent for some weeks, seems to have been a fraud, to say the least of 1t, his conduct looks suspicious.
 After having two members of the Christian church endorse notes for him at the banks for small sums of money and borrow ing small sums from others, he left and was next heard from at Cairo, Ill.,, through some of the lodges, he having represented himself as a member of three different orders of this town, and signing his name with different initials on each of the three lodge registers.
 While in Little Rock he drew a check on the Arkansas Trust & Banking Company of this place, which was turned down because he had never been a depositor there at all.
 He married lady at De Queen and brought her here and rented a house, the rent of which IS still unpaid. On leaving here his wife went back to De Queen.
 Mrs. Rose received letter re- gently stating that her husband would be in Bose City, Idaho, on a certain date and warrant has been obtained in Justice Phillips court for his arrest. It is also stated that about $50 raised al Nashville to build church here has never been accounted for. Little River News.
 II
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Cured of Rheumatism.

Mir. Wm. Henry of Chattanooga, Tenn, had rheumatism in his left arm ''The strength seemed to have gone out of the muscles so that it was use less for work" he says. "I applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and wrap ped the arm in flannel at night, and to my relief l found that the pain grad ually leftme and the strength returned. In three weeks the rheumatism had disappeared and has not since re- turned. If troubled with rheumatism try few applications of Pain Balm. You are certain to be pleased with the relief which 1t affords. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
STATE TREASURY
 FUNDS ARE SHORT
The General Fund Will Probably Be Exhausted By May r. Pindall to Confer With Doraghey Talk
 of Extra Session.

Little Rock, April 10. With a deficit in the general revenue fund almost inevitable before the end of the present month, and the certainty that certain appro- priations will be exhausted within short time. without any possi- bility of continuing business on credit because of the passage of an anti.de6ciency bill by the last legislature, the finances of the state are in such a peculiar tam gle that the state officials see nothing but trouble ahead for the next year. A special session of the legislature to consider troub- les arising from the operation or the anti.defclency law is possi- bility, but this would add new complications, because of the depleted condition of the treasury.
 The quarterly report Of the state treasurer, which was istued yesterday, showed a balance ot $44, o34,09 in the general revenue fund on April 1. Since that time 1t is estimated that about $20, ,000 has been paid out of this fund over and above the money paid ID. This left about SPA, GOO in the fund last mig ht. It is expect- ed that warrants calling for about SIS, 900, covering the expenses of the state charitable institutions for last month will be presented within a few days. There is a possibility that the state univers- ity may draw upon the treasury for $l0,000 within the next few days. This would leave the sum of Sl, ,000 n the general revenue fund.
 Acting Governor Pindall de- clared yesterday that he was still undecided as to whether he should call special session of the legis- lature. Pressure is being brought to bear on the governor by vari- ous interests desiring a special session, but he states that he will not decide upon his course of act ion until he has carefully con sidered the question. According to Governor Pindall, the calling of special session may depend to considerable extent upon the wishes of George w. Donag hey, the Democratic neminee for gov ernor. Mir. Pindall stated that II might be deemed wise to call a special session at this time in or der to permit Mir. Donaghey to inaugurate any policy he might have regarding the completion of the new state capitol. By start ing on this policy now, he said, MT. Donaghey would then be able to call upon the General Assembly for snch supplementary legislation as might be found necessary. Governor Pindall intimated that he would probably confer with MT. Douaghey re gardiug the matter.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16

l have appointed Pope Bros. as selling agents in Meua for shingles manufactured at my mill east of town, These shingles will be stored in Meua in large quantities and will be sold at the low price of Sl.25 per thousand, Parties buying shingles at the mill will be charged $t.l0 per thousand. Jerry Bain,
 2S7 } wtf the Shingle Man.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
FOOT LOG ROUTE ABANDONED.
Lon Golf Has Footbridge Constructed
 Over Ward Greek.

Ever since the waterspout two weeks ago, which washed away the old footbridge over Ward creek on Mena street, large number of people living in the north part of the city have been forced to cross the creek on foot logs or, during low water, on blanks laid at narrow places.
 Friday Lon Golf, having completed the high concrete walks on both sides of the creek, had neat wooden footbridge built over the creek, to bereplaced later by sc,id concrete structure.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
For Sale.

Eighty acres of land 315 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,
 , tt Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
INCREASED RECEIPTS HERE
Kansas City Southern Business Shows Large Increase Over That of
 March 1907.

It is learned from the freight office of the Kansas City Southern here that the receipts for Mens during March this year were be tween $500 and $l400 more than during the same month 1907.
 There may be hard times some where on the road, but not at Meua.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Birthday Party.

MT. and Mrs. c, F. Crawford of 1900 South Fourth street, en- tertained large number of the little folks Friday nighttime occa- sion being in honor of the seventh birthday of their little son, Toney. The evening was devot ed 10 playing games of various kinds and choice refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Chamberlain's Congh Remedy
 Aids Nature

Medicines that aid nature are al- ways most effectual. Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secre- tions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thous- ands nave testified to it's superior ex- cellence- For sale by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
His Drar on Mother

My dear old n, sher, who is now eighty three years old, lhrives on Elec- tric Bitters, writes w. B. Brunson, of Dublin, Ga. HShe has taken them for about two years and enjoys an excellent appetite, feels strong and sleeps well" {" That's the way Electric Bitters affect the aged, and the same happy results follow 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 sAgoubles, by Jackson Drug Co. 5Oc
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
For Sale l2O Acres Good Inland

under good new rail fence ex- cept about fifteen acres, forty acres in timber; two sets of houses; two good wells ot water; good orchard; located three miles east of Mena. Call ou w. NJ.
 Williams, Mens, Ark, 12 st
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
A Knocker

is man who can't see good in any person or thing. It's habit caused by a disordered liver. If you find that you are beginning to see things for constipation, dyspepsia, indiges- ton, sick headache, biliousness, all liver, stomach and bowel troubles.
 Sold by Jackson Drug Co.,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Flower Beds Being Made and Cared For and the Seats Ready For the
 Comfort of Visitors.
The Clover. Sown Last Spring Will Soon Cover the Grounds With Car
 pet of Green.
FlNANCIALREPORT TODATE
Tue City Council Has Given $690 and the People of Mena Sl075.T-
 Balance on Hand S20.90.

a spot first made grand by the touch of Nature and then daintily beauti- ful by the assistance of intelligently guided human hands, is now rapidly taking on it's summer garb of green.
 Under the guidance of Father Gallagher the work of preparation and of protection has gone on all through the winter months, and the result of this now is becoming ap- parent.
 One piece of substantial work done this winter was the completion of the privet hedge around the park. But for this there would have been neat balance left over from the monthly allowance of $20 made for park work by the council. The privet itself cost s18.S0, and the labor of grounds, digging the trench, securing fertilizer and soil suitable for the plants and the planting added materially to the amount ex- pended during the winter.
 Aside from this permanent inl- provement the cost of maintenance has been small, consisting largely in guarding against damage by wash ing from rains, keeping the walks in repair and ditches and trenches open, all of which have had the watchful attention of Father Gallagher.
 One thing that has given Father Gallagher much pleasure is the good stand of clover nearly all over the park. despite the hot dry summer and the washing rains of the winter and spring. Apparently this soon will cover the park with solid car pet of greer. and put stop to the washing away of the soil.
 Flower beds have been planted and are being cared for. For the most part the plants and bulbs are from Father Gallagher's own flower beds and are donated by him.
 The winters deposit of dry leaves, broken twigs and trash has been cared for, and soon the big lawn mower will be used to reduce the uneven growth to smooth lawn.
 The benches furnished by the merchants have been taken from storage and are all placed about the park in convenient spots for the comfort of visitors.
 The Star of September 21 last gave detailed statement showing the source from which all money came to that date, and for what ex- pended, and at this time, the end of the first years work and a new city administration will soon be in- stalled. statement along the same line, and report of later transactions will be interesting.
 Up to October 6, when the last report was made by Father Gala gher to the council, he had expended $l.64837, and had received $1,6l9.- 77, leaving deficit, which amount he had personally advanced, of $28. 60.
 From that date to April II, the account is as follows:
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Good Mules for Sale.

? mules weiging about 900
 pounds. Cash or time with security. Dunman Bros. 4l2 Pickering ave. $ 2t wtf
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
JACKSON DRUG AND FURNITURE COMPANY
 New Building, ,MenaSt Telephone 54
THE JACKSON DRUG STORE

has always been conducted along lines of h. tegrity and Honesty A prescription filled here is filled as it should be-only with the purest ingredients to be obtained. Our line of Proprietary Remedies is very large. It will pay to trade with us
Evening journal., 1908-03-14
HANNA AND HIS BRIDE
SUPPONED TO BE HIDING

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, March 14-If Marcus
A. Hanna. grandson Of United states
Senator Hanna and son Of Dan. Hanna
and his newly wed bride, who was Miss
Adele Pratt. of Elmira. N. y. came
here after their marriage by a justice
in Bridgeport, Conn, last night to
spend their honeymoon with Mr.. Han
mas mother. the present Mrs. e. A..
Stallo. They are seeing New York
alone to-day. At the lie Marquis.
where Mrs. Stallo has apartments, Il
was said that Mrs. stallo was not feel
ing well and could see no one. over
the telephone a masculine voice from
Mrs. Stallo's apartments refused to say
whether il was Marcus A. Hanna, and
on being questioned IN regard to the
marriage in Bridgeport last night hung
ZIP the telephone 1t is said In mes
sages from Bridgeport that there was
parental objection to young Hanna be-
cause Miss Pratt was engaged to a man
in Elmira.