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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18
Too Much Of a Tonic.

When Mr.. Chinchin returned home
from Chinchin & Chinchin's the other
day he found his wife lying worn out
upon the sofa.
Nothing wrong, HOPPER he ex-
claimed.
I'm afraid / shall have to stop that
tonic the doctor prescribed for Tom
N.Y." Mrs. Chinchin family murmured.
"Why? Isn't he any better?' asked
Chinchin. ~'
"Oh, yes, but think the tonic must
be too invigorating. Why, he has slid
down the banisters six times this
morning, broken the hall lamp, two
vases, a water jug and looking glass,
tied d tin can to the cats tail and
scrubbed his name on the drawing
room paper. OF course it's very graft
flying, but l don't feel could stand
much more, so l think I'll stop the
tonic.'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18

What you do for an ungrateful man
Is thrown away.-Latin ProYerb.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18
Bats Inside Bamboo.

The cutting down Of a cltmp Of
bamboos in the royal botanical gar
dens, Singapore, shows that the. hol-
lows in the stems Of these plants may
afford dwelling place for bats. On
the splitting Of joint three bats flew
out, and it was perceived that others
were within. Care was taken to pre-
vent further escape, and later exami-
nation Of the joint revealed the pres
ence of twenty-three bats In the hol-
low. Four Of these were adult females
and nineteen young ones. Other bam-
boo joints were also found to contain
known as Vesperugo pachypus.-Lon-
don Scraps
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18
Wasted All Three Wishes.

An Irish legend has it that good
fairy once visited an old couple and
promised them that any three wishes
they would make would be granted.
After racking their brains for some
time in an endeavor to discover what
they desired most the couple decided
to visit the county fair to see il some
thing there would suggest what the,
wanted. They did SO, and, after ram
bling around all day and not seeing
anything that exactly suited them, to-
ward evening they found themselves
before display Of kitchen utensils.
Among them was q soup ladle. cheap,
but likely to appeal to a woman, so the
old woman In an absent moment said,
"Oh, I wish had one Of those" and
Immediately she had it. The old man
was so enraged because his wife had
thoughtlessly thrown away one valua-
bic wish that he retorted, II wish that
was stuck down your throat" and in-
mediately this was done. Thereupon
he was at once sorry at what he
wished, and the only thing left to do
was to wish the ladle out. again. So
all three wishes went for naught. :.
44&s Before and After. f,<sa5Es>s.
"A woman is as old as she looks"
quoted the wise guy. g, tNs3.> - Tx (,
Before or after she is dressed to
80 out?" queried the simple mug
Philadelphia Record. -, el -. 81 F.*.S5
What You do for an 1ngratefui man
Is thrown away.-Latin ProYerb.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18

lnsincere. ~
"Oh, John, don't you wish we could
sit here and spoon foreyer?" u
Eyes, dearest. But let's 60 now. /
think hear the dinner, bellv'-Boston
Post. u.s. fL5s - =.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18
The Proper Question.

The man with the CLASSY eye and
preternaturally solemn demeanor put
down a sovereign at the booking Office
at Charing Cross and demanded a
ticket. what station?' snapped the
booking clerk. The would be traveller
steadied himself. What stations have
youY" he asked, with quiet dignity
London Globe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18
The Real Want.

what we want is a square deal" *
"Oh, Well compromise on that in a
pinch. What we really want is q
shade the best of t."-Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal. ,'' IT. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18

Special sale on them at Faunce's,
Fourth street. Do you want to try
one at zoe each and upwards. Must
be closed out at Faunceir Fourth St.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18

1t costs the devil little trouble to
catch the lazy nan.-German Proverb.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-18
A Criticism.

A Criticism.
''He said this skirt Of mine was a
perfect symphony" 49, +.
Maybe, but it's not well conducted"
what do you mean" -
1T drags."-Cleveland Leader.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
COVE CATCHES.

Agent Dunn is taking a 30-day lay-off to improve the residence property he purchased recently and his place is being filled by James Harrington.
 The Baptist people have secured a handsome sum for their new church building, and are getting material on the ground for it's construction. The Rev. s. A. Neighbors filled his regular appointment here Sunday.
 J. w. Bush, the new hotel man, is well pleased with the business he is doing, and says he is sorry he did not come to Cove before. His house has been practically full of guests and boarders ever since he opened up.
 Mrs. James w. Kesler of Page, Ok, has been visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. B. H. Barton, and other relatives for several days. MT. Kesler, by the way, has been pro- noted to the position of manager of the company store at Page.
 The little Hurd and McFarlane boys, who were poisoned last Sun day by eating polk root. have about recovered and are considered en- tirely out of danger. It is stated upon good authority that the little boys were induced to eat the poi sonous roots by an older lad who did not know they were harmful. 
 Although nearly $3,000 were sub- scribed in stock for the canning factory enterprise mentioned in these items last week, the local pro- motors decided that the $4,600 proposition for the factory alone was too big an undertaking, and so the original enterprise was aban- doned and another one on a smaller scale organized. Instead of the shares being $100 each they are only $25, and no one can hold over four shares in the concern. The new proposi- ton is being promoted upon a $2, 800 basis, and enough stock has been subscribed to insure the success of the enterprise. Inrfact the leading stockholders are negotiating for 8 site for the factory, machinery, etc. Aside from a regular cannery the plant will include a sorghum syrup, cider and vinegar factory and also will include a grist mill and fruit evaporator.
 Antony.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
0RANNIS GRAINS.

Dan McNeil of Gentry came in Sunday. He was called here on Senator Logan is home for a weeks rest and visit with his family.
 Arthur Wiseley aud sister, Bes- sic, visited relatives at Janssen Sunday.
 account of the sickness of his brother, John McNeiI, who has been quite sick for the past week.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. F. Hogan. Mrs. Alex Coyls and Mrs. Rag mon visited the county seat Fri day and Saturday.
 James Mcdonald, Mrs. Hun gate, Mrs. Alston, Mrs. Poe and Mrs. Alex Coyle have been on the sick list the past week.
 Fred Lick.iehter is putting ma terial on the lots just northeast of F. l.. Jackson s and will erect a cottage for his own use.
 Mrs. Anna Johnson and little daughters left Saturday for E Reuo, Ok, to join Mir. Johnson, who has been there for some time.
 The entertainment given by the Grannis school educational asso, citation last Wednesday night was success ia every way and was very much appreciated by all.
 Mrs. Johnson of Hattol was visiting with her friend, Mrs. r. l.. Jackson, the last of the week and also looking for house to rent, as she is wanting to come to Granuis.
 w. NJ. Collins, father of Mrs. Mandashide, took coniestive chil, Saturday morning and only lived few hours. He was buried Sunday at 5:50 p. m., in the Grannis cemetery.
 M. F. D. Nj.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
GREEN nlLL ITEMS.

Mr. Irva Hilton is sick this tweek.
 There was preaching at the Baptist church Sunday.
 Mir. Newton White begun his school at Board Camp Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Wood wis., ited at the home ot D. E. Little Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. K. B. Durham of Board Camp moved to the noun tains Monday.
 D. E. Little is doing some nice work at his saw mill in the mountains.
 The literary at Hillard Sat. urday night was largely attended and all present were entertained. Mir. Grady Embry, who has been attending school at Mena. visited homefolks and friends al Board Gimp Sunday.
 Mr. Frank Wimberly from Paducah, Texas, visited friends and relatives at Egger and Board Camp the past week, and return nome Monday.
 Golden Bell.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
WicKEs wAvELETS.

Mir. Wickham had a rail maui ing Saturday.
 Mr. Chambers, the stable man, is having we'll bored this week. Mir. and Mrs. Dickson Brow are all smiles over the arrival of a fine boy.
 Henderson Sullivan was in town this week and purchased a fine saddle.
 Elder Word filled his regular appointment here Sunday ard Sunday night.
 Elders Sparrews and Pace were iu Wickss, enroute to their homes from a preaching tour.
 Prof. Gilbert Jenkins left Sat urlay for Pea Ridge, where he will spend several weeks in school.
 Health is improving around Wickes: Mrs. McJunkins and baby are up; Jim Hoover IS able to sit up.
 Thomas Hamby has accepted position with the J. s. Wilson fruit farm. ]. s. Sanford is hus- ttng pLtting out peach trees. They expect to put out about l.00 fruit trees this week.
 Peck's Bad Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18

visited at the home J. w. Bain's Saturday night.
 Little Coaster Bain visit q at the home of J. K. Strickland s Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. s. A. Embry spent several days last week visiting friends and relatives at Mena.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jesse McAIillan visited at the home of Mrs. Rig gins Saturday night and Sunday. MT. James Upshaw who has been attending school at Cherry Hill for some time is with home folks again.
 D. E. Little and daughters, Car rie, Fora and Grace, attended the funeral of MT. Ham Wimberly, who was buried at Big Fork Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs. J.I. Strickland of Slatington passed through Fri day en route for Mena where they go to see a physician on account of Mrs. Strickland's poor health.
 Goldenhair.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
MT. FORK NEWS.

There will be church at Mo Bride SLrd~J.
 James Msggard will leave for Oklahoml soon.
 People were getting along fine with farming until this rain.
 w. T. Bedding had a large log rolling last week and fine dinner.
 Rev. Tom Leming, of Hatfield, attended church at this place Sunday.
 Uncle Frank Beaver returned to the home of his daughter near Cove Sunday.
 Earl Sartain and Martin Lem ing are making a business trip to near Hatfield this week.
 Tn ere were cLurch services at Ok Grove Saturday and Suu day. Preaching by J l.. Reddlug.
 l admire very much the letter that Bro. Callaw J wrote some time ago for The Star, having for his subject Honesty.
 There was quite a reunion at the home ot John Hill a few days ago. when his old hound came in. lie had been gone three years,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
BOuLDERS FROM ROCKY

There will be some corn planted this week.
 Ress Turner has recovered from a severe case of pneumonia.
 E. G. Turner and son, l. R., were trading in Mena the first of the week.
 J. E. Mckinney and family visited with relatives in Mena Saturday and Sunday.
 l. Saurbaugh and James Zeigler have gone to Minnesota son a busi- ness trip.
 Howard Sanders made business trip to Big Cedar, Ok, the first of the week.
 H. w. Cummings, wife and two of their children visited at Muse. Ok, Sunday.
 Many thanks to our kind editor for the information in regard to the National Forest Reserve.
 Mrs. Mamie Connally has return ed from an extended visit with rela- tives in Johnston county.
 Joseph Turner and sister from near 0den, were visiting with rela- tives in this community last week.
 J. c. Maggard, who moved to Kentucky some time ago, writes that his farnily is very much dissatisfied. Old Polk county is pretty hard to beat, anyhow.
 A petition has been presented to the county judge to consolidate school districts Nos. 64, 5l and 26. We hope that it will be granted for it is absolutely necessary.
 Three cheers for Hon. J. H. Ham, ilton, our very worthy representa- tive. He may do some things that don't suit everybody. but he can sometimes vote right. anyhow.
 The following persons of Nunley the funeral of the Rev. T. B. Phelps: w. A. and w. w. Brom- ley, G. $. Anderson and wife, Mir. and Mrs. Mancil Jones and Nj. K. Plnnager.
 Luke.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
NUNLEy NEWS.

The farmers are busily engaged in preps ring for d crop.
 Several of Concord's young people attended services at Salem Sunday morning.
 Roy Corbett made a business trip to Red Oak and Wilberton, Ok, the first of the week.
 Misses Ferdie Wnisenhunt, Julia Mount and Carl Mount att tended singing Sunday evening Everybody is invited to attend tue Sunday school at this place every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The ladies of our Sunday s ;hool preseuted the pastor, Rev. D. A. Squires, with a most beau. tilul quilt Sunday morning, as a token of love and esteem whieh b they have for the worthy pastor.
 Honey Bee
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
LAYTON ITE1S.

JJc Baker return ed Saturday i.om trip to Oklahoma.
 J. $. Whitten retufne Sunday from blsiness trip to Meua.
 J. A. Harkey spent few days in Fort Smith last week buying a stock of goods for spring.
 E. r. Briggs, formerly of Iowa, who has bought the John Ed wards place, arrived last week with a car of furniture.
 Mr. and Mrs. Halverson and daughter of Siloam Springs, Mir. aud Mrs. Spencer and cousin of Cove, visited Hatton Sunday. Mrs. Spencer intends to spend some tune bere for her health in the near future.
 Hiram.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Brother I. B. Phelps.

Whereas, Death has entered our ranks and called from our midst another, Brother T. B. Phelps.
 He died on the night of the Sth iust., aud had suffered several months, all of which he bore patiently.
 Resolved, That Rocky Re- bekah Lodge, No. 294, I. o. OF. has lost good member, society a good citizen, aud his aged wife a loving husband.
 Resolved, That we extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones, tha, a copy of these resolutions be sent to chem, and a copy be spread upon the minutes Of Rocky Lodge No. 294, I o. OF and a copy sent to the Meua Star fer publication.
 J. c. Terrell,
 w. l. Shepherd,
 E. Rowe,
 Committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
NEWS FROM NORTH PIKE COUNTY.
Langley Settlement Near Polk County
 Line Having Exciting Times.

Big Fork, March l5.-The big forest fire which was raging in Pike county last we,k was put out with big rain an hail on Saturday.
 J. B. White of Langley had his store broken into on the l2th aud $1l stolen. The thief over ooked $l50. The money was in two drawers and the one which con. iained the $ll was emptied. The unknown party first went into blacksmith shop and secured tools which were used to force the store door. Nothing is known regarding the identity of the burglar.
 According to reports Johnnie Burnett of Langley is hiding out. His house was searched and 1t is said the parties found in his possession table cloth and wash board which 1t is claimed he had stolen from awidow three months ago. He was told to leave the country, but instead went up and down the road with a big knife and said he would kill Mir. Ward on first sight. So Mir. Ward went before Squire J. T. Markham for a peace bond, and Burnett has not been seen since. Mir. Lace field is also watching his mill tor fear of 1t being burned. D. B.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
HATFIELD HINTS.

Dr. Mullins made business 10 Mena Monday.
 The writer visited friends in Mena last Sunday.
 B. Gibson of Narrows, Ok, was in Hatfield Monday.
 ]. T. Winton of Rocky was in Hatfield one day last week.
 5. N. Cummlugs ot Smithville was in Hatfield last Thursday.
 Mrs. Dr. Pool of Mena is visi,- ing Mrs. Dr. Johnson this week.
 Jim Allen made business trip to Wilburton, Ok, last Saturday
 J. K. Averett and ]. K. Pope of Mena were visiting l.. M. Avere,t Monday.
 Wesley Nichols visited his brother and mother last Sunday at Nunley.
 Mrs. Casey V visite q h e daughter, Mrs Fishback, of Jans' sen last Sunday. Dr. Johnson and K. ]. Prince ,f Hatfield took up collection of $2S last week for the Brinkley storm sufferers. This money was given freely by tue citizens of Hatfield. We do not know what hour we are going to be visited with storm so let's open our hearts.
 Car,hn
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
OLIVER CHAPEL CHIPS.

Jonu Imoe spent Sunday with homefolks.
 Miss Arkie Woosley of Shady c owe was a Sunday visitor,
 Mir. and Mrs. Charlie Phillips visited at the home of Mrs. Imoe Sunday.
 Brother Lacy will preach at le Chapel next Saturday night a d Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Joplin of Dallas visited their daug hter, Mrs. John Imoe last week.
 The young people gathered at the home of Mrs. Hoover Sunda, afternoon and SD nt few hours singing.
 Nobcdy's Sweetheart.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
The Brinkley Disaster Saved Him

Fort Smith, March l6.-S. N. Smith, one of the Blinkley vic. lims, was in police court Monday morning charged with vagran.y. He was arrested at the Kansas City Southern crossing with seven others. The crowd was camped on the spot and were sitting around fire when arrest
 ed. Smith said that his home in Briukley had been blown away by the recent cyclone and that be had sent his wife to Little Rock and was on his way back to Brinkley when arrested. Judge Freer fined the eight $7 each, subsequently, remitted Smiths fine and discharged him while the others went On the rock pile.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
WARNING ORDER.

E. s. Willett, plaintiff, vs. A. Nj. Wright, J. E. Wright, R. A. Wright, Ella Fulner, Anne Willett, Verna Graham, Helen Bordon, Abbie Bor- don and H. F. Wright, defendants In the Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendants, A. Nj. Wright, J B. Wright, R. A. Wright, Verna Gra- ham and Helen Bordon, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plain tin, K. S. Willett.
 March IT, 1909. H. ]. Green, Clerk
 Oiney X Lundy, Solicitors for Plain tiff.
 Wright Prickett. Solicitor for non Resident Defendants.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

Guss Riggin Is sick.
 Ira Hilton is very sick at this writing.
 Mark Riggin of Mena is visiting homefolks.
 Mir. Charles McMillan is sick with humps. also Oliver Harrison.
 Ed Medford and Riggin Bur nett attended church at Board Camp Sunday.
 Rev. Charles Burnett filled hls regular a pointment at Baptist church Sunday.
 Misses AlbertIne and Maggie Medford visited Miss Ruth Ken nell Sunday night.
 Mrs s. NJ. Sargent, who has been very III for some time, is slowly improving.
 Mir and Mrs. Jones Ellison
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
RED BIRD NOTES.

The farmers are almost read ? to begin planting.
 Phillip Scott is laid up with a telou on his right hand.
 l. N. Staudridge has been mak- ing fence during the last week.
 Jacob Scott is carrying the mail from the new office, Helen, to Alder.
 The Rev. Jack Scott filled his appointment at Union Hill Sat urday night.
 Oluey Bowen is in receipt of letter from K. N. Moore, who re- gently left here for Liscomb. Tex, stating he was coming back
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
A Long Time Between 'Mumps. i"

James Harrison, father of cur fellow townsman, K. T. Harrison, was in Tuesday from his home near Dallas, having just recovered from half case of mumps-the other half he having had eighty years ago. Uucle Jimmie, as he known, was born the year before Lafayette's famous visit to Amer. ica, aud gets around exceedingly well for a man of his age.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
All Recovering.

A short time ago Mrs, w. M. Pipkiu was called to Waurika, Ok, by the serious illuess of the son of her sister, Mrs. Dr. Southcrlaud. Several days ago MT. Pipkin received a message from his wife, stating that she and both children were sick. Mr. Pipkiu left at once for Waurika, and letter from him, received by General Shaver states that all the sick ones are recover. ing nicely, and the family will be able to return home in a few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18

and John sent for his neighbors to identify him and joice with him.
 A. J. Barber, through a mis- take, fed his horses poultry food instead of stock food, and is now watching for them to begin laying.
 Old Bachelor.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
PERSONAL NOTES

Uncle Sebe Philpot was in from Egger Tuesday. Dr. K. T. Connally of Rocky was a visitor Tuesday.
 James Ward of Ink, was on our streets Thursday.
 A. A. Bates, a Big Fork farmer, traded in Meua Thursday.
 Tom Suits of Egger brought produce 10 Meua last week.
 Bag Brewer of Parks, Scott county, was iu trading Saturday.
 w. J. Wagouer returned Tues rdayss from an extended trip North.
 Mrs. J NJ, Mowdy of Beach, Ok., was trading with our mer- chants Saturday.
 Carpenter Burris of near Rust has moved to Mena and located on the sonth side.
 J. c, Bates and daughter ot Big Fork visited in Mena Thurs day and Friday.
 J. c. Goodner is visiting NJ. E l Ratliff and family. MT. Good ner lives at Waters.
 Luther Smith, a teacher of Big Fork is visiting few days wi:h G. K. Crawford.
 J. V. Tucker and Miss S. A. 1 Butts of Black Fork, were issued fleece to marry Wednesday.
 k. M Nall, a merchant living at Boles, Scott county, was in NenA Thursday buying goods.
 Britt Nixon was buying sup plies from our merchants Thurs. day. He resides near Big Fork.
 J. Il. Ray, postmaster aud business man of Nella, Scott ,oun,y, was in buying goods Sat. lrdaJ.
 Frank Wimberly, formerly a -esident of Meaa, but now of paducah, Texas, who came iu ast Thursday to attend the uneral of bis brother, Ham
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18

to Arkansas, where he could get water to drink. Jonah Abee and son, Elijah, were trading with Mena mer' chants last week.
 The Rev. pr. Bates and Wife spent the latter part of last week visiting friends at Oden.
 Lieut.. Ali Buerge of Helen was looking after business inter ests in this r art Thursday.
 Amanda Whisenhunt has nov ed into her new home, which has been recently completed. M. Fountain and family of All Ter visited at the home oi Thom- as Bowen Saturday and Sunday. John Stamey has returned to his home in North Carolina after l pleasant visit with relatives at this place.
 The Rev. G. G. Edwards and Hon. w. Nj. Edwards made 8 business trip to Oden the first of the week.
 It is reported that Henry Law renee and Samuel Williams, we'll
 o-do farmers of Alder, have trad ed farms.
 Clyde Crump of Black Springs IS spending few days with his grandparents, Major and Mrs. E.. J. Henley.
 Red Bird is to be made money order postoffice shortly, Postmas- ter John Milan having made the Il cessary bond. A young lady arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Holder Edwards last week to cali them mama and papa.
 s. A. Hughes and family of Hillside spent Sunday night in Red Bird, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Standridee Mrs. Oba Milan, who is recov- ering from a lingering illness, left Thursday for a visit with rel atives at Womble. Willie Robbins came up last week from Womble to spend sev- eral days with his uncle, Post master John Milan.
 Albert Doty returned home Saturday from Sulphur Springs, where he he has been in the em- ploy of Newton Standridge. Alexander Hughes has been
 aid up the past week, as result If wound in the knee, caused by the accidental glancing of an axe.
 Will Masters of Hartshorne Ok, and Frank Hoss of Board Camp passed through town Mon. day en route to Caddo Gap and other points on the railroad. Dr. Spurlin and wife came up a few days ago from their home near Black Springs and are mak- ing their home temporarily at Sulphur Springs for their health. MT. and Mrs. Spurlin are both in verl feeble health.
 An effort is being made to or ganize Sabbath school at Hill. side, better known as the old Sulphur Springs church house. All interested in same are re- quested to meet at that place on the next fourth Sunday. Every body welcome.
 Buster Brown.