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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
METHOD IN MEMORY'S LAPSE
MT. Wallace Was Willing to Oblige Nelghbors, But They Piled It
 on Too Thick.

Hey" shouted MT Wallace's neigh bor as Mir. Wallace hastened past his house on the way to catch the suburb an train. I'm not going in town to- day, Wallace; will you bring me half a dozen big screw hooks big enough to swing a hammock with?"
 Sure, Mike" said MT Wallace, pleasantly. Anything else?"
 Not a thing" said his neighbor; unless you'll stop by Millers and see if he's got my trousers cleaned. If he has, bring 'em with you"
 MT Wallace wended his way toward the station. As he passed Mrs. Pit kin's home that worthy lady caught sight of him and ran toward him gladly
 70, MT. Wallace-Mr. Wallace,' she cried Wont you bring me out nice watermelon? I've tried to get one here, but there are none to be had. Get nice big one for about 20 cents
 MT. Wallace continued his walk to- ward the station, revolving things in his mind. He did not like to carry WatermelonS.
 On the way he was stopped half a dozen times by as many people. One wanted a half dozen cigars; another wanted some washers for his garden hose. Still another desired greatly and above all things half gallon can of green paint.
 Then MT Wallace quit When he came home that night it was with set jaws that he marched to his home. To all who reproached him for his neglect he replied firmly:
 "Im sorry. you know; but 14 people
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Railroad Service in Holland.

Of the railroad in Holland F. V. Lucas writes: The trains come in to the minute and go out to the min ute. The officials are intelligent and polite The carriages are good Every station has its waiting room, where you may sit and read and drink a cup of coffee that is not only hot and fresh, but is recognizably the product of the berry It is impossible to travel in the wrong train"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
American Shoes in Enoland.

ing machinery and the making of half sizes and various widths has lessened the sale of American shoes in Englasd. or, rather, kept down the expected in crease. The American shoe stores in Birmingham and London are doing well, however.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

miles southwest ot C a Il t on T h e whole line when completed will be about 40 miles, and there will be 20 stations. or more if induce ments offer. At present about 36 miles of the road have been com pleted. of which
 about 32 are in operation, writes w. B. Hull of the American con Sular force at Canton. T r q 1 Il s run three trips a
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

rated in Blackwood's Magazine, in an article on Irish "fire-eater." The duel. as arranged, was between John Egan. county judge, and Roger Barrett, master of the rolls. Both men were humorous, and the meeting. upon the fair ground of Donnybrook, was char acteristic
 Upon the combatants taking their ground, Barrett, who was the chal- lenger, promptly fired without waiting for the signal to be given, and then walked coolly away, calling out:
 Now, Egan, my honor is statistical"
 The judge, however, was by no means contented, and shouted "Hallo, Stop, Roger, till I take a shot at your honor!"
 Barrett thereupon came back, and. planting himself in his former sta tion, said, composedly:
 All right, then, fire away"
 Egan presented his pistol, and talk. ing most deliberate aim, first at one part of the master of the rolls anat. omy and then at another seemed de- termined to finish him outright. At last, however, he cried out:
 '1 won't honor you I won't be bothered shooting you, So now you may go your own way, or come and shake hands with me, whichever way you like best"
 Barrett chose to shake hands, and amidst the plaudits of the crowd the antagonists departed from the field in much good humor, the best of friends.-Youth's Companion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Floor Plan

onslaught Of the clements Cement plaster is of low cost and when well and properly applied will stand per
 and require no repairs. A first coat of lime paste is applied to lath over turing strips and this coat
 is scratched to afford holding sur
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Up and Down.

Gunner-Howdy. old man. own an tirship. Drop up sometimes.
 Guyer-Thanks And you must drop down sometimes.
 Gunner-Down?
 Guyer-Yes I own submarin boat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

gave me commissions to execute and l forgot yours" But he did not ex. plain that he had forgotten all the IA, deliberately and designedly forgotten them
 That was a matter he considered strictly his own business.-Galveston News
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

ton. The summer home is closed dur
 usually without anyone to care for it. The exterior construction, therefore, should be of a form that will stand the
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Owned In United States.

The chief ownership of the electric lines in Buenos Aires is in the United States.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
BUILT BY CHINSESE
NATIVES HAVE CONSTRUCTED
 LINE IN FLOWERY EMPIRE.
Officers and Workmen Receive Small Compensation, and the Railroad Is Now Yielding a Very
 Fair Per Cent.

The first terminal of the Stunning railroad is kwng Yik, port 120
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
HUMORISTS ON HONOR'S FIELD
Witty lrishmen Meet to Fight, But Duel Has Altogether Happy
 Ending.

A duel with happy ending seems an anomaly, yet one is commemo-
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

certainly doing a rushing busi- ness this spring. Our country seems to be full of tourists.
 Our new road overseer has proved to be good one and is preparing to do some good work. While the roads need work to some extent, yet we are proud to say that we have the very best roads anywhere in the state.
 Frank Bates, formerly of this place, seems to have changed his quarter to Gunhammer City, in Montgomery county. We sup pose this is owing to 1t being nearer his favorite visiting place n Pike county.
 Charles Burnett of Board Camp delivered very interesting dis course to large audience at Lower Big Fork Sunday. M-. Burnett is quite an able speaker and will preach at the Abcrnathy school house the third Sunday in April. Everybody is particularly invited 10 come and hear him and encourage the great cause which he represents.
 K p C
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
DOTS FROn DALLAS.

Brotter Logan will preach here next Sunday night.
 All invited to attend the Lite . aty Friday night, Aprll ?.
 Miss Moore spent Saturday and Sunday with her grandparents MT. ana Mrs. A, l.. Durham.
 Miss Florence Thompson spent a few day last week with her sister, Mrs. Mantooth.
 Miss Vivian Lawrence spent Saturday with her parents MT. Dave Lawrence.
 Joe Ritchie and family and MT. and Mrs. Levi Joplin spent Sun day at the home of J. A. Gatlin. Mrs. Mantooth and daughter Vlra spent Saturday night and Sunday at Owens Chapel, the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Brawley.
 Rosebud
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
COVE CATCHES.

Dr. H. c. Riley's fine saddle horse died very suddenly Monday afternoon.
 Mrs. J. B. Spencer left for Siloam Springs Monday after noon to visit relatives and friends.
 Miss Ella Wright has resigned her position in the department store of the Cove Lumber Com pany and her place has been filled by Tallie Woodell.
 As the season advances it be comes apparent that the peach crop will not be so heavy here as h former years. The shortage IS not due to the cold weather, but to the fact that the trees are unusually shy on blossoms. Our peach growers, however, expect to gather very fair crop and the harvest will be like digging gold.
 E. M. Humphrey of Rochester, Minn., and $. F. Humphrey oi Warren, Ark, were in town last week on a prospecting trip and while here they stated to your correspondent that they liked this part of the state very much and would retura later with a view of investing in some farm and fruit lands. These gentle men are brothers.
 The stockholders of the Cove Canning Factory Company met at the town hall Monday after noon aud organized by electing Robert Fortner chairman and T. P. Fulton secretary. After dis cussing various matters pertain ing to the canning factory enter prise the following board of di- rectors were elected: K. Golf, J. E. Guthrie, Mrs. Julia Wier- auch, J. B. Spencer and G. w. Tilley. The directors were given full authority to select building site for the factory, purchase all necessary equipment aud, in fact, take full charge of the construc tion of the factory. Immediately after the meeting adjourned the board of directors met aud elect ed the following officers: K. Golf, presidsnt; J. B. Guthrie, vice president; J. B. Spencer, sec retary and treasurer and G. w. Tilley, manager Work on the factory will begin at once.
 Antony.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
0RANNlS GRAINS.

Ed Collins made a business trip to Texarkana last week.
 Mrs. w. F. Hungate and little sons went to Janssen Saturday.
 John Scales has moved over west oi the railroad to the Grand ma Beavers house.
 Mrs. Eva Ramsey is spending this week with her friend, Mrs. J. P. Logan.
 Rev. J. J. Haynes filled his ap pointment Sunda and gave us two good sermons.
 $. l.. Johnson has his new house ready for plastering and painting.
 Mir. Bland is having some painting done ou the house oc' cupied by A. k. Alstou.
 The Misses Fanny Mosby, Myrtle Wood and Nancy Gregg were Mena visitors the past week.
 The coming Saturday night and Sunday morning are the Rev. Edgar Seay's regular preach lng days.
 Harvey Rosberry, who has been in Kansas and Oklahoma for the past five months, returned last Saturday. He thinks Grannis good enough for him.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. F. Hogan left Sunday for Highwood, III. They will return this fall and improve their property here for a winter residence.
 NJ. k. D. NJ.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
BOARD CAMP NEWS.
D. F. Wilcox is very sick.

D. F. Wilcox is very sick.
 Mrs. Hey Riggiu is on the sick list.
 Born, to Mir. and Mrs. w. r. Lemons, baby boy.
 Mrs. Bettie Looney is staying at the home of w. F. Lemons. Isaac Bates delivered au inter esting sermon at the Primitive Baptist church sunday.
 There will be services at the Baptist church Sunday, also prayer meeting in the evening. A dance was enjoyed at the home of Jude Looney Saturday night.
 A singing was much enj ,yed at tue home of Mount Bites Sun dAy evening.
 Aunt Mag Jones had the mis- fortune to fall aud dislocate her ankle last Friday.
 Mrs. s. T. Bartness of Ulyses,  Kas., returned 10 her home last week.
 Those sick with humps thls week are Lula and Annie Embry and Lee Hilton.
 Miss Nerya Edwards of Big Fork visited at Board Camp Suu. day.
 Walter and Henry Bain made a business trip to Meua Friday.
 Fred Strickland attended the teachers examination at Mena Thursday and Friday.
 Bob Wilcox of Eeger visited his brother al Board Camp last week.
 Mrs. Ollie Watkins, who was
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
POTTER PERSONALS

The farmers are busy prepar- ing land and planting.
 Flora Cove of Wicks visited relatives here last week.
 Alex Brunson of Oklahoma was here on business Monday.
 Rev. Thurman of Siloam Spring held series ot meeting here last week.
 Ambrose Cobb and family ot Hatfield visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
 Oscar Keener and wife moved onto the old Webster farm where they intend 10 make a crop this x G &
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
NUNLEY NEWS.

Miss Fannie Hilton has the humps and is quite sick.
 Ira E. Jones and mother made business trip to Rocky Wednes- day.
 Mir. and Mrs. K. A. Nunnelee visited relatives at Egger Satur. day and Sunday.
 Wheatley and Bill Hilton of Board Camp transacted business in our little burg last Thursday. Our hustling merchant, M. K Peninger, made a business trip 10 Fort Smith last Thursday,
 Miss Florence Thompson en- tertained a few of her friends Friday night with social. Sev- eral interesting games were played, and pleasant evening spent by all.
 Honey Bee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
WlckES WAVELETS.

Abe Bunch visited home folks Sunday east of Wickes.
 Bud Hamby is having a new residence built. Other houses are to be built soon.
 Brother k. NJ. Thacker filled his appointment at Pleasant Hill church Saturday and Sunday.
 Henry Jacobs is hurrying up the men working on our public road.
 Ed Jenkins and Elder Thacker made business trip to Howard county this week.
 The weather is fine for plant ing corn this week, and some of our farmers are making good speed.
 E. w. Hamby contemplates entering Pea Ridge state school soon to take a special review course in teachers class.
 Pecks Bad Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
MUST SHOW VIOLATION
Attorney General Norwood Gives Opinion Regarding Discharging
 Capitol Contractors.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, March 24.-Today Attorney General Norwood gave hIs opinion in response to a re- quest recently made of him by the lower branch of the leg isla- ture regarding the legislature 5 power to discharge the state cap itol contractors.
 MT. Norwood's opinion in sub stance is to the effect that the legislature cannot discharge the contractors, Caldwell X Drake, unless 1t can be shown that the contract under which they are working has been violated.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
BIG FORK BITS.

Dr. l.. A. Simpson made a pro fessional trip to Alder Sunday.
 All the sawnills around Big Fork are belug operated to thelr fullest extent.
 II. r.. Looney aud family of Board Camp were welcome call CTS at Big Fork Sunday.
 The farmers are getting right about their work and putting their coru iu the ground right along.
 Guillord A. Bates of this place visited friends near Waters and Egger Saturday, returning home Sunday.
 Little Bates of this city made a flying trip overland eastward Saturday, returning home Sum- day.
 The Big Fork merchants are
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
OPAL NEWS.

w. A. Eads is building a fine buggy house.
 Rev. Charles Burnett preached to a large crowd Sunday.
 Jack Barber of Tallhina is vis- ting friends and relatives here. MT. and Mrs. J. F. Standridge visited at the home of JIG. Stand ridge Sunday.
 A. J. Reynolds is carrying the mail from the new postoffice al Opal to Alder.
 Victor Roberts of Alder visited at the home of J. F. Standridge Sunday evening.
 A crowd of young folks visited at the home of G. w. Widener Saturday night and Sunday. Henry Standridgc and family of Egger visited friends at Big Fork Saturday nig ht and Sunday.
 Blue Eyes.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
ARTHUR HOGE RECEIVES HONOR.
One of Four to Be Chosen on Medical
 Staff of TOurO University.

F. K. Hoge received letter from his son, Arthur F. Hoge.
 who has been attending Tulane University of medicine at New Orleans, and who will graduate this Spring, stating that from a competitive examination taken practically by the entire Senior Glass to admit four to the med ical staff of Touro Hospital for a period of two years, he had been one of the successful candidates This speaks volumes for Dr. Hoge, as II is known that the houor was secured by clear me erit and not by any pull, eithtr by friends or lu a financial way.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
FOUND DEAD BRAKEMAN.
Identified as Man Named Hoffman
 Had Fallen From Train.

Engineer Carl Kieue discov- cred the body of a man lying beside the track about a mi e and half this side of DeQueen Sunday evening. 1t was picked u p and taken into DeQueen, where 1t was identified as the body of brakeman name d Hoff nan, who was recently dis charged somewhere south, and is supposed to have fallen from a north bound tram. The body had evidently laiu by the road several days.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
ALDER LEAVES.

There is new baby at the home of Charley Furr.
 A. J. Childers, a stockman of Oklahoma. was bnying cattle near Alder recertly.
 Jim Bates of Big Fork has cou- pleted his i ,b of rail splitting and clearing for Ei Roberts.
 Since our last writing we have been visited by storm which blew down much timber aud fencing.
 A. c. Widener is the latest man to become afflicted with the peddling fad, he having bought out J. T. Hooper.
 Walter Edwards Of Big Fork has brought suit against J. w. Bates for a labor debt. The case has been submitted to Squire Wideuer's dek.
 Mack Barber and wife, NJ sscs Nola otandridge, Letha Roberts and Doyie Lackey, all of Opal, were visitors at the Widener home Saturday night.
 The writer's brother, who lives at Pike City, sends sad news from that locality. Jeif Woods, young man working at the De light saw mill, tell across circle saw, which cut his body entirely in two parts just below the heart. The young man was well known by parties here.
 C. r.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
| ITEMS OF INTEREST
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cUBAN0LA NEWS.

Mrs Grigg Johnson is very i'll with complicated kidney trouble.
 A young lady has come to make sunshine in the home oi Bob Crump.
 Mrs. Nation and Mrs. Aber- nathy have opened millinery store.
 I. $. Colburt and wife and Gus Wilson and wife visited at Hatton Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

the kindness of his ueighbors who so liberally assisted him | rebuild. He also has a mighty warm spot in his heart for the National Forest officials, wh, assisted him to get from the fo- est timber needed for his bone.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
Congestion of the Brain.

The six-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. w. B, Reynolds, iu Halls addition, died early Sunday morning of congestion of the brain, brought on by pneumonia. The burial took place Monday afternoon near Bulger.
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have bought the John John. son Jack, and will stand him at my farm lA miles north of Norris mill. Service, with in- surance, S7. When mare is traded or removed, money due at once. w. M. Martin, Egeer, Ark. wiz I2t
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PERSONAL NOTES

Sim Lawrence of Shady, came in Saturday on business.
 Willis Wimberly was in from Egger trading Saturday.
 Eliza Craig came in from Sul- lIvan Tuesday aud returned Wed uesday.
 Wilse Lofts of Egper was buying his spring supplies in Mena Wednesday.
 Dug Fergerson of Red Bird was transacting business in Mena Wednesday.
 Mrs. J. l.. Oliver wis ted at Rust with her brother, w. D.. Allen, over Sunday.
 The Rev. s. A. Neighbors was iu Mena last week, the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Parker.
 J. A. Watkins, business man of Hartley, was iu Meua Friday buying supplies for his store.
 c. w. Dilbeck of the firm of Dilbeck & Robinson at Big Fork spent Friday in Mena buying goods from our business houses.
 Mat Cager, stave contractor of Hatfis Id, spent Monday iAh ln Mena on business.
 w. Y. Mcbride of Mountain Fork won the s prize at the Mena Mercantile Go. $ store last week.
 Prof. w. c, Fail of Egger, came in Thursday and attend ed the teachers examination.
 w. M. Clayton, a merchant of Waters, IS in Mena Friday trans acting business and buying mer- chandise.
 w. ". Rowtou IS haylug bis home at 200 Tenth street much improved. He is now adding
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

taken ill Saturday, is slowly i'm proving.
 Mr. and Mrs. Dln Jaggers and Miss Ocie Riugol of Mena at tended church at Board Camp Sunday.
 Goldenhair.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25
PANSY HOLLAR HURT
Was Driving With Her Sister Thelma. When Both Were Thrown From
 Buggy by Frightened Horse.

Monday while Miss Pansy Hollar and little sister, Miss Thelma, were out driving and at the time they were passing through Stilwell Heights, the horse became scared from ar uu- known cause and ran away, throwing both from the buggy. They were picked up in an uu- conscious condition. Three large scalp wounds were received by Miss Pausy, requiring several stitches. Severe bruises were the extent of the injuries to Miss rhelma. Both are reported to be doing fue thls morning. Dr. Davis dressed the injuries.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

Every time you buy g worth of merchandise at Townsend's you have a chance to get a 42- piece dinner set free. l0l2tlI2t
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

Alex Fleming, whose home near Quito was destroyed by fire a little more than a month ago, desires 10 express through The Star hls great appreciation of
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

F Rent or Sale-Good 6 room house one block west of high school. Call phone 447. 2oOtt2tt Joseph Robert
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

nave IL repalnted anu Iehnionee throughout.
 Deputy Sheriff Ben Gipson was trans acting business ID Mena Wednesday.
 G. w. Pettitt returned from business trip to Fort smith on the Traveller Tuesday night.
 Dr. r. c. Mullins of Hatfield came up Friday on profession al business, registering at Hote! Mena.
 K. $. Allen, who is engaged ln the land business near Garvin and Good dwater, o. K., IS home visiting his family. c. w. Petty left Sunday morn ing for a weeks trip to St. Louis to buy stock for the summer sea son.
 Ambrose Cobb of Hatfield vls- ited with J. M. Taylor over Sun day, returning home Monday nor ming.
 J. Fl. Edwood, who is engaged in business at Big Fork, was an- other visitor to Mena Friday, buying goods for his store. G. w and E. w. Amerson, two prominent farmers living near Oden, were n Wednesday buying goods from our merchants. John Johnes, who lives about Az miles east of Mena, is report ed by Dr. c. c. Gunnels to be very sick.
 Mrs. Wight and daughter of Cove returned home Monday after a few days visit with friends in the city.
 A marriage license has been issued al the county clerks office to W. Winkley, age 34, and Miss Lela Phillips, age 24, both ot Vandervoort.
 MT. aud Mrs. A. Danville of Womble are in the city visiting friends. They are just returning from an extended journey to the North, East and South. James Lear, who was on the battleship Louisiana during the world-girdling trip of Uncle Sam's big naval squadron, var rived in Mena Friday afternoon Mrs. G. B. Kirk returned Fri day from a ten days visit to her parents at Womble. She was accompanied home by her mother, Mrs. B. NJ. Rowtou. Mir. and Mrs. A. Danville, af- ter spending several days with Meua friends, returned to Wom- ble Wednesday morning.
 D. s. Burkett of Winslow, Ark, has purchased residence iu Halls addition of J. l.. HorneI and expects to bring his family here to make their home.
 J. B. and l.. B. Richmond, two prominent farmers of Scott couu- ty, came in with teams this Fri day and took out supply of the necessities of life to last while the spring work goes on.
 s. I. Wood, a prominent busi.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

All kinds of onion sets at Thacker Bros. fl
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

W. ". Rowtou IS havlug bis home at 200 Tenth street much improved. He is now adding second story, after which he will
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

Do you want Dluner Set free? See TC wnsend. 10 I2t ll2t
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

K. J. Pierce, a farmer living near Old Potter, has bought the fruit and notion stand ot J. K. Jacobs on South Mona street, and will personally look after this business. He stated, however, that the farm would still be cul- tlvaIed, as part of the family wi'l remain to look after it. Next week Mir. Jacobs expects to open a similar place near the Dixon wagon yard.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

Dr. F. c. Mullins of Hatfield came up Friday on profession. al business, registering at Hote. Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

A marriage license has been issued at the county clerks office to w. Winkley, age 34, and Miss Lela Phillips, age 24, both of Vandervoort.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

G. w. Pettitt returned from business trip to Fort smith on the Traveller Tuesday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

w. M. Clayton, a merchant of Waters, IS in Mena Friday trans acting business and buying mer- chandise.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

MT. and Mrs. A. Dauville of Womble are in the city visiting friends. They are just returning from an extended journey to the North, East and South.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

K. s. Allen, who is engaged ID the land business near Garvlr and Goodwater, o. K., IS home visiting his family.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-25

Mrs. Wight and daughter of Cove returned home Monday after few days visit with friends in the city.