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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10
EXEMPTS DAY
CERTAIN To Be
REC0RD-BREAKER
More Than 10000 Are Elk.
pected to Be in Parade
Next Monday.
DELEGATIONS FROM
ALL PARTS OF JERSEY
Chief Croker, of New York, to Be
Present-Local Committee
Worried Over Quarters.

AS Monday, June IA, the day set for
the laying of the cornerstone of the
new home for the exempt f1remeu.
Fourteenth street and Springfield ave.
nue., approaches it is apparent tina the
celebration attending the dedication
exercises will be more noteworthy
and larger than even the ambitious
members of the committee In charge
dreamed.
So many "exempts," active fireinen
n their friends have announced their
intention of coming to Newark for the
big day, that the problem OF their
proper accommodation Is the greatest
the committeeman have to face.
1t was estimated that there would be
10000 in line. 1t Is now believed that
number will be exceeded by thousands.
From the more remote points the
vanguard of the army of visitors will
begin to reach Newark Saturday, auN1
1t Is on their reception and that Of
those reaching the city Sunday that
their hosts. the local "exempts,~ are
most vitality concerned. The Colosseum
in Springfield avenue, Kemper's Park In
Fourteenth street and the Fran Gar
den have been requisitioned to feed and
quarter the guests. The flrehouse in
Halsey street has been fitted up as
Newark quarters.
Some Delegations.
Headed by a band of sixty pieces. the
Bayonne and Jersey City delegation
will invade the city 500 strong: the
New York exempts are coming with q
band of equal size and $50 delegates.
Their headquarters during their stay
will be at Achtel-Stetter's. The New
ton and Milton companies, prize win
ners in the Hackettstown celebrations.
have promised full quotas. New
Brunswick will send $50 delegates and
a band of forty pieces. Railway will
send a delegation of equal size, which
will include thirty-fve past chiefs.
The keystone Chiefs, of Philadelphia,
under the leadership of Chief McDevftt,
are coming 500 strong, with a band Of
60 pieces. Morristown is to have an
adequate representation. Chief Croker,
Of the New York Fire Department, has
promised to be in line with one OF, his
big automobiles.
Many Small Bodies.
These larger delegations form but a
handful to the horde of smaller ones
which will go to making the parade
the largest of its kind ever held in the
State, and perhaps in the country.
Many of the organizations of exempts
and active fire companies of New Eng
land, where the model departments are
situated, have accepted the invitations
extended them to be present and par
ticipate in the exercises. Several cities
along the Hudson will send delega-
lions.
Many Of the companies will have old
hand engines in line, and one of the
first of all the steam fire engines will
be shown, together with red-shirted
veterans, uniformed companies and for
mer members of fire-flghting orgaaiza-
tions. In memory OF the original thir.
teen companies there will be a float
drawn by six white horses carrying
thirteen young women wearing fire
helmets and red shirtwafsts.
The big parade is set for 1 o'clock
in the afternoon. Monday.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10
HORTICULTURAL socIETY,s OUTING.

The German Horticultural Society
will go to Bellewood Park Sunday,
where a special program has been ar
ranged for the entertainment OF It's
members and friends.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10
wHArsoEvER's FINAL MEETING.

The flnal meeting of the season of
the Whatsoever Circle Of Kings Daugh-
tiers took place yesterday afternoon in
the residence of Mrs. Charles R. De-
Beyoise, 1873 Roseville avenue. Reports
for the year were read and plans made
for the work Of next season, when a
number of benefit entertainments and
sales will be held.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10
Ceremony in Philadelphia in
Home of Brides Parents !,
There.

NF great interest to many New
~ arkers was the marriage today
Of Edgar III, son of DIR. and Mrs
Edward J. Ill, of 1902 Broad street, this
city, to Miss Mary Egan, daughter OF
Mr.. n Mrs. Daniel Egan, of Philadel-
phia, performed in that city today.
Miss Frances Egan, a sister of the
bride, acted as maid of honor. and the
bridesmaids were Miss Florence Ill. Of
this city, a sister of the bridegroom
Miss Katherine McCloskey, Miss Anna
Rice, Miss Katherine McGettigan, all OF
Philadelphia, and the brides sisters.
Miss Bernadine Egan and Miss Mar
guerfte Egan, Of Philadelphia.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10
Jmtri1mmed Hats $
Kinds

1t doesn't matter much what sort of a lamp you
are wishing or-whether for a wedding gift or for
the furnishing of a summer home-you are likely to
find it in this great lamp store of ours. Electric, Gas
and Oil Lamps and Fixtures in amazing variety are
presented for selection, always fairly priced, most of
them lower priced than in any other store.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10
PIONEER vEREIN's JUBILEE.

Preliminary arrangements for the
silver jubilee of the German Pioneer
verein, August ! and ?, were made at
last nights session In Its headquarters
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10

The names of ninety applicants for
membership were submitted to the di-
rectors Of the Contemporary of New
ark, who met yesterday at the home
of the president. Mrs. Samuel Clark,
lis Clinton avenue. Many of the APP
plicants are women who have never be-
longed to a club. The constitution OF
the new club provides that such menu
bers may enjoy the program at the
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10

Cures INDIGESTION

r. relieves stomach misery, sour stcn-
.ch. belchinR, and cures all stomach de.
49, q money back. Large box OF tab
~ IS centl Druggists N Al townA
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-10
ARRANGE SUNDAY PROGRAM.

Vocal Inc instrumental music will
mark the Sunday program In the Gott-
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
DOTS FRorl DALLAS.

Mir. Slow White is visiting hi sister, Mrs. Ben P.rtle.
 Miss Betty Milham spent Sun day at the home of Mir. Johi Johnston.
 Miss Nira Mantooth spent Sat urday night and Sunday witt Julia Ritehie.
 Joe Vaught and family al, visiting Mrs. Vaught's fathsl Sim Wallace.
 Mr.R. A. Nunalee and family spent Sunday at the home of H H. Mautooth.
 Bro. Shade Neighbors preache, an interesting sermon at,thiS plac, las; Sunday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sam Smith spenl Sunday at the home of her moth CT, Mrs Sarah Fuller.
 Mr. Baker Wallace and family left last Friday for New Mexico where they will make their future home.
 Mir. Wakes and Miss Luelly Lawrence were united in marriag, last Sunday evening at the hom, of the } lls's parents, the Rev Shade Nelghoors performing tho ceremony.
 Rose but
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COVE CATCHES.

The peach crop passed througE the last freeze without being dam aged in the least, and our fruit men are of the opinion that the danger period is over.
 Through the admonitions and as sstance of their pastor, the Rev. s A. Neighbors, the Missionary Bap lists have purchased two lots north of the Masonic hall and will soon build church building.
 Dr. J G. Hilton, who is located a Amity, Clark county, was in town this week looking after his property interests. Although Dr. Hilton is no longer a resident of Cove he still has extensive holdings here, both ir town and farm properties, and a; an evidence of his good faith in the fruit industry he has a force of mer planting nearly fifty acres of straw berries.
 A strange disease is killing milk cows in and around town and oui best stock men are puzzled to finC some kind of a remedy. The diseas, seems to originate in the intestines causing inflammation, intense suf fering, and death in nearly every instance. Among the parties whC have lost valuable cows within th' last few days are John Durham. Dr N. F. Gray Ed Hoblitzell and c. M Fulton.
 Bert Searles and wife of Marion Ind, spent last Friday and Saturda, n Cove Investigating the resource and advantages of this part of tn, county and they seemed to be yer, favorably impressed with what che, saw. Mir. and Mrs. Searles ar members of quite colony of goo' people of Marion who contemplat locating in this community, and tn progressive citizens of Cove are put ting forth their best endeavors t get the movement started.
 Antony.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

Miss Lucy Clark is on the sick list Fred Strickland is sick with the humps.
 Mrs. j. M. Sargent is very i'll witt pneumonia.
 The Rev. Charles Burnett preached at Midway Sunday.
 There was singing at the home oi D. k. Little Sunday night. Prayer meeting was held at tht Baptist church Sunday evening. The Rev. H. Ellison filled his ap. continent at Board Camp Sunday Walter Thornton of Egger visited at the home of T. J Reyes Saturday night.
 Road 0yerseer Alonzo Hall is doing some nice work on the roao this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Tom Gillian have moved into their new home neal Board Camp.
 The literary society at Hlllarc school house was enjoyed by thos, present Saturday night.
 Irvan Strickland of near Stating ton, visited at the home of his fath CT, A. J. Strickland. at Board CamI last week.
 C,oldenhair
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
ALDER LEAVES.

w, G. and J. B. Widener went Mena on business Friday.
 Jim Lofts of Back Springs visited home folks Friday.
 George Beck has returned from his visit to the southwest.
 The work m removing John Steei's saw mill is now in prog ress.
 ]. F. Standridge has been or the indisposed list for severa days.
 Goss & Roberts two of our merchants marketed in Mens last week.
 Grandpa and grandma Lam Der have gone visiting over in tht uew state.
 Sam Stsudridge and family have movtd to Grosbeck, Lime stone county, Texas.
 The young people spent Sun day evening singing at the home of the Messrs. Standridge.
 The complete outfit for the new post office Opal, has teer sent out; look on your new ma for it.
 Joh1 Roberts of near Hatha, way has traded his homestead near Alder for portion of Ad Mattox's bottom land.
 G. H. Edwards and J. T, Hooper entertained their neigh bors with an old tune log rolling last week.
 A. F. Hooper, whose health is poor, has sold his stock of goods to his son, Tom, who will sell from his wagon during this year.
 C. r.
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NICHOLS NOTES.

Farmers are sowing oats. Rain and real spliug weather Brother. I. N. Martin preache, at West Valley Sunday.
 Will Bryant and family iron near Hatfield were visiting her, Sunday.
 Marvin Goodwin and sister o Potter were visitors at West Val ley Sunday.
 Little Louis Warren, who hat his leg brosen three weeks ago is getting along fine.
 J. T. Griffin, our road overseer is having some work done on thu road the last few days.
 Brother c. w. Ward, the tray cling evangelist, will preach a West Valley Thursday night March 4. Everybody invited, The weather is warm aud vii, geese have been seen going noTtl the last few days, which make us think we are going to have al early spring.
 hll.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
JANSSEN FINDINGS.

Merchant Watkins of Hartley unloaded car load of flour, feeo and hay.
 John Aumil'er and wife oi Johnson, Neb., spent Sunday a he Pipes hote'.
 Prof. ,Milltr, who IS teaching she Brushy school, made a busi ness trip to Meua, last week.
 Mir. Boone returned from Hat field. He thinks the land n the Gassatot breaks suitable for his goat ranch.
 W. T. Kelsey has gone to Con- way on business and will extend his trip into Mississippi before Ceturuing,
 J. II. Podmore, who has bought and moved to the Kelly farm west ot town, is busy getting his land in shape for crop.
 The social dance Monday nigh { was pleasant and successful affair, music beng furnished by string band from Mena.
 F. F. Rose of the Lily poultry farm, has two incubators rum ming full capacity. He has some new crop chickens already.
 Mir. McDowel has ccepted a position with the Cove Lumber Company as grader. He will move there with his family. J. E. Muzzery and wife of Brookheld, Mo, were here last week. They purchased a farm and will move here the coming fall.
 B. K. Joplin has sold his farm vest of Janssen to c. D. Ava smith of kanawhs, Ia, a stock man who intends 10 move here soon
 o. P Ridgcway, the real es ate man of Wickes, was lraus.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
OLIVER CHAPEL CHIPS.

Brother Lacy preached at the chapel Sunday.
 Sam Cummings of Hatfield was a Sunday visitor.
 David lmoe visited his sister or Two Mile creek Sunday.
 Mir. Snail will preach at the chapel next Sunday at H. a
 Misses Frances and May Imot spent Saturday night at Mir. Woes ley's.
 Quite a number of young folks from the chapel attended the party at Mr. Freeman's Saturday night. The writer had the pleasure ot going to old Dallas Sunday and while there called on her friends Mir. and Mrs. Joplin.
 Nobody's Sweetheart.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
RED BIRD NOTES.

G. w. Cox and wife made 8 business trip to Womble Friday. Judge Hampton Edwards oi Alder was in our midst Sunday l. M. Dozier of Hathaway al. tended church at Sulphur Spring 5undiy.
 The Rev. ]. K. Edwards fitlet ais regular appointment at Sul ohur Springs Sunday.
 Hon. w. NJ. Edwards and sor Freeman o { Helen, attended church at Sulphur Springs Sun day.
 |. N. Standridge and family and $. A. Hughes and famil, visited relatives at Waters Sun lay.
 l. NJ. Hughes and wife of Al. fer spent Saturday night at tn home of their daughter, Mrs. J VI Bowen.
 Messrs. J. Nj. Bowen. H. G Ferguson, J. S. and Wllli Hughes attended 10 business iI erests al Mena this week
 Sam Staudridge and family. Mr. Cochran and family and Mir Lam bert departed this week fol Tex4s, where they will msk heir home.
 D. $. Walls, who recently made final proof on his hon, stead, has received rotice iron the land office at Camden tha his papers had been suspended o the protest of the forest service 1t is earnestly hoped that MT Walls may yet obtain his patent
 Buster Brown.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
INK DOTS.

B. B. Harris lost one of his work horses one day last week.
 |. E. Self and family lett last Thursday for southwest Texas.
 The sawmill is running at full speed aud turning of lots of lum. Der.
 There are good many in this section complaining with the la grippe.
 Floyd Brock of Ink made busi- ness trip to Waters last Saturday, returning home Monday morning
 k. A. Mitchell, who IS making his home with his son, P. ]. Nit. chell of Ink, is very i'll at this writing.
 The singing school at Elm Springs closed asst Saturday. It wasn't a large school. but Prof. Jones made fine record.
 Misses Arizona and Verna Reed of near Acorn spent several days with c. l.. Harris and fami. y last week, returning home last Tuesday.
 There was theory contest or ganized a Elm Springs last Sat. arda1 We would be very glad 70 have the old people come and
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
HATFIELD HINTS.

Jim Allen visited friends in Mena Sunday.
 W. P. Harweli made a business trip to Mena last Saturday.
 J. T. Winton of Rocky was in Hatfield Monday on bushes.
 Robert Johnson made busi- ne. $ trip to Mena Tuesday.
 T. M. Dover made business trip 10 Fort Smith last Saturday.
 $. W. Cummings of Smithville was m Hatfield Monday on bnsi ness.
 Sid Anderson of Mena was il Hatfield one day last week or business.
 Between and 3 o'clock Tues day morning T. NJ. Dovers stor, was broken into and his safo wa blown to pieces. The burglar got no money, but took som
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
WICKES wAVELETS.

Prof. Parmenter left Tuesday Tom Hamby has come back tC Wickes again.
 Prof. J. E. Wootton gave lecture 1t the school house Saturday night Jimmie Meadows and Ebert Jen kins were guests of Mir. Kemp Sun lay night.
 The lock box division of the post office cabinet has been enlarged showing an increase in Wickes population.
 Several young people of Wicke' were out strolling Sunday evening It seemed almost like the brigh summer days had come.
 There was some little excitemen at church Sunday night-a discus sion between Dr. Rollins and Messrs. Darwin and Davis.
 Ye scribe was at Crystal Hil church Sunday. A good discours' was preached by the Rev. Mir Spires from north of town.
 Farmers have been busy cleaning up and breaking land the last few days. The Wickes farmers ar, nustlers and know a good thing when they get it, especially goot farms.
 Felix Rose in digging we'll a his place east of Wickes discovere, some supposed mineral. It was sen to the assay office at St. Louis an, it proved to be some gold and silve but the per cent was not stated.
 Peck's Bad Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 IS GATHERED BY THE CORR RESP0 NDENTS
POTTER PERSONALS

Mrs. Dunlap is quite sick this week.
 Gaylord keener left last week for Bessmay, Tex.
 Mir. Harrison is rebuilding after being burned out a short tin ( back E#s G1L-3 Mrs. Josie Taylor of Mena visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
 Mir. Threat moved his father and mother from the county farm to his home last week. MT. and Mrs. Shepherd oI near Rocky visited al w. B Coles Saturday aud Sunday. Amos Goodwin moved from th' county farm and the new super intendent will take possession a once.
 Cor,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25

sting business here Monday. He reports business. brisk at Wickes. S N
 s. Bottinger of St. Louis, Mo, vas Investigating this fruit dis rict, with irtentio1s of buying , home. He IS friend of MT. Podmores. ,ga L.
 The Howard County Lumbe Company is stocking up and vii ,pen a good commlsary Tn one O. the T. NJ. Cecil buildings or Lincoln avenue. xxx.
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WHAT THE WOMEN
 THINK ABOUT IT
Prizes Awarded to Authors of Best Letters Recommending Cobb's Wonderful Self. Washing Soap
 Three of the Letters.

The prizes for best recommeu. dations for Cobb's No Rubbing Soap, as offered by Blake Jouts & Son. were awarded yesterday as follows:
 First prize One case Cobb's soap, Mrs. John A. Cornell.
 Second prize-One-half case Coob's soap, Mrs. Bertha Kelly.
 Third prize-Onefourth ease C5bb's soap, Mrs. $. c. Davidson.
 Fourth prize-l2 bars Cobb's soap, Mrs. B. F. Stevens.
 Fifth priz--7 bars Cobb's soap, Miss Mary Julia Lanford.
 In addition to these, six bars of the soap were given to each of the following named persons for the excellence of their recommen. dations: Mrs. J. T. Williamson, Mrs. NJ. l. Anderson, Mrs. NJ. k. Parham, Mrs. Fannie E. Davis, Dr. Woodford Hammond, Mrs. J. w. Ingram, Miss Melvie Joplin, Mrs. H. B. Jones, Mrs. 5. T.. Adams. Mrs. Fannie Blossinham, Mrs. Fannie Judd.
 Here are three of the recom- mend tious handed in, which ( published by permission of tue writers. Others will a2i ear later:
 On learning that my grocerymen, Blake Jones & Son were introducing new soap. Cobb's Wonderful Sell. Washing, determined to try it, and found it all. and more than repre-. sented. AS cleanser it IS un. equaled. From an economical standpoint 1t far excells the ordi- nary bar of soap. For example: One bar does the washing for family of six, where two (2) of other soaps had been required. It is excellent for dishes, silverware, etc.. in fact for all cleansing purposes it is absolutely the best l have ever found, and l shall use none other when l can pro cure Cobb's.
 Mrs. John A. Connell,
 405 Ninth Street Mena, Ark, Feb. Is, 1909.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
GRANNlS GRAINS.

Prof. C.. w. Johnson made business trip to Fort smith Sat urday.
 Senator ]. P. Logan was again with his family Saturday ana Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ri Hendrix spent Sunday and Monday with Glil nam friends.
 Jake Smith left for Garvin, OK, Monday. He expects to stay for some time.
 Mrs. Eva Ramsey is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Henry Rollins, east of Wickes. w. l.. Hogan has had nis building, just east of the bank, dressed up in new coat of paint s. l.. Johnson is working or the concrete foundation of his new house. Ed Michlin is lay. ing il.
 Grannis has three Sunday schools at present, one Baptis' and two Union, and all well at tended.
 Mrs. w. l. Collins returned home the 18th from a thre. weeks visit with her mother ano sister at Philadelphia. Will Litson has bought Ms Anna Johnson's property, jus east of town, and will take pos session the first of the month. Next Sunday, the 18th, is Rev. F. D. Seay's regular preaching day in the Baptist church. Ser vices will be Saturday night al 7:50 and Sunday morning at IL
 Alex Coyle IS doing quite loi of improvement on his place il the southeast part Of town in tho way of adding room to his nouse, putting in a fireplace ano digging well.
 The parlor me ting held at tht home of Mrs. E. D. McClenner on the l7th by the ladies of tn. | w. C. T. U., in homer of Frances 1 E. Willard, was very well attend cd and very instructive and en ,ertaining program was rendered | The G.annis School Improve, ment Association has been goin. steadily on in the way of improv ing the school building ant rounds and at present is havius we'll put down, which is some
 hing that has long been needed
 The Baptist Sunday school i progressing nicely under the su pervision ol J. B. Earle. Tn children are contestiug to SC who can bring in the larges mum Der of scholars from thos who are not attending othe : schools, the contest to end with picnic later on.
 Grannis people are awakening to the needs ot oar little tow aud are deiu,, wonders in the wa, of beautlfYing it. This pas week they have been cleaning u and grading the streets, some thing that has been badly needed and those who have taken a lead ing part deserve lots of praise, a we'll as those who have kept moving on,
 Father Vattmsn of Chicago, chaplain in the U. $. army, wa guest of w. F. Hogan iron Saturday morning until Sunda, nig Int. While here he gave a the Baptist church a short sketcl of his stay in the Philippines He also celebrated mass Sunda, morning at 9 o'clock in the din ; ing room at the Hotel Elberta The rooms were full and the ser vice was very impressive. Fath CT Nattman has galned manJ friends in Graunis.
 l IN n
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25

goods They broke a glass from the door to glin entrance.
 Yea p.ncil pusher spen last week in Mena, being sub carrier III Rural Route NJ. ? Durlpg the first three days snow was on the ground and the locks on the onxes were frozen so that h ihad .o carry a stone along 10 pound
 he locks. On one trip he got ais fingers, toes and nose fros' bitten. Sam bo.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25

take part in it, is we'll as the young people. IL will meet every Thursday night.
 Prof. NJ. E. Jones will sing at Concord nexl Sunday evening II ie is not prov;dentially y hinderea Everyone is iavited tc come.
 There was a fine singing at the home of H. $. Rosson last Satur' day night. There has been . big improvement iu the singing at Elm Springs in the last month.
 Mary.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25

Ship us your eggs and poultry of all kinds. We pay you the highest market price, charge no commission at all, and give quick remittance. Reference: Arkan- sas National Bank, Hot Springs, Ark Communicate with us. Address, Watson Bros, l0l 3rd St., Hot Springs, Ark. W
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25
CHARGED WITH wHISKEY SELLING
Marshal Holt Takes Two Pike County
 Men to Fort Smith.

Uaited States Marshal j. l.. Holt returned, Monday night, from Fort Smith, where he had been to place John A. Jones and Toe Hill in the Federal jail.
 Jones and Hill were arrested in Pike county, the former at Daisy and the latter at Newhope, on charges of selling liquor. They were given an examining trial at Texarkaua and committed to iail at Fort Smith to await the action of tte Federal grand jury.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25

The family that keeps on ha' and uses occasionally the celeOf,s < e Prickly Ash Bitters is wenI regulated family. W.C.V special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-25

For clear complexion, bright sparkling eye and vigorous diges- tiou, take Prickly Ash Bitters. It puts the system in perfect order. w. c. Vandiver, special agent.