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The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
GURDON BANK CLOSED
Officials Take Steps to Liquidate ana Claim the Institution Is
 Solvent.

Gurdon, March 25.-Ihe bauk of Gurdon did not open yesterday morning and later officers of the institution announced that 1t had been closed in order to give them an opportunity to liquidate. They declare that the bank is solvent, and that depositors will be paid m full.
 Jesse ;. Hawkins. cashier oi the bank, turned the keys over to Vice President E. A. Whitmore and announced that he would not open up. Later he gave out the following statement:
 "On account of excessive loans the bank closed to liquidate. The bank is solvent, and 1 ask eact depositor to be patient, as all will be paid in full with the ontstand' ing loans properly handled"
 The officers arc: N. P. O'Neal, president; w. F. Adams, first vice president; E. A. Whitmore, second vice president. The off, cers are making every effort to adjust matters, and the depositor' are manifesting llttle uueasiness
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
THE BROOM FACTORY
Moved to Home of J. C. Steed Until
 Crop Natures.

J. c. Steed, who has been mak- ing brooms in a room on Mena street, has moved his machinery to his home, two blocks west of the High School building, where he will do llttle work until the broom coru crop has matured, when the manufacture of brooms, broom handles, mattresses and excelsior will be taken up on a large scale at the plant of the Shipping, Canning and Mauufac- turing Association.
 Mir. Steed and w. W. Jordan and family, who are with him. say they are greatly pleased with Mena, and find that their health is being greatly improved since coming-all of which they are going to let their friends know by the free use of stationery and stamps.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
GIFTS TO MENA'S PARK
Prof. Sampson of the Agricultural School Commission Sends Shrub
 bery for Its Identification.

When Prof. Samuel M. Samp- son of Amity, secretary of the Third District State Agricultural School Commission was in Mena ou March r and Is with other members of the board, one of the things he saw and liked was Jansen park, which Commissions CT John s. Kelly took special pains to show him.
 Last Saturday Judge Kelly re- ceiyed letter from Mir. Sampson saying that he had shipped by prepaid express, box ot shrub bery, for the park. The box is also here and contains Blooming Almonds and Clematis. He sug- gested in the letter that the AL mouds be used as border for the lake. Judge Kelly will soon have the plants set out.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
JUDGE F. M. FULK DEAD
Came to Arkanss in 1870 Without a
 Cent, Died Rich.

From the Gazette.
 Judge Fraucls Marion Fulk, one of the wealthiest and best known citizens Of Little Rock, died at 6:l5 o'clocK last night at his home, 220 Spring street. Judge Fulk was taken i'll about two months ago with heart trou- ble, but was able to be at his of- flee iu the Fulk building until March Is. Since then his con- dition has been critical.
 Judge Fulk was one of the largest, if not the largest, real esteate holders in Little Rock. He was a self-made man, coming to Arkansas in 1870 without an extra cent. lie taught school at first and when he came to Little Rock in 1873 worked at the car. peuter and masonery trades. From that work he entered the mercantile business. Later he took up the practice of law and engaged in real estate specula- tions in Little Rock until he amassed fortune that today is estimated at $l 100000.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
TO BAR SUIT CLUBS IN KANSAS
To Be Prosecuted as Lotteries in the Future, Says the State Labor
 Commissioner.

Topeka. Mar PAW. 4. L. Johnson. rtate labor commissioner, served no. lice that prosecutions would be start. d against suit and shirt clubs that offer 10 dispose of clothing by chance Numerous compiaints have been made 70 the department that these suit clubs in offering to give a man a chance to get suit for s2 or half a fozen shirts for $l were conducted as lottery. An investigation and opinion shows that these clubs are actually conducting a lottery in ylo- laiion of the law.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
Strange Disease Fatal to Baby.

MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Brunson of Big Cedar, Ok, who recently took their l3-mouths old baby boy 10 Fort Smith for treatment, and were returning home Friday, stopped over that mig ht with T. L. Louther, four miles west of town, and the baby died early Saturday morning and was buried Saturday afternoon at Rocky. It had some disease or trouble that no physician was able to help or even, apparently, to un- derstand or diagnose.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
TO TRY MEMBERS OF CAIRO MOB
Twelve Indictments Returned by soc clal Grand Jury-Trials Win
 Take Place in May.

Cairo, III, Mar 26.--Twelve indic,, ments for rioting were returned by 2 special grand jury that has been in vestigating the attack on the Alex ander county jail February IF. ir which one man in the mob was killed and several injured by the sherin,s deputies.
 The twelve were arrested lmmedi nteiy and released on bonds. Theil trial has been set for May 9 and funds for their defense win be raised hy popular subscription 4 fine of s5no ana six months imprisonment is nos sible in cases of conviction.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
T0RTURES OF PILES.
ltis Unnecessary to Suffer This Terrible
 Trouble.

Keen torture is the everyday lot of the sufferer from piles, And yet that suffering is needless. Jackson Drug and Furniture Co. will sell you Hem- Roid and later return your money if it fails.
 We have sold Hem-Roid that way for two or three years and refunds asked have been less than per cent. We therefore recommend it with confi- dence.
 Hem-Roid is an internal remedy. the prescription of Dr. J. s. Leonhardt. Sl for large bottle. pr. Leonhardt Co, Station B, Buffalo, N. Y. Write for booklet.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
STOCK OWNERS ARE ALARMED
Say Diseased Horses and Mules Are
 Shipped Into the State.

Paragould, March 24.-StocL owners are much alarmed Tn this city and surrounding country from the fact that many distem- pered horses aud mules have been shipped here this spring. There is a state law against the ship. ment of diseased stock into the state and the local stock owners will inform the proper authorities that the law is being viola ted.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
HERE IS RELIEF FOR WOMEN

If you have pains in the back, urinary bladder or kidney trouble and want a cer- tain, pleasant herb relief from womens ills try Mother Grays sAu.trallan-IeaG" Ii is Q safe, reliable regulator, and relieves all fs- male weaknesses, including inflammation and ulcerations. Mother tfray's Australian Lea f IS sold by druggists or sent by mail for 5gS sample sent FREE Address, The Mother Gray Co., Le Roy. N. H.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31

own. The man who would rather jerk the bell rod on a street car than jerk the lines from behind a blow is not worth considering. One is freeman; the other ser want. It is said that farm life is hard. It is not SO hard as when l left 1t 30 years ago. The rail- roads have annihilated distance and it is my opinion that if the railroads had connected the North and South in the 60's as they do today, there would have been no Civil war. What the nation has done in that way the state must do within it's own confines and the county must do within it's own confines and the precinct must do within its own confines - build rOadsl
 Ask Federal Aid for Drainage.
 The congress also adopted res olutions asking the federal Con- gress to enact lows to aid in the drainage of 6,C00, 900 acres of land iu Arkansas and also asking the legislature to pass laws to en- courage the investment of foreign capital in Arkansas.
 Still another resolution proyid- ing that the chairman appoint a general committee to outline plans for carrying out the spirit of congress, was adopted. This committee IS to be composed oi Is mem bers. one from each con. gressional district and one from each of six trunk lines in ArkaH' sas. together with the chairman and the secretary of the congress, Probably more direct results ars expected from this committee than any of the others. la ad' dition the president will also ap- point 75 vice presidents. one from each county in the state.
 Every hour of the congress ap parently works more wonder: with the delegate and on every | lip is heard the admonition te boost Arkansas and ''do some. thing"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
Race Suicide

IS not nearly the menace to increase m population that deaths among in- iants are. Eight out of ten of these deaths are directly or indirectly caued by bowel troubles. McGee's Baby Elixir cures dlarrhoea, dysentarg. sour stomach and all infant ailments of thls nature. Just the thing for tteething babies. Price 25c and 50c per bottle Sold at Gunnels' Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
A Swollen Jaw

is not pretty nor pleasant. Whether it's caused by neuralgia. tcothache or accident. Ballard's Snow Liniment viii reduce the swelling and relieve the pain. The great aud sure cure for rhenmatlsm, cuts, burns, bruises. scaids---any and all aches and pains. Sold at Gunnels' Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
Wormology

should be studied by every parent. If your child is nervous, fretful. starts in it's sleep, is pasty faced, has rings under it's eyes, always seems hungry. IS not gaining weight, you can be sure the trouble is worms. Whites Cream Vermifuge is an absolute cure for worms. Is it's own purgative. Sold at Gunnels' Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31

rnlly nine out of every ten casa, ol rheumatism is simply rheumatism o. me muscles due to cold or damn om, m chronic rheumatism. neither ot ", pi VI l .eduire any internal treatment NiI snas IS needed to aifori relief is ina 1rse application of Chamberlaini.
 i.ail.l1 a-lnlInenl. Give it trial. You a,.s s', seraalh .o De pleased with the onlrf rsllei Isas' which it affords. Sold bT 1 aiI
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
Would Have Cost Him lis Life

Oscar Bowman, Lebanon, Ky, writes: I have used Foley's Kidney Remedy and take great pleasure in stating it cured me permanently of kidney disease which certainly would have cost me my life. Sold by ack- son Drug and Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
Want to Trade for Polk County Propert,

have good real estate in East Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri, which l will exchange for Polk county or Mena property. Address A. K. Fretz, Mena, Ark. I3.f
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31

For Sale Horses, mules, cows, hogs and all kinds of farm imple- meats. See o. Riding or address ]. r. Wyatt, Mena. 9 4
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31

For Sale-A few thorough bred Tamworth pigs, S7.50 each. Ad- dress A. l.. Wear. Board Camp. Ark. 9 I'm
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
Bring Your Corn

to the Allen & Baker mill if you want the best corn meal or chops. 10 If
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31

Take your eggs, butter and other country produce to J. c. Crabtree, $. Mena street. l0tf
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31

We'll bred Pointer pups. two months o.d, for sale. Address F. E. Hicks, De Qaeen. Ark.
 , Of l. 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
WILL BE NJ STRIKE
BASIS OF SETTLEMENT REACHED IN FIREMEN's CONTROVERSY
 WITH RAILROADS.
TOOK FIVE DAYS OF PLEADING

Under the Agreement the Wage Cues ton Vii Be Arbtrated-other Mat. ters in Dispute Will Be Disposed of by Conferences to Be Held Later
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
The Fafmer Is ] Freeman.

''The farmer IS coming into his
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-31
Advantages of Farm Life.

The speaker pictured a vivid contrast between the city and farm life.
 Figures show that only three men out of every 100 in the city save their home for their chil- dren, and only one out of every five is able to avoid public aid in his life. There is 10 times as much money seeking land invest ments today as there is seeking any other kind of an investment.
 There is no paper as sound today as the first mortgage on a piece of land.' was one of the declarations of MT. Cannon, who also declared that bonds on land Improvements were not known a few years ago. He stated that now more than S25, ,000, 900 worth of such bonds are issued every month.
 The Farmer Is a Freeman.
 s.The farmer is coming into his
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24
First Published Dec. 81. 1909
RESOLUTION.

A resolution declaring the necessi-
It Of improving portion Of Dakota
avenue and the street and alley inter
sections thereon. OF the city of Chick
afha. Oklahoma, BY grading. paving,
ciirbing, guttering and draining the
same.
BE it resolved by the mayor and
oonncilmen OF the city of chickasha,
G. ahoma:
Section T. That 1t is necessary to
improve BY grading. paving, curbing.
guttering and draining the same. the
following described streets and alleys
within the limits herein defined and
the area thereof formed by street and
alley intersections OF the city Of Chick
asha. Oklahoma. to.wit.
Dakota avenue. from the east tine Of
Fourth street to the west line Of Third
street.
Section 2 That the expense Of said
improvements including the improve
ment OF street and alley intersections
and crossings shall be paid BY special
assessments to be assessed and levied
against the lots and tracts OF land
benefited thereby as provided BY an
act OF the legislature Of the state OF
Oklahoma, entitled, AN act to provide
for the improyament Of streets and
public places within cities Of the first
class BY grading, paving. curbing.
draining and gutterlng the same and
declaring an emergency. approved
April 18th. 1908.
Section 3. That this resolution
shall be Published ia six consecutive
issues Of the Chickasha Daily Express.
a newspaper published and Of general
circulation in the city Of Chiekasha,
Oklahoma.
Section 4. That if the owners Of
more than one-half Of the property
liable to assessment for such improve.
ment shall not within fifteen days aft
er the last publication Of this resolu.
tion file with the city clerk their pro
test against such improvement. the
same shall be made and assessments
levied as in said above mentioned act
provided.
Adopted and approved this s0th das
Of December, 1909.
w NJ Edwards.
Attest: Mayor.
Joe Dews,
City Clerk. 1876
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

A resolution declaring the necessI
~ Of improving a portion Of idah,
avenue and the street and alley inter
sections thereon, of The city Of Chick
asha, Oklahoma. by grading. paving
curbine, glttterlug and draining tho
same.
be it resolved by the mayor and
councllmen Of the city Of Chickasha
Oklahoma:
Section I. That It Is necessary I'd
improve by grading, paving, curbing
gnttering and draining the same, the
following described streets and alleys
within the limits herein defined and
the area thereof formed BY street and
aiey intersections Of the city OF Chick
ashas Oklahoma, to.wit:
Idaho avenue. from the east line OF
Fourth street to The west line OF Third
street,
Section @ That the expense Of said
improvements including the improve.
ment Of street and alley intersections
and crossings shall be paid by special
assessments TO be assessed and levied
against the lots and tracts Of land
benefited thereby as provided by an
act Of the legislature OF the state OF
Oklahoma, entitled, "An act to provide
for the Improvement Of streets and
public places within cities Of the first
class by grading. paving, curling,
draining and guttering the same and
declaring an emergency" approved
April 18th. 1908.
Section 3. That this resolution
shall be published in six consecutive
issues OF the chickasha Daily Express.
a newspaper published and Of general
circulation In the city Of Chckasha.
Oklahoma.
Section 4 That if the owners OF
more than one-half Of The property
liable 10 assessment for such improve
ment shall not within fifteen days aft
er the last publication Of this resolu-
ton file with the city clerk their pro
test against such Improvement. the
same shall be made and assessments
levied as in said above mentioned act
provided.
Adopted and approved this Goth day
Of December. 1909
W. NJ Edwards,
Attest: Mayor.
Joe Dews.
City Clerk. 1916
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24
First Published Jan. is. l9l0)
NOTICE or HEARING ADMINS
TRAITORS RETURN or SALE
or REAL ESTATE.

State Of oklahoma, Grady County
In County Court.
IN the Matter Of the Estate Of John
Sweeney. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Patrick
Tolan, the duly appointed and quail
fled administrator of the estate of
John Sweeney, deceased. has returned
ard presented for confirmation. and
flied in said court his return Of the
sale Of the following described real
estate Of said John Sweeney, deceased
to-wit
Lots number twelve Q2). thirteen
(i3l and fourteen (i4l in block nuns
ber seventy-eignt (5sl in the city OF
chlckasha. Grady county, Oklahoma.
Tor the sum Of 81. l.125.OO and that Tues
day, the 25th day Of January, 1910 1t
10 o'clock in the forenoon Of said day
al the county court room in Chicka-
sha. in said county Of Grady. has been
duly appointed by said court for hear.
ina said return. at which time any
person interested in said estate may
appear and file his exceptions IN writ
Ing 70 said return and contest the
same. and arc hereby seferred to said
return for further particulars
In testimony whereof have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
seal Of said court this i9sh day OF
January. 1910
N NJ WILLIAMS,
(seal) County Judge
Wm. Stacey.
Attorney 1.F5.l0d
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24
tFlrst Published Dec Is. 1900
sHERlFF's SALE.

State of Oklahoma. Grady County. IS
H. S Kimball. ct all. Plaintiffs, VS..
WI II Poland. and Ar J. Poland, De
fegaants
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
OF an order to me directed, ana now ln
my hands. issued out Of the clerks Of.
flee OF the district court, state OF Ok
lahoma. in and for the county or
Grady upon Judgment in suit. and
foreclosure Of a mortgage, rendered in
said court In favor Of The plaintiffs
and against the defendants. the follow
ms described property, to-wi-: LOT
twenty-five (25) in Block forty-fiye
(45), in the city Of Chickasha, Grady
county, oklahoma
And shall on Saturday, the 22nd
day Of January. a. d. 1910. at the front
door ofThe court house at the hour az
2 o'clock p m. in the city Of Chicka
sha, in said county and state. proceed
20 sell the right, title and interest or
the above named defendants in and
TO the above described property 10 sat
isly said Judgment and costs amount.
Ing to Sl,25i05, together with an ac.
cruing costs OF sale at public auction
10 the highest bidder for cash
M b. louthan.
sheriff Grady County, Oklahoma
ny q w Yearta.
Under Sheriff
Taylor & Linn,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Dated at chiekasha. oklahoma, this
10th day Of December. 1909 12.lS-20
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24
AttcSL.
Joe Dews.
City Clerk.


chamberlains Cough Remedy Is not
q common, everyday cough MIXTURE
Il is a meritorious remedy for all the
troublesome and dangerous complica-
tions resulting from cold in the head
throat. chest or lungs. Sold by all
dealers. D&W
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a
very valuable medicine for throat and
lung troubles. quickly relieves and
cures paiuam breathing and a danger
ously sounding cough which indicates
congested lungs Sold by all dealers.
D&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24
LOST AND FOUND.

Found-Two young male shoats,
black. One with smooth crop on left
ear the other unmarked Owner may
have SAGE by calling on J. +. Briison-
1901 Henderson street and paying FOR
this ad. 22.3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

Lost-Lot OF valuable letters and
bank book. out Of oyercoat pocket.
Finder will be rewarded by leaving
same With Cad Allard. to whom let
ters were addressed. 22.3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

The worst night riders IRE calomel
eroton oil or aloes pills. They raid
Your bed 20 rob you Of rest Not Sd
with Or. Kings New Life PIlls. They
never distress or Inconvenience, but
always cIease the system. curing colds,
headache. constipation. malaris. CSC
at Brown & Co.'S. D&W
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

Wanted-Y Young lady to travel and
take orders; all expenses paid and lib.
eral commission. Address G. NJ. alil-
ford, this office l9-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

State Of Oklahoma. Grady County, SIS.
W u. Evans Plaintiff vs.. Hefman
Johnson. Defendant.
Notice il hereby given that BY vir-
tue Of an order to me directed and
now in my hands. issued out Of the
clerks office OF The district court
state OF Oklahoma, in and for Grady
county. upon q Judgment in suit and
for foreclosure OF a mortgage. render.
ed IN said court in favor Of the plain
tiff and against the defendant. ,he
following described property, to-wit:
Lots ten (iO), eleven (lD, in block
twenty-four (2D. in the town OF Minco.
Gr?dy county. oklahoma.
Aud that / shall Saturday. the 22nd
day of January. A. d. 1910, at the
hour Of o'clock p. m. in the city Of
Chlc'sasha, al the front door q court
horse in said county and state proceed
TO sell the right. title and interest of
the above named defendant in and to
the above described property to satisfy
said judgment and costs. together with
al accrning costs Of sale at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash.
NJ. B. Iouthan.
Sheriff, Grady County, Oklahoma.
By G. w Ycarta.
Under Sheriff.
r u. Riddle.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated at Chiclasha, Oklahoma, this
10th day Of December. 1909. 1880
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24
FOR RENT.

For Rent-Fige-room house, Second
and Iowa See C. w. Barefoot. phone
saA. 223t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

y For garbage service. call Wal. 4
= ter Griffin, city scav -nzer. pnone .
= 7s2, or call at City Hall. Police q
y Department. 6-26-tf y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24
ROOMS FoR RENT.

Furnished rooms. with every mod
ern convenience for transicnt Or per
manent roomers, at the Holmes House,
i22-12i-l2e North Third street. up.
stairs. See A, A. Holmes. at the gro
eery. Phone $40. l.4-lmo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

For Rent New 3,soom frame house.
large rooms, corner Sixth and Texas.
See T Il Bennett over West Side
Drug store room Phone 94s 20-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

For Rent FiTe-room modern Mouse.
close ~ On Kansas avenue. Phone
la2 Post
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

The successful advertiser must no
derstand human nature. but his most
direct appeal usually is to Woman Ma
ture. The ladies are tie bargain hunt
ers. Very likely some Of them right
now are resAIng this and win turn to
look for bargains advertised 10 this pa
per. They get on the trail OF a bar
gain aud follow 1t right into camp--if
they once hnd the trail
Your store Is the camp Thla paper
Is the trail. Why not connect the canay
with the trnu1
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-24

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never
disappoints those who use ii for obsti.
nate coughs. colds and irritations OF
the throat and lungs. Il stands unrl-
vailed as remedy for All throat and
lung diseases. Sold by all dealers.
DIV