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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-12-29
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.
EDGERToN, WIS, Dec. 20, 1911.

EDGERTON, WIS, Dec. ~, 1911.
The holiday season, given over large
ly to pleasures. seldom brings much
news in the tobacco markets and the
storm Tuesday put the roads in such
condition as to prevent much country
movements.
Considerable receiving of the new
crop has been going on at various
points during the week by packers
who are anxious to start warehouse
handling. They find, however, that
considerable portion of the crop is in
much too high case and weighing in
like lead. 1t is probable that most of
the crops will be examined on the
farms before being ordered in so that
adjustments if necessary may be made
before delivery. .
We learn that contract for the low
grades of the Eisenlohr purchases have
been entered into with T. B. Earle for
account of Bloch Bros. No movements
in old leaf of any moment has devel-
oped.
The shipments out of storage reach
about 500 cases from this market to all
points for the week.
VIRoQUA, WIS, Dec 20, 1911.
The perfect case weather of last week
gave opportunity for tobacco growers
to remove their crops from the poles.
very large per cent of the 1911 acre
having been taken down, an6
stripping is the principal oc'
with farmers and raisers of
Many have already finishc
and placing tobacco in
other week or two will
tion of the holdings
livery comes on al
crops have been d
house men, but
sire to receive
There is ass +!
houses will
affording G
string W. eco
will W. per
acre leld. =
CensC
CHIP 46, 1911.
f Colony of
Sun { week buy
ing tobs ,fmers. These
men repr~s r.. broaghton Co., to-
bacco packers, and they were riding to
buy the remaining 200 or 300 acres of
tobacco that remained unsold in Chip
pewa county. 1t is estimated that
there were 1900 or more acres of to-
bacco planted and raised in Chippewa
county the past summer. These two
buyers have made several trips here
and have bought from 500 to 600 acres,
paying from 8 to 12c pound, f. o. b.
at Chippewa Falls or other shipping
points. Joe Rasmus of Bloomer sold
his crop to them. The Chippewa county
crop is growing greater each year. and
it is predicted that next year 1000
acres will be planted in this county in
tobacco.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-12-29

bought, not much in the aggregate, but
the growers are making great noise
over it, as though it presaged a general
buying movement.
Rutt & Baker of Landisville were
among the several country packers who
bought, and they bought little at ten
and two and three in order to sweat it
in the bulk, just to see how it will turn
out. Some offers have been made by
Lancaster packers, just as feeler, of
nine cents. but without takers. Mo-
body can figure on what the tobacco is
going to bring this year, but the i'm
preston prevails that it will be around
ten and three cents. AS rule, the
growers say the packers, who have
called on them, are disinclined to set a
price. AS matter of fact the packers
will set figure when they are able to
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-12-29

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The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
Wlnao Strong at Home.

In another column will be found the announcement of Senator Otis T. WiEgo for congress. He has the confidence and loyal support of thousands of voters in this district, and he deserves it, for he has served them well. He was elected to the senate by overwhelming vote of every county in the district, defeat lng two able opponents in their own counties, and carried his own coun- Ly by the largest majority ever given Il candidate. His public service has been such as to increase the loyalty and support of his friends, and they claim he will sweep this district by d larger vote than before. He is a clean, honest man, an able lawyer, and n aggressive Democrat of dis linguished ability. He is we'll ac- uuainted with the needs of the peo- pie of this district, is one of them, and his exper;ence and sbility are such tfat there is no doubt that he will make an able, aggressive and useful member of congress.-Ho- ratio Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
$4O,OOO DAMAGE SUIT FILED TUESDAY
Attorneys for Miss Susie Armstronq File Suit Against K. C. s. as Result of Injuries Received
 in Traveller" Wreck.

Attorneys J. l. Alley and II. A, King filed complaint in the circuit clerks office Tuesday a suit for damages amounting to $i0,i95 against the Kansas City Southern Railway Company and J. c. Hartzler. The plaintiff was Miss Susie Arm strong, who was a passenger on the Traveller on June i7, which had a head-on collision with fast freight No. 56 few miles south of Hatfield. J. c. Hartzler was the engIneer of the Traveller. After the accident he admitted that his negligence was the sole cause of the wreck and was given 60 day lay off on account of it.
 In her complaint Miss Armstrong alleges that she was seriously and permanently injured. On account of the injuries and the mental anguish and great pain caused by them, and for her doctors bill she asks dam ages to the amount of $30,ff5. She further alleges that on account of the injuries her health has been impaired and she is unable to do any work which requires physical strength, or to do continuous work at teaching, which is her profession, and that her earning capacity has been reduced at least $20 per month. For the damage to her earning ca paeity she askes Si0,080 damages.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
CYCLONE PASSED
 CLOSE TO OzARKS
School House Demolished and Resi- dence Taken From Foundation-- None Injured or KilIcd-CrOps
 Are Destroyed.

Ozark, Sept, IA full-nedged cyclone, beginning three miles north of Ozark, swept through Ozark township today al 1925 o'clock D.. m., and before it had spent it's course demolished one school house, lifted one house from it's founda- ,ion and left a path 200 yards wide # ruined crops, torn down fences md general destruction. The wires )f the telephone company were torn down by the storm, and it has been impossible to get complete details of the havoc wrought in this section, but it is not thought any me was injured or killed. The storm did not include Ozark proper in it's itinerary, and no damage was done in this immediate neighborhood.
 Witnesses to the cyclone say that it first became visible in the north east portion of White Oak township in the form of a gigantic funnel- shaped cloud. It swept across the fields at terrific rate of speed, talk ing a northeasterly course. Elm Springs school house was torn to pieces. The residence of Dave Wells was lifted from it's foundation, bad ly shaken and damaged. Al lof the doors were blown from their case ments. the windows blown out and the furniture swept from the house and destroyed. The family escaped injury by taking refuge in a storm cellar. A valuable horse belonging 10 James Hardcastle was badly in- jured by the storm.
 Persons who lived on the out skirts of the track of the storm say the sky was blocked with timber, fence rails and other debris, twist ing and turning in a giant pillar. It is said to be one of the most severe storms ever experienced in this sec tiOn.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
Most Everybody Signs Up for Good
 Roads at Wickes.

The day has been set for a big road working at Wickes, in Dis trict No. f7. That day-don't for get it--is September t5, 1911, and the hour 8 a. m.
 Following is the screed to which Wickes people have signed many names, all of which are printed herewith.
 We, the undersigned citizens in and around Wickes, road District No. 1T, know that it takes three (3) things to make a county great: workers; Third easy conveyance for man and goods. We have the fertile soil and the busy workers. and enough sof the good roads to see the great neeS Of them. Now we agree to give this move our sup port, and when the day IS set and agreed upon we agree to give one day on the road
 w. NJ. Darwin, J. M. Derryberry, Frank Davis, w. Satterfield, w. 0. Bryant, J. l.. Byrnum, w. H. Dar- win, James Armstrong, F. A. Kemp, H. G. Bruce, T. V. Herrin, G. Starnes, II. T.. Smith, Dee M. Bar rett, II. R. Jacobs, J. D. Smith, c. G. Tunnell, Sam W. Kirton, E. M. Mathis, J. H. Loden, J. B. Winfield, Chester Weaver, George Arm strong, J. D. Hill, J. T. Baker, Joe Sanford, J. A. Gillham, w. w. White, s. E. Sullivan, l.. c. Wilson, D. D. Baker, Ora Tunnell, D. R White, R. H. Baker, Everett Tun- nell, B. V. Seigler, 0. B. Bunch, ! A. Sanders, c. H. Jett, c. L. Walton E. w. Hamby, T. J. Herring, R. C. Daniel, J. A. pitchford, L. L. Wal ton, W. II. Sullivan. J. s. Pitchford A. D. Atteberry, J. A. Lewey, Wm Stull (and team), W. A. Smith John Reynolds, D. R. Lebow, s. F Coleman, R. F. Ellis, c. M. Christo- pher, J. F. Kuykendall, A. Nj. Bunch, B. B. Sullivan, A. I. Hamby J. V. Chambers, Fred Mills, Nj. F
 Vanderburg, John Kinder, Carl Cas- well, J. T. Hill, Julian Phillips Mute Smith, w. A. Eddleman [S teams), w. E. Taylor, H. M. Fur long.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
JOHN 0. ALSION IS DEAD
Attacked With Bilious Colic Monday Night, Passed Away at 10
 O'Clock Tuesday.

John 0. Aston of Quito, a pioneer citizen of Polk county, and one of the most popular men in this local ity, passed away at i0dO Tuesday morning after a few hours sickness. he was 5l years of age.
 MT. Aston was taken sick about 6 D. III. Monday with what was pronounced bilious collie. Dr. J. T. Bogard responded to a call for med- lcal aid and remained with his pa tlent until death came, as related above.
 The deceased leaves a family of wife and five children three boys and two girls. Of these Bettis, the old est boy, is in Oklahoma, and SaIlie IS the wife of Elmer Wallace. AL fred, Riley and Melisa are at home.
 The deceased was an Odd Fellow, and will be buried in the Odd Eel lows cemetery here, probably on Thursday. The burial time will not be definitely set until word is receiv- ed from relatives elsewhere, who have been notified.
 Alex Patton went to the home this afternoon 10 embalm the remains,
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
W. B. BARTON BUYS HOME
Expects to Arrive in Mena With Family and Household Goods
 Last of Week

w. B. Barton, one of Polk coun- tvs best known lumbermen, long a citizen of Cove, Monday closed deal for a nice Mena home, and expects to be here with his family and household goods by the latter part of this week.
 Mir. Barton has been contemplat- ing this move for several months but waited until he found place that suited him. He finally had a chance to get the home of Dr W. c. Vandiver on Southerland ave- nue, built by and formerly the home of w. B. Jones, an uncle of MT Barton. The house is roomy and is located on a large lot, with fruit and other improvements, and MT Barton will improve it until 1t IS one of Mena's most attractive homes.
 Dr. Vandiver has arranged to purchase q choice lot on the south side, where he will erect a new home.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
COMPLIMENTS ASSESSOR
Board of Equalization Found Little Cause for Changes in Polk
 County Assessments.

The board of equalization for Polk county, appointed by Cover nor Donaghey, who selected for this work John D. Combs of Rocky, E. R. Bryant of Hatfield and J. l.. Hor- ner of Mena, completed it's work yesterday.
 At the close of It's session yester- day the hoard reported that it found the assessment in good shape, and the work SO we'll done by As sor k. l.. Johnson that only a few slight changes were deemed proper, so small as to be thought not worth reporting. A few pieces of farm land were thought to be assessed little too low, and were raised.
 The records show that Assessor Johnson has put on the tax books S6.000 county scrip. This has not been done before. Most of the county warrants are held by the banks of the county, and recent decision by Attorney General Nor- wood ruled that county scrip was taxable property.
 MT. Johnson also assessed about 5000 worth of diamonds, most of them being in Aena. When the tax commissioners met last year in Lit tie Rock with the assessors they said that only three counties in the state had assessed diamonds, one of them being Polk county. This coun- ty being one of the small counties of the state, the commission compli- mented Mir. Johnson in placing dia- monds on the books.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
A. ]. CAUCHRON'S
 LIFE IS SPARED
Governor Donaghey Commutes Sen tence of Montgomery County Man Sentenced to Re Hung
 for Murder.

Little Rock, Sept. Ex-Governor Donaghey yesterday commuted the sentence of A. J. Caughron, sen fenced to hang at the October, 1910, term of Polk county Circuit court, for murder, to life Imprisonment.
 Caughron was tried in Polk county for the killing of Allen Stacey after a quarrel concerning Caughron's wife, and he was sentenced to be hung. The governor has spent considera- ble time during the past two weeks in going over this case, and yester- day gave his reasons for committing the sentence as follows:
 q find that the killing of Allen Stacey occurred over a question be- tween the two men concerning Caughrons wife. It appears that when Caughron married his wife, Stacey had been employed by her, and it appears also that Stacey was largely responsible for the marriage. A few days after the marriage the wife of Caughron and Stacey ar ranged to go away together on a trip, 10 which Caughron objected Stacey was very much offended at Caughron for his objection, but Caughron made strong objection to the proposed trip. The next day Stacey came to Caughron's place of business to discuss the matter, and during the discussion Stacey was killed.
 While Caughron violated the law, I do not think the circumstances surrounding the killing are such that the extreme penalty of the law should be meted out to him. The discussion that came up was more a question of whether or .not the man and woman should take this trip together, and that was not a matter for discussiOn. When a man and woman are married, no other man has the right to liberties with the woman that the husband has good reasons to object to, and that should not have been a matter open for discussion"
 Aren't you grateful 10 the gov crnof for saving your life2" asked the penitentiary official who told the old man the news.
 Caughron reflected a moment.
 Well, Idon't consider that the governor has done any great thing for me" he finally replied. "rhe Lord intended for it to be that way. In fact, I was bornetaoinvcmmm In fact. before 1 was born it was ordained whether l am to be hang cd or live the rest Of my life in tho penitentiary.'
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07

we'll throughout, apparently at tempting to evade none of the many questions thundered at him by Wendenburg. Every sordid detail of his relations with Beulah Binf0rd, the i7-year-old girl, for love of whom, the state is trying to prove, Henry killed his wife had been brought out.
 When young Beattie was excused from the stand the state began the introduction of witnesses to dis prove parts of the accused mans story.
 Witnesses were called to prove that Beallie had called up his cou- sin Paul on that Thursday night preceding the murder and arranged an appointment, this being brought out to support the contention of the state that it was then that arr engagements were made for the pur- chase of the single barrelled shot- gun which Paul Beattie swore he had bought for Henry.
 The prosecution attacked the tes- timony of Earnest Nevlett, who had sworn that he saw Paul Beattie on Mayo's bridge, where he was en- ployed as watchman on the day fol- lowing the murder, with single barrelled shot gun in his hand |. Several witnesses were called who testified that they had seen Paul Beattie and Nevlett together at Mayo's bridge on the day after the murder, but that Paul had no gun.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
MOVING ON SOUTHSIDE
MoseIey in New Home, Shields Get ting In and Crawford ( Me-
 Kinney Will Move Soon.

Moseley X Sons fine new store has been completed and is now oc-- cupied. The big job of moving their stock from the old frame building which they occupied for many years, into the new brick one was completed last Thursday and the finishing touches of straight ening out the goods have been pu on. Moseley X Sons store is now one of the best in town. The room is well lighted in the center by a good skylight.
 M. NJ. Shields, who owns the other two rooms in the same building with Moseley, began Thursday morning moving his stock into the room next to Moseley. Since he started the new building he has been occupy ing frame building further south on Mena street.
 The remaining room, which is finished like the other two. has been rented by Mir. Shields to ffaw ioId ford < .M.se4!sz:::a.es \. sHAa 4all move into it in short time. The store room they afe now occupying on Sherwood avenue will be used by them for a warehouse for the storage of flour, feed and other heavy articles.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
TEXAN BUYS FARM HERE.
B. P. Sargent Says Polk County
 Suits Him Best.

B. P. Sargent of Dallas county, Tex, has closed a deal for an 80- acre farm near Board Camp, the seller being w. J Clark. The new owner expects to occupy the prop erty in about two months.
 Mr. Sargent is a cotton grower Of considerable experience and has made some money at it, and says he was advised strongly against coming here by his neighbors, but says that he finds cotton here that he has never seen duplicated in Texas, and is taking back with him stalks that he says will make his Texas friends open their eyes. He says he could convince them only by showing them," as they would not believe the truth in the case otherwise.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07


 There is more Catarrh in this sec ton of the country than all other dis- eases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incur able. For great many years Doctors pronounced 1t g local disease and pre- scribed local remedies. and by con- stantiy falling to cure with local treatment pronounced it incurabie. Science has proven Catarrh to be q rJfs sss::..ss .ss :: :: ..scsai disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. tialrs Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo. Ohio. is inc only constitutional remedy on the market. 1t Is taken in doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful. It acts di- recfly upon the blood and mucous suffnce of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to eure send for circulars and testimon- inls Address
 FJ. CHENEY 6 co. Toledo. o.
 soid by all Druggists. 7sc per bottle
 Fake Halls Family Pills for Consti- aaftUa
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
SCHOOL FUNDHAS
 BEENAPPORT|ONED
States Common School Fund Gives $f.87 Per Capita--Total Amount Reaches $i,i4S,597.f7-Less
 Than last Year.

Little Rock, Sept. i.--At noon to- day the State Board of Education certified out the apportionment of the common schools fund to the various counties, showing what each will receive for the ensuing school year. The total amount to the credit of the school fund was found to be $i,i48,5e7.i7. After taking from this the S50,0OO to be apportioned for state aid to high schools, there was left a balance of Sf ,098, 8,597.f7.
 The total school enumeration, 585,749, divide dinto this amount, gave Si.87 as the per capita appor- tionment. or the amount each child of school age in the state is entit- led to. This leaves a balance of 3,2l65i unapportioned.
 Last year the per capita appor- tionment was s2.09, and at first comparison it would seem there is decided falling off in the school revenue. However, the S50,000, while not individually apportioned IS part of the school fund, and used strictly for common school purposes, so that there is really not such large decrease after all.
 Polk county, with 5,858 school children receives si0,954.i6; Mont gomery county with i,965 children receives $0,28i.55; Scott county, with 5,560 children receives s9,6G2.- Sd, and Sevier county, with 6,237 children receives $if f,663.f9.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9
 AT l::30 P. M.
Is THE DAY AND TME nOuR

IS THE DAY AND THE HOUR CHOSEN for a meeting of the POLK COUNTY BOYS CORN AND COTTON CLUB. The meeting will be in the usual place, the Court House, and matters of importance will be discussed and arrangements made for the Corn Show to be held when the crop is gathered.
 Every boy and all his folks urged to be present.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
WILL
 GET 6S PER CENT
Is S553,2ii in Confederate Pension Fund, While Allowances Total $Sf3,5i5, According to
 Auditor.

Little Rock. Sept. 3.--Confederate pensioners in Arkansas, in the az gregate, will be paid more money in pensions this year than last, but each will receive q less percentage. Last year the total allowances to pensioners amounted to S778,985, and there was available for dis tribution a little more than $545, ,2S9, which enabled the state to pay 70 per cent of the amount allowed to each pensioner. This year the all owances have increased to s8i3,545, whie the pension fund has increased to S553,2ii, being 68 per cent of the allowances, and this is the per- centage to be paid the pensioners this year.
 While many of the old veterans are dying, thus terminating their pensions, in many cases they leave widows who are eligible to pen sions. and receive them. There has been a larger number of appli- cations for increase this year than ever before, and this, in large measure, accounts for the increase in the aggregate amount of allow ances.
 Although the recent legislature appropriated $i,250,000 to pay the pensions of i9ii-f2, only such amount of this can he paid as is produced by the special tax levied and collected for this purpose. Many of the pensioners appear to be under the impression that there will be distributed this year one- half of the amount appropriated, which would be S625,000, but this is not the case, as there can be paid only such amount as the special tax produces, regardless of the amount appropriated.
 The clerical work in the state au- ditor's office incident to making out Inc warnarts, nearly 5000 in num- Der, is progressing and it is expect cd the warrants will be ready for distribution between September f5 | land 20.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
MAKING THINGS "DRY"
U. $. Marshal Holt Arrested Two
 Bootleggers at De Queen and . Looking for More.

United States Marshal Holt re- turned Saturday from Ft. Smith, where he made a deposit of two more bootleggers, arrested at De Queen and bound over by Judge SomeryilIe of Texarkana.
 One, w. J. Miller, was charged with selling booze at Horatio. Burt Hendrix is said 10 have performed a like stunt at Gillham.
 With these two of his hands, Marshal Holt is looking for more, just as though he didn't care if he made things so dry" that they crack open.
 And the new waterworks system won't be completed for month or two at best.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
SIX DAYS ON ROADS
Board Camp Takes Hold of the
 Problem of the Great UpIift.

The Star and Democrat are re- quested by Dr. Charles Sanford of Board Camp to announce that on September fl, i2, i3, i4, i5 and i6 there will be Free Road Working. All who are interested and willing to help are to meet at the Baptist church, one mile west of Board Camp postoflice to begin. Tools will be there for the workers.
 Dr. Sanford says: Please come and help us make a road" He says send bin to him for this advertise ment. The bill is paid, doctor. Newspapers that would not lend their columns to such a movement without pay should be boycotted.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-07
Nunley Working Up to the Good
 Roads Idea.

NJ. K. Peninger of Nunley and others request that call be pub lished for a Good Roads meeting at that place for Saturday night, September 9. The NunIey workers will be there in force and an es- pecial invitation is extended to Mena Good Roads people to be pres ent--and they should be.
 Just little work and agitation of the right sort and people will be calling for Good Roads from the Oklahoma line to Montgomery county, and from Grannis to Rich Mountain.
 The Good Roads fever is more catching" than measles, when it gets started-and it's got big start in Polk county.