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The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23
THE OKLAHOMA RAILROAD
Committee Left Sunday for Ok
lahOma City to Present Mena's
Claims.

Following the meeting held q
week ago to take cognizance of the
request of Representative j. r. Knight
of McCurtain county. for aid to cause
Oklahoma state road to be built to-
wards Mena instead of Texarkana, a
letter of inquiry was addressed to him
by A. Fl. Scogein.
Mr. Knight wired back stating that
the bill probably would pass house
but there would be opposition in SEN
ate and urging that representatives
from Mena be sent at once.
Eugene Cox, who was formerly Sc
lected to 60 with j. H. Hamilton,
stated that he could not 60, and after
considerable effort Mayor Parks con-
scented to 90. He, with Mr.. Hamilton.
left for the Oklahoma capital Sund ay.
To pay the expenses of this trip
$130.50 was subscribed at the former
meeting, and Dr. E. H. Black. G. l..
Lochridge, j. H. Cox and E. +. Frye
each subscribed SIS and F. NJ. Jones
$3.50, the first four each to receive a
share stock in in the Mena Improve
ment Association. The amounts we're
paid into the hands of the treasurer,
L. c. Acruman.
F. M. Jones was appointed to aid
Father Gallagher in collecting the
amounts subscribed and not paid in.
and the meeting adjourned subject to
call of President Scoggin.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23
MELTING SHOWS CAUSE DAMAGE
Streams in Eastern Iowa Over Banks
And Caused Much Damage--Hesvy
Stock Losses.

Des Moines. la, Feb. 20. AS the re
snlt OF the thawing Of the heavy
SHOWS Of last week and the almost
continual rains OF this week, streams
in Iowa. especially in the eastern por
ton, are rising rapidly and in some
places already have done an immense
amount OF damage.
In sthe east. especially along tho
Wapsie and Maquoketa rivers, hun.
dreds of cattle. sheep and hogs have
been drowned within the last two
days because of the sudden rise of
the streams. and the residents have
been forced to remove to higher
ground
Harold Tyron and Charles Rice,
two trappers living on an island in
the wapsie river near WheatIand.
we're rescued after ciinging for Il
hours 10 the branches Of tree. Tho
two rivers are nov at the highest
stage since 1870 and have destroyed
bridges and dams at Monticello and
Eoggen
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23

st. Louis, Feb. 1S.--Daniel Cstlin,
mul,imillionaire, testifying in Repre-
p. f. Gll's contest OF the
election OF Theron e. Catlin to con
gress. said he had spent $4,000 in be-
half Of his sons candidacy The wit.
ness declared his son did not know
tho money Was beirg expended, and
mat his lawyer was instructed mot to
use one dollar for crooked work
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23
A 100000 BOOST FOR
THE MISSOURI RIVER
Money 10 Be ussd in Making Six
Foot Channel From Kansas City
to Rivers Mouth--start
Mo!k soon.

Washington, Rob. 20.-ACtun by The
conference committee in charge Of
the river and harbor bill aslures tine
appropriation OF 100000 for the Mis-.
souri, The members Of the commit.
tee unanimously adopted the amend
mcnt offered by Senator Stone and
agreed to by the senate making that
amount available for the improve
ment of the river with a view 70 OBJ
tanning a permanent 6foot channel
between Kansas City and the mouth
of the river
Chairman Alexander OF the rivers
and harbors committee, and one OF
the conferees, said the conferees
we're convinced of the necessity Of an
appropriation in addition TO the ST.
100000 appropriation last year /; the
proposed improvements were 70 be
pushed as contemplated by the engi-
nesrs in the coming year Mr. Alex
ander added that with sufficient funds
available for the work there would
be no reason for delay in starting 1t
within the next few months accord
ing to the plans of Maj. e. II. Shulz.
The conference committee has not
taken action on the other Missouri
amendment appropriation 100000 for
improvements on the upper river II
directs that this amount shall be
used in improving the river between
LeBeau s. d., and Fort Benton, $780,
600 TO be expended at Dismark, \. d,
The understanding is thar this amend
raent also viii be adopted
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23
CANDIDATE WOULD
LICENSE GAMBLING
James L. Graham, Makirg Race for
Mayor Of Hot Springs. Also Will
Favor 60-Day Race
Meet.

Hot Springs. Feb. is. --Attorney
James L. Graham handed the political
leaders a surprise today when he iss
sued a statement TO the effect that, II
elected mayor, he would endeavor to
have enacted in the General assembly
a law licensing gambling houses and
permitting horse racing go days in the
year under regulation by commits
sion in conjunction with the state
fair. He claims that he has been
assured by many members that such
bill could be passed. He is opposed
to gambling, as it has existed recently
in this city, but claims that by licens-
ing the gambling houses the city would
derive much benefit from such revenue.
For the first time during the present
mayoralty campaign. Prosecuting At
torney j. B. Wood has announced his
endorsement of John A. Riggs for
Mayor. The friends of Mr.. Riggs have
all along asserted that when the psy-
Geological moment arrived Judge
Woods endorsement would be forth
coming.
There is no denying the fact that
Judge Woods endorsement has sent
the political stock Of Mr.. Riggs soaring
and in all likelihood the prosecuting
attorney will make an address at a
Riggs meeting. which will be held in
this city Saturday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23

Enid, Ok. Feb ls.--While digging
we'll back Of his farmhouse J. G
feagans struck vein Of yrs at 80
feet on the Chiloco Indian rescrva
ton northeast of here. The pressure
is so strong that the l;as burns vigor
ously when u match Is applied This
is the record for shallow strikes
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23
LONGING FOR THE DAY
Former Mena Rssiden. Locks Forward
to Time Of Return.

B. NJ Babceck, who lived in Mena
several years ago and has visited here
since, in sending a renewal of his sub
scription to The Star, from Pittsburg,
Kas., writes; You may put me
down as a Mena booster. ever longing
for the day to arrive when can return
to the land of sunshine and flowers,
there to make my permanent home.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that !, James A..
.rbornton. public administrator, with the
trill annexed, Il the estate Of Lodema n.
con. deceased, will make application on the
snth eay Of March, 1911, t.. the Probate Court
Pail county. for an order from said Pro-
10 10 court 10 sell the following described real
estate situated In Polk county Arkansas, To-
vii. The Nwh OF the sWh OF section b,
,Twa,ss.nshin south Range 80 West: the ~ Of
~. "IsVE SECTION 6. Township South. Range
NJ NJ II est: the NE4 OF the SIN. section |,
-fass-r, sf.; south lsange - West. said sale
being made for the purpose OF paying 'he
aebfs Of said isodema \. Con.
Witnpss my hand as such administrator.
~, she will annexed. this iist day Of Janu'
Win f oil J. A. Thornton,
~ 80 AdmintstDafor,
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23
An Explosion to Cost 5000.

Corona, Col, Feb Pa mountain
OF rock at Porphyry, one mile from
Corona, viii be blasted March by
the largest charge of dynamite ever
fired il the West. Twenty-Five tons
OF the explosive viii be used. The
blast is expected to release s00.0cn
yards of rock The cost Of the charge
will be $4,000
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23

For a clear complexion. bright
sparkling eye and vigorous digestion,
take Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t puts
the system in perfect onder.
Jackson Drug & Furniture Cor,
special agents.
w. C. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23

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quality YnngA comparison our pr r W
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The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-23
When the breath is foul and the

WHIT Ute DredtH Is TOUT anu tnt
appetite disordered, Prickly Ash
Bitters is the remedy needed. |,
purifies the stomach, liver anc
bowels, sweetens the breath. pro
notes vigor and cheerfulness.
Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.
special agents.
W. C. Vsndiver special agent.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11
BOROUGH MAY HAVE CITY HALL
And Credab Fire House. IooIe Subject Now Receiving the Serious Consider
ahon Mayor and ncl-Othe Important Matters Disposed Of

Of pieces of stone scatterd throughout
the borough, and after deducting $3.50
for two broken pieces, bill for same was
ordered paid. The Street Committee
was empowered to have the stone set.
A new hook and ladder truck for the
fire company having been purchased and
of a suitable place for it was discussed.
The idea of enlarging the present fire
house by building an addition about 80
feet in length was considered. Then the
buying of land and erection Of a new
building was considered at length. Up
on motion, the Mayor was authorized
to appoint committee to look into To-
cation and price of suitable land for the
purpose of erecting a fire house and City
Hall. He named the property committee
composed of Messrs Conover. Kellum
and Zentmayer, and asked the other
Councilmen to look into the matter also.
The committee is to report at meeting
next Monday evening at 7.3O o'clock
The Clerk was ordered to notify the
d. 4 A. Telephone Co. to discontinue
service mex Chief Mark Fritch's house.
The Clerk was instructed to notify the
Water Company to put the streets.
Woodland avenue and New Road, in As
good condition as they found them.
The subject of lights was laid over
until the next meeting night.
The Clerk was instructed to secure
the opinion of the Solicitor in regard 10
the railroad station removal petition.
The borough engineer was authorized
to establish grade. by monuments on
Second street as requested by petition.
Mr. Danielson called attention to the
fire plugs at Adams avenue and Fourth
street and the one at Adams avenue
and New road which need attention.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETS.
Lengthy Session, and Matters of Impor-
tance Receive Attention.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Pleasantville Board Of Education was
held at the High School building on Tues
day evening. the members present being
Charles Nelson, Wilbur Reed. H. w. Hell
frich. VIM Connolly, Elmer Leeds and
d. c. Turner County Superintendent
Henry NJ Gresham, of Egg Harbor City,
was also in attendance. The session
was very lengthy one, and owing to in
ability to complete the work before them
the Board will hold an adjourned meet
ing Friday. Feb. 10th
The best means of securing attendance
without antagonizing the parents was
discussed at length. but no action was
taken.
The subject of the contract with the
supervising principal was brought up.
and the Clerk was instructed to write
the State Superintendent for certified
copy of same.
The duties Of the medical inspector
were considered.
1t was decided to purchase a disinfect-
ant for use in the schools. to cost Sl.2j
per gallon It is in general use through
ont the country. and as only a few ta-
blespoonsful to bucket of water are
required, it is very inexpensive.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11
RESERVE FUND APPORTIONED
BETWEEN COUNTIES.


Trenton. Feb T. The State Board of
Education today apportioued between
the counties the ten per cent reserve
fund, which is withheld annually from
the State school tax for distribution by
that body The theory of the reserva-
tion is that the stronger counties shall
contribute in some measure to the weak
er counties. which are less abundantly
supplied With funds for school purposes.
Atlantic Must Contribute $4,000.
The State school tax for the year of
1911 1912 amounts to S5.526, ,22009, max
ing the discretionary apportionment by
the board aggregate s552, ,622. In the dis
tributien of this amount eleven coun-
ties We're apportioned more than their
share of the tax. four were awarded the
same amount to be raised by them. and
six known as paying counties, will con-
tribute to the support of the school sys-
TEN in the eleven receiving counties.
The paying counties and the amount
each will contribute under the allotment
are as follows:
Hudson. SIS .2j0; Essex. $4,000; IN
ion, S. 900: Atlaptic, $4,000; Mercer, 81,
500: Monmouth, $1,000.
The receiving counties with the am
cunts they will get in excess OF that
contributed by them are: Cumberland.
81 900: Sussex, $1,000: Salem. $1,000;
Burlington, $500; Ocean, $1,000; Glou-
cester, $1,000: Warren, $1,000: Hunter
don, 81 600; Camden. $500; Bergen, So
0OO; NIiddlesex, $500. Morris, Somer-
set. Passaic and Cape May were appor-
toned the exact amounts to be raised
by them for SCHOOL, tax.
The total amount available for school
purposes for the coming school year is
IS ,4lS ,S9s.43 This is greater than the
amount for the present year by s420.-
327 5s. The items making up the total
available fund are: Income of State
school fund 100000; appropriation from
State fund, 100000: ninety per cent. OF
State school tax, $4,g75.59S. .0s; ten per
cent of reserve funds, S552 ,622.0l; rail
road tax. s.. .592 1854.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.

Commissioners OF Deeds in Atlantic
county were nominated by Senator Edge
and Assemblyman Bacharach in the joint
session of the legislature on Tuesday.
They include:
Abseeon City-Daniel Waters, John
c. Frambes.
Hamilton Township Charles Stewart,
William n. Mattix
Linwood-Bessie Mitchell
Mortified Elva l. Fifeld, John W
Hodges, Charles L .Corcoran.
Pleasantville- F. Ryon. John p
Ashmead, Samuel j. Clark, William l..
Anderson, H. Torrence Smith.
Port Republic-David B. Ashley, Mark
H. Adams.
somers Point-A. Fl. Higbee, James =.
Scull
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11
W. c. T. U. NOTES.

b. II celebrates the Heavenly birth
pf Frances G. Willard. Appropriate
Uses will be held throughout the
ountry. Mrs. Mary Gilkey will conduct
Willard Memorial service on Thurs
Nv afternoon, Feb. l6, in the W. G. I.
Hall. Everyone present will receive
cture of Miss Willard
mt fail to hear Mrs. Seberry's eec-
to be given in the Wesley church
uesday evening, Feb. IA. Mr. Ma
with his excellent choir. will furnish
susic for the evening. Mrs. Seberry
only speaker of rare talent, but
Inc elocutionist. Pleasantpille en-
his rare treat because the Union
twenty-five new members during
st year. Admission free. A col
will be taken for the benefit of
Il union.
ars will confer favor OH Mrs.
Ny w B,pt. of L. T. J.. work, by remind
~ ! tbe q hildren of the meeting on Thurs
te.lnoons.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11
REMEMBER SALE STARTS SATURDAY. FEB. Il. .AT1PM
1 CENT A WORD

LOST.-On Shore Road, between Wood
land avenue and w. J. 4 S. r. r., a
ladies gold watch and monogram pin.
If found, return to Clark & Thompson.
DRESSMAKING AND FAMILY SEW
ING-Nlrs. P NJ. Redfeld, 63l North
Main st., Pleasantville. %
For Sale-One hundred puIlets. n
Pleasant avenue, Pleasantville.
Good Board and room for two. $3.50
week each. ii First st., opposite Red
Mems hall.
For Sale.-Prairie State Incubator, prac-
tically new, holds ITO eggs. Apply LOG
n. Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City &c
FOR SALE-The entire furnishing of
6 room house. Also property will be
sold. Z room Brick house, all convent
ences, near station. Apply F. Reinar,
No 43 Washington avenue, Pleasant
vile. 23c
SHOE HOSPITAL On old Turnpike,
near Main street. Mems Shoes, hand
sewed. Toe: heeled, 25c Women's hand
sewed, SOC; heeled, 20c. Mems nailed,
tsoles and heelsl, 75c; Women's, 60c.
T. B. LONG. "a
FOR SALE-Bay mare, good driver and
worker, weight about ll50, work sim
gle or double. Apply Palace Livery
Stable, Pleasantyille, n. j.
For Sale.-Six room cottage, furnish
ed. No. 20 Woodland avenue. Low
price for quick purchaser. Address
C-5, Harris Building, Atlantic City. p
For Sale.-Desirable building lot oppo-
site pieasantyille High School, on Wood
land avenue. Price, $3.50, if sold at
once Address C5, Harris Building,
Atlantic City. p
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11

Advertise Pleasantville in the right
way.
ANY battle for public health is a good
battle.
Personalities supply of chronic kick
ers is creditably low.
Always buy in Pleasantville if you
want to buy the best
Give dog "A bad name and no one
will steal him for his collar.
A real friend is the first who comes in
when all the world goes out.
Those who are most accomplished don't
always accomplish the most.
Pleasantville has plenty of fine sites
for factories We need the factories and
should offer the sites at a reasonable
price.
A young lady explained to a printer
the difference between publishing ana
printing, and said: Now, You may print
a kiss on my check. but you must not
publish it," With that he locked the
fair form in his arms so that it would
not pi, and went to press.
The kissing microbe has been often
attacked as pernicious, but it is to be
feared that the people can no more be
persuaded to give up the ancient pElc
tice of OSCILLATION than they can be made
shy of accepting money which is sus-
pected of conveying germs.
A kiss is a peculiar proposition. OF
no use to one, yet absolute bliss to two,
The small boy gets it for nothing the
Young man has to steal it and the old
man has to buy it. The baby's right,
the lovers privilege, the hypocrite's
mask. TO a young girl, faith; to a
married woman, hope; and to an old
maid, charity.
The only men of worth to town CT
community are those who forget their
own selfish ends long enough and are lib
eral enough in their ideas to encourage
every public and private enterprise. who
are ready with brain and purse to push
| every project calculated to build up the
town and enhance its Importance. The
enterprise and push OF town or COM
munityis foundation of its permanent
success.
| Again we wish to impress upon our
friends and subscribers and the public
generally that The Press desires every
item of local interest that can be secur-
ed 1t is impossible for us to know ev-
erything, and we urge you to assist us
in this matter by sending to the office
any news that you may happen TO
know Thus and thus only can the edi-
tors hope to make The Press a true mir
ror of the doings of Pleasantville and
! vicinity.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11
ODD FELLOWS HAVE BIG CELEBRATION
Their TwentyThn Anniversary An Event In PleasanVes History
Will Long Be Remembered.

tending, yet nearly two hundred persons
We're fortunate enough to be present,
and in the crowd The Press reporter no
ticed the following:
Mr.. and Mrs Purdon Adams, Merritt
j. Tatem, Isaac Adams, Noah Smith,
George H. Adams and wife, George
Lloyd, E. Reid and wife, P. B. Risley,
Miss Lavinia Risley, Mr. and Mrs. David
Fairbrothers, Miss Reynolds, Clinton Ris
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Danielson, Mr..
and Mrs. Allan Shaw, Mrs. VIM. L. Tur-
pin. Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Swift, Mr.. Ken
nard Turpin, Charles Hagerman, Miss
Ray Lake Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Conover,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Vincent, Prof.
Isaac Neveling. Charles Schmidt, B. C.
Lippincott, S. E. Reilly and wife, Miss
Alvetta, Miss Agnes Risley, Miss Olive
Schmidt. Miss Mabel Schmidt, Mr. and
Mrs George Summerville, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. P. Ryon, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hazleton.
Mr.. and Mrs Merwyn Wilson. Mr.. Scott
Long, Mr. Frank Smith Miss Lillian Da-
vison. Master Dawson, Thomas Hellum
and wife. Miss Marjorie North. Charles
Allen and wife, Mrs. Carrie Risley, Mr..
and Mrs. Wm. j. Hosbach, Robert NJ.
Willis. Russell Ireland. Dr. Munro. Ed
ward Bostock. Rev. s. r. Stratton, a. r.
Lake, james Yates and wife, Wm. IIau-
enstein and wife, Clarence Adams and
wife, the Misses Biackman, Harry Gar,
ton. Charles E. Adams and wife, Theo-
dore Albor Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lake,
Mrs Samuel Gorton. Mrs. Theo r, Lore,
Wilbur Reed and wife, the Misses Am
bruster, Miss Lydella Smith. Miss Swy-
muller. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Moore. Mr..
and Mrs Charles Stebbins, Mr. and Mrs
Clarence Beitel Mr. and Mrs George
Biggs. Edward Woolbert, Paul Wootton
and wife, Wesley Ford and wife. Miss
Emma Ford Edward Helfrieh, Clark
Adams and friend. II. W. Helfrich and
wife. Miss Susie Stevenson. John Kirk
bride. B. Z. Whitman. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Youse. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Thompson. Mrs. NJ. r. Thompson. Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Myers, c. w. lngersoll,
Howard Mcmillan, Ellsworth Long, Jesse
/. Risley, Jesse Bowen and wife, Seeley
Turner and wife, Mrs. Obediah Risley
Mrs. Clifton Lake, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM q.
Adams. Miss Pearl Adams. Mrs. William
Large Mr.. and Mrs. Japhet Price Samuel
j. Clark and family, Michael Lutz
Frank Blarkman,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11

Borough Council met in regular ses-
sion on Monday evening, present Mayor
Crawford, and Councilmen Leeds, Zent-
mayer and Kellum, and Clerk Andrews.
The minutes of the last meeting We're
read and approved.
William H. Bowers, Millard White,
Charles Bassett, NJ. d. Cunningham, Geo.
W. Snyder, Samuel w. White, Winfield
Adams and Rachel Bailey, residents OF
West Second street, petitioned the
Council to have the grade established and
the street graveled from Adams avenue
to Woodland, they agreeing to curb
with wooden curb and gravel their side
walks, and also asked that the name of
this street be changed to Third. Reeeiv-
ed and placed on file.
A petition signed by more than sew
enty taxpayers and residents was pre-
sented requesting the Council to restrain
the West Jersey & Seashore r. r. Co.
from locating freight station or any
other obstruction of any description on
what is known as Railroad avenue, east
side, either across or near where West
Second Street interseets said railroad
avenue; also petitioning Council to bring
legal action against said railroad 10
compel them to remove all distractions
now located between West Second st.
and Chestnut St., for the purpose of
opening up said streets for public con
vepience and traffic, and requiring the
eonpany to keep all street crossings
eeen and not allow any to be closed
longer than permitted by law. Recev-
ed and placed on file.
A number of bills were passed and
ordered paid.
Samuel J. Clark, the borough engin-
eer, presented report showing number
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-02-11
HUBIN's THEATRE.

Workmen are busy digging out the big
cellar for Pleasantvilles New Amuse
ment Building, Hubin's Theatre. Over
l,5oO loads of dirt and gravel have been
excavated to date. 1t viii take nearly
two more weeks to get the cellar IN
viii be rushed to the limit to complete
the big job Mr.. tlubin has secured the
services Of Sig. Angelo, the Italian Sculp
tor who will do all the Scenic Embel
lishments. The color effect will be sim
ply grand, as Mr.. Hubin will spare no
pains or expense to give our people a
neat, clean and strictly upto-date place
of amusement that will command the
respect and patronage of all