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The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21
CONDENSED RECORD OF THE
PROGRESS OF EVENTS AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
FROM ALL SOURCES
sAYINGs, DoIN G s, ACHIEVE,
MENTs, sUFFERINos, HOPES
AND FEARS OF MANKIND.
WESTERN.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21

Being vice-president is almost as
unimportant as being the bridegroom
at church wedding.
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21

Do you ever have Headache. Toothache.
or Eaaches Most people do Hamlins
Wizard Oil is the hest household remedy
and liniment for these everyday troubles.
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21

Red Cross Bag Blue will wash double as
many clothes as any other blue. Don't put
| your money into any other.
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21
Important to Mothers
Bears the

Too many officeholders who pre-
tend to be working for their country
are merely working II.
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21
SPORT.
WESTERN LEAGUE STANDING.

Tommy Murphy OF New York and
Pal Moore of Philadelphia fought IL
rounds to n draw in Boston
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21

There is always big place wait
Ing for the man who is faithful in a
little one.
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21

rapidly through the use of Doan's Kid
Ley Pills and at last was entirely
cured"
when Your Back is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOANS."
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price soc.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. n. Y.
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-09-21
HAVE YOU SUSPECTED YOUR
KIDNEYS?

Thousands suffer from backache.
headache, dizziness and weariness
without suspecting their kidneys.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
REGULATIONS SENT
 TO HIGH SCHOOLS
The Department of Public instruc- ton Furnishes a List of Re- quirements for Securing
 of State Aid.

Little Rock, Sept. 9.-The follow ing regulations for state aid to high schools are being sent out from the Department of Public Instruction:
 ''They must offer free tuition to all pupils in the county who have com pleted the common school course, and to all licensed teachers in the county.
 Pupils from other counties may be required to pay $i.50 a month for tuition.
 Two year high schools must be supplied with at least one teacher, who gives his full time to high school classes; three year schools at least one and one-half such teachers, and four year school two and one-half such teachers. Nor mai training high schools must have three such teachers i'll addition to the normal training teacher. That before the first payment of aid is made the qualifications of the normal training teacher shall be ap- proved by the Committee on State Aided High Schools; furthermore, that the teaching force and super vision of the said high schools shall be adequate.
 Teachers shall not have more than eight 40-minute recitation per- iods daily, or more than seven A5- minute periods.
 The term of the High School De- partment must not be less than eight months, and the tuition free to all qualified pupils, whether resi- dents of the district or of the coun- l ty.
 Recitation periods must be al least 70 minutes long if the term is nine months. If the term is eight months, the recitation period must be l5 minutes.
 "Three-year high schools must equip laboratory for the teaching of one science (physics recommend ed, and a four-year, oT q nesaaa 2! training high school must equiI laboratory for two sciences.
 Schools must have at least 2 high school pupils if located in ar Incorporated town, or at least fs high school pupils if not in an in- Icorporated town"
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
Build 2O-Mile Pike.

Harrison, Sept. 9-The commit tee appointed by the recently or ganizcd good roads association of Boone county to investigate the proposition of a turnpike road be- tween Harrison and Jasper, report cd at a meeting today recommend ing the building of the road by the organization of a stock company. IL is estimated that the road will cost at least S60,000 for the 20 miles, and timber owners and residents of Har- rison and Jasper have indicated that they will subscribe that amount. Wholesale houses who enter the Newton county territory have shown an inclination to assist in the project.
 The citizens of Newton county met at Jasper today to discuss the roads proposition generally and the proposed pike road in particular. They will join Boone county in the inter-county main road. The Boone county good roads association at a meeting Monday, September fl, will choose a commission of three men to investigate each road leading out from Harrison with view of heavy improvements at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
TWO HUGE PLANS
 FOR GOOD ROADS
Washington County Advocates Hold Housing Meeting at Springdale, While Boone County Decides
 to Build 20 Mile Pike.

Springdale, Sept. 9.--A good roads meeting was held here last night, at which time plans were formulated, which, if carried out, will make Washington county the banner county of Arkansas in the way of good roads. The Washing ton County Good Roads Association was recently organized at Fayette- vile with E. c. pritchard, of that place, as president, and Allen G. Flowers as secretary. These gen. tlemen were present last night and explained the plans.
 A good roads association is to be organized over the county, each township being represented by a vice president. The main feature of the association at the present time is to agitate the people and 10 stir them up by showing them what it means to their property and how iiiuCh Crti bt DdNcu III tit uldLtcI Oi handling the immense fruit crops of this section, should the highways |of the county be improved.
 County Judge Greer was the principal speaker of the meeting and clearly outlined to his hearers just how he stood on the good roads movement, and gave some facts and figures regarding the building oi roads in Washington county. The Judge also advocates the putting of a new road law, and new system of building roads before the can didates for the legislature at their next campaign. Allen G. Flowers
 made a short talk, and read a let ter from the government officials in which they stated that they would furnish free a competent en- gineer to superintend any and all road work in this county. k. A Gillett was elected vice president ol the organization for this township and from the enthusiasm displayed at the meeting last night, Washing ton county is destined to have q system of roads not to be beaten in the south.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
CROSS-COUNTRY
 FLYER GETS FALL
Robert Fowler, Who Would Fly From Ocean to Ocean, TEits the Ground In First Days
 Flight.

Alta, Calif., Sept. i2.-Robert G. Fowler, who is flying from the pa- ciflc to the Atlantic coast, fell near here today while going at full speed. He was not injured, however, beyond a few bruises.
 The machine was demolished, al- though the aviator expressed the opinion that the engine might be re- paired. He stated that the accident was caused by the rudder failing to work.
 Fowler started from Auburn this morning at 9:33 to cross the Sierra mountains, but had gone only as far as this city when the accident occurred. Whether he will resume the flight after repairs are made could not be learned.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
GAME LAW PETITIONS IN
l.. V. Visart Says He Will Have 50,- 900 Signatures by the Time the
 Measure Is Filed.

E. V. Visart, who was employed by the Arkansas Sportsmen's Asso- ciation to enforce the game laws of the state for some time, stated yes- tcrday that he is beginning to re- ceive initiative petitions for a gen. eral game law to cover the entire state. MT. Visart said that he had already received between 5000 and 5000 signatures, although the pe- titions had just began to come in. He said that he expected to have 50,000 signatures by the time the petition is presented to the secre- tary of state.
 Mir. Visart said that soon he ex- pected to make a tour of the state, explaining the need of better game protection. He said that he would spend considerable time with the farmers, who, Mir. Visart declares, will be more benefited by the pro- posed law than any other class of people.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
NENA WILL HAVE
 BOYS CORN SHOW
Saturday, October 2, the Day Set by the Club at Its Recent Meeting = Rule for
 Gathering Crop.

The Polk County Boys Corn Club met at the cour house in Mena last Saturday afternoon with Vice Presi- dent Peters in the chair and Secre- tary Embry with the records.
 The ruling at a former meeting relative to the gathering of the boys crops, which reuurred that each acre be gathered in full, husked and weighed, was up for reconsideration, and it was decided that such sys- tenn was too cumbersome, as well as having other faults. After dis cusson it was decided to have three rows gathered, getting an average of the field, and that the corn from these should be shelled and weighed, the net weight, length of rows and distance between the rows reported to judges to be selected by the presi- dent and business men of Mena, who would then decide as to the winners of the premiums.
 It was unanimously decided that tue cluD SHOulu HOlu GOTH SHOW III Mena on Saturday, October ', at which time prizes will be awarded.
 w. A. Ragland, who gave the $50 in gold for the best acre of upland corn, announced that he would take the winner of that prize to either the state fair at Hot Springs or the corn show at Little Rock, paying all expenses.
 A. E. Wear will also take one of the premium winners to Little Rock. It is thought others will do likewise by some of the boys.
 As there is a prize for the best stalk of cotton grown by a boy, it is expected some good cotton will also he shown at the corn shown in Mena.
 The officers are hopeful of giving the boys good time during the Mena corn show, but plans for the entertainment have not been ma tured so far.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
VESUV|US ACTIVE
 MANY IN DANCER
Sixteen New Pastures Said to Have Appeared in Side of Volcano and Great Streams of Lava Are
 Flowing.

Catania,S Sicily Sept. i2.-The erup- tion of Mount Vesuvius is increas- ing and the conditions in the coun- try surrounding for many miles arc most alarming.
 This morning it is reported that from the northwest base of the mountain great stream of lava is issuing, which is moving at the rate of i250 feet per hour. It threatens to work untold damage.
 A total of sixteen new Assures have opened in the side of the vol cano, and the lava stream has all ready invaded the centuries-old for est of larch and pine.
 Showers of ashes and cinders are heavier than yesterday and the rumbling of earth shocks at short intervals is heard for miles. The shocks are growing in violence and panic prevails. The fear of the people is augmented by the great heat and suffocating atmosphere. All the country around IS covered with ashes and seems under an im- mense funeral pail.
 It is reported three new craters have opened but so far it has been impossible to ascertain whether they are emitting lava, because of their high situation and black smoke that lies over them.
 The people of the villages on the slopes of Mount Aetna have aban- doned their homes. Hundreds of men, women and children without shelter, go about from place to place carrying pictures of the saints crying and imploring mercy.
 At Giarre, i6 miles from Catania, the patients were carried out of hospital, fearing the building would collapse.
 A new Assure has opened above Linguagl0ssa, which lies at the foot of Mount Aetna and brilliant flashes are seen.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
EQUALIZATION BOARD
 RECONVENES SEPT. IS.

The equalization board, which met on September and 5 and transacted some business, will convene again on September IS to take up the fur ther examination of the assessment lists of Polk county. The law pro- vides that the work of the board shall be completed between the first Monday in September and the fourth Wednesday in October, and that the clerk shall notify all taxpayers whose assessments have been raised in time for them to appear before the board to make protest during the two weeks following the second Wednesday in October.
 County Clerk Parker will use care to see that everyone 80 interested receives ample and timely notice as indicated.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
GOOD ROADS MOVE
 IS ON AT NUNLEY
Will Be Working on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 19 and o9-OlIicers Chosen to Head
 Asso ociati0n.

The Good Roads meeting held at Nunley last Saturday night, as pre- viously announced in this paper, was well attended and there was no lack of enthusiasm among those present. The meeting was called to order by B. c. Davis, county road commissioner.
 After a prayer by J. B. Wilson, an organization was completed by electing the following officers:
 NJ. HaftHan. president.
 B. Winner, secretary.
 c. B. Sales, treasurer.
 The following committee was se- lected to solicit for work and funds. ]. E. Wilson, M. K. Peninger, M. Hartman and w. B. Jones.
 The days set for the working are Tuesday and Wednesday, September i9 and 20.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
For Prosecutina Attornex.

Abe Collins of this city, enc Of the most popular lawyers in this judicial district, will enter the Democratic primaries as a candi- date for prosecuting attorney. Four years ago, when just entering the practice of law, MT. Collins was a candidate for this office against Senator Pinnix, a seasoned lawyer, an able camnaicner and gentleman of high charaese". In that race Mir. Collins was defeated by a very small majority. Since that time Abe has won laurels as an attorney in every county in the district. and is recognized as one of the foremost members of the bar. Aside from his fitness as a lawyer he has a character without blemish, and if he is elected to the office to which he aspires, the people may be assured that thev will be ably and conscientiously represented in the c0urts.--De Queen Bee.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
Polk County the Crest of
MRS. Il. 4. WHITFIELD DEAD.
Was fin Her 18th Year, and Had
 Lived in Polk County Nine Years.

Mrs. B. A. Whitfield, wife of II. N. Whitfield, died Monday night at 9:3O o'clock at her home at 40 De Queen street. Her death was caused by old age, she being in her 18th year, hay- ing been born in Georgia in 1857. In 1873 she and Mr. Whitfield moved to Texas, where they lived until about nine years ago, when they came to Polk county. They
 located near Quito and later moved 10 Dallas. They have been living in Mena only a few months. She has been member of the M. E. church, South, since she was fl years old She is survived by her husband and two children, w. H. Whitfield of Commerce, Tex. and Mrs. W. D. Durham. The funeral services, con- ducted by the Rev. J. J. Bowman of the First NJ. K. church and the Rev. J. A. Ewing, were held late Tuesday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
BUYS FINE FARM.
J. r. Smith Of Baylis, H., Purchases
 King Place Near Dallas.

J. r. Smith of Baylis, H., who came to Mena last week and admit ted that he cried all the way from Howe, Ok, until he reached Mena. returned home Wednesday, but car- ried with him the deed to the w. s. King farm of i65 acres, which is ,o- cated in the Dallas valley, four miles east of Mena. The purchase price was $7,500, and included several teams and other stock, wagons and implements. It is fine farm and MT. Smith is well pleased. He ex- poets to move to the place during the coming winter.
 Mir. Stauifer, who came here with MT. Smith, did not buy a place, but expects to resurn and purchase a farm in a few months.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
Butts-Grinin Weddinq.

Wednesday noon, September 6. Mir. Frank Butts and Mrs. Anna M. Griffin were united in marriage at the home of Mrs. Griffin, three miles east of Mena. The Rev. Alvin Hunt CT performed the ceremony. Both parties are well known in Mena and vicinity. Mrs. Griffin has for several years been a successful far mer and her good business judgment added to her true w0manly char acter has made her many friends. Mir. Butts, who several years ago gave up railroad work for the country life has proven to be a successful farmer, and with such a partner should make still greatc~ success.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
FELL ON BROTHER
 IN 3O-FOOT WELL
Two We'll Diggers Working Near Cove Meet With Strange Acci- dent--One May Die as Result
 of Injuries Received.
Special to The Star.

Special to The Star.
 Cove, Ark, Sept. S.-Two young men, Ralph and Rudolph Friend, were both seriously injured while working in a well at the home of Phillip Stone, about ten miles west of Cove. It is feared that Ralph Friend is fatally injured.
 The two brothers were working in we'll when the foul air began to effect them. They signalled to be taken up, and as Ralph was nearly overcome his brother insisted that he go out first. When within only three feet of the surface Ralph be- came unconscious and fell back in- 10 the well on his brother. Both men were quickly rescued from the well.
 Although Rudolph is seriously in- jured by his brother falling on him, still Ralph's condition seems to be the most critical. At last report he was still unconscious.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
Report of Bunch School.

Those who made an average standing of S5 and over for the second month. ending September 1, are: Grade 3, Mary Seigier 53;; grade f, Frank Cook 90; grade 5, Orr Bunch 97; Zula Seigler 93; Fred Cook 92; Otto Williams S6; pree Barrett 86; Lillie Barrett 85; Dewey Lowden 85; Minnie Barrett S5; grade 6-Bessie Eddleman 95; Beulah Bunch 94; Viola Barrett 94. Those perfect in department are: Frank Cook, Viola Barrett and Beulah Bunch.
 Charles Walker, Teacher.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
CRAFT-MeDONALD WEDDING.
Two of Mena's Young People Were
 Married Tuesday Night.

Two of Mena's well known young people, Walter H. Craft and Miss Vera Mcdonald, were married Tues day evening about 7:l5 o'clock at the First Nj. F. church parsonage by the Rev. J. J. Bowman. The we'd ding was a surprise to many of the friends of the young people. None of the friends or relatives of the couple were present at the cere- mony, excepting the family of the pastor.
 Bennett Jackson, for whom the groom has been working for the past four years, took the couple from the brides home to the par sonage. While the ceremony was taking place he went to the home of the groom's parents and got Mrs. F. Il. Craft, his mother, and Mrs. J. A. Hughes. He then went after the newly welded couple and went to Bethesda Springs, where two hours were spent at the Bungalow, enjoy ing refreshments.
 The bride is the daughter Of MT. and Mrs. D. D. Mcdonald, and has been employed at the telephone ex- change since April, 1908. Mir. and Mrs. Mcdonald were busy packing their household goods, getting ready to move to Oklahoma Wednesday, and did not have time to attend the wedding. E. H. Craft, the father of the groom, is at present in Hot Springs, and was notified Wednes- day of the marriage.
 For the present the couple Will make their home at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Craft, at 2i3 petfOs avenue
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
FURNITURE FACTORY OPEN.
John V. Wages and J. T. Spring Have Rented Old Jackson Building

Mena now has a furniture fac tory. John V. Wages and J. T. Spring have rented the frame build ing on Mena street, formerly occu- pied by the Jackson Drug Company, and are now making some fine fur niture. Samples of the furniture have been on exhibition in the Jackson Drug and Furniture Con-. pany's window for several days. All of the furniture is made of solid hardwood, oak and walnut, of which MT. Wages has large quan- tity, well seasoned. The carpenter work is being done by MT. Wages and the finishing by Mir. Spring.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
A Great Adyantaoe to Working Mer

J. A. Maple. f25 s. 7th St., Steu- benville, O., says: "Fol years suffered from weak kidE neys and a severe bladder trouble I learned of Foley Kidney Pills an, their wonderful cures, so begaI taking them, and sure enough, had as good results as any I hearl about. My backache left me anI to uIIr 0i iisy iiiiiss business exnressInal that alone is a great advantage. NJ kidneys acted free and normal, ars that saved me a lot of misery. is now a pleasure to work, Wheh it used to be misery. F0lf Kidney Pills have cured me, ar have my highest praise" Fer sa by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
C.B NALL BUYS HOME
Gets Property at 507 Twelfth Street -A. Patton, Who Sold, Buys
 Larger Place.

c. B. Nall has closed deal with Alex Patton for his home, 507 Twelfth street, formerly owned by F. R. Hoge.
 MT. Nall will make several changes in the house and give it a complete eNefhaulng, after which he will occupy it as a home.
 Mir. Patton immediately purchased from T. A. Jones a residence on West Port Arthur avenue. This res ldence now is one-story cottage of 6 rooms,with a lot i00xl80 feet. Mir. Patton will rebuild the house, making 1t two stories with ten rooms. He expects to have it ready for occu- pancy in about a month.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
HURT AT sAwMILL.
Idus Beavers Nearly Lost Fingers
 ThurSday Mornina.

Idus Beavers fell at the Allen X Baker sawmill last Thursday and came near losing several fingers from his right hand. When he fell lis hand came in contact with the saw and his hand was very badly cut on the inside on the fingers. He was taken to the Davis drug store, where Dr. F. A. Lee attended him.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
Buying, Selling and Improving.

Col. A. J. Summers, who recently located in Mesa, purchased the Peter Mooney two-acre orchard which joins Col. Summers home on Bethesda Springs avenue. Several days ago Col. Summers purchased seven acres of w. J. Sanders, and also sold two acres in the same tract to s. H. Rose, who expects to inn, prove it for his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
"WETS' LEAD
 IS WIPEDOUT
Total Returns in Maine Election Gives the Prohibition Amend ment Majority of 295
 Votes.

Portland, Me, Sept. i3.-Revised returns of the special election held yesterday on the question of taking prohibition out of the state con- stitution today showed a majority of 295 for constitutional prohibi- tion. The vote was: For repeal, 60,2i6; against repeal, 60,5ii.
 The vote is so close that those op- posing prohibition will demand a
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
MARRIAGES AND LICENSES.
Two Weddings at Court House--Two
 Other Licenses.

Thursday morning at the court house County Judge w. N. Martin performed two wedding ceremonies. John A. Stevens and Mrs. Sarah J. Workman of Big Cedar were the first ones married. Within 40 minutes c. P. Furr and Miss Martha philpot of Egger applied for license and were married by Judge Martin.
 Thursday afternoon license was issued to w. H. Hendrix of Board Camp and Miss Lila Harrison of Shady. Friday one was issued to Jesse James and Miss Grace Burk of Grannis.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
Common Colds Must Re Taken
 Seriously.

For unless cured they sap the vii tality and lower the vital resist ance to more serious infection. Protect your children and your self by the prompt use of Folev's Honey and Tar Compound and note it's quick and decisive results. For coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, bronchitis and affections of the throat, chest and lungs 1t is an ever ready and valuable remedy. For sale by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-09-14
Illinois Farmers Here.

J. r. Smith and W. H. Stauffer of Bayles, H., arrived in Mena last week. Thew are looking for farm land. They like Polk county land fine, and say it is better than they expected to find. Mir. Smith laugh ingly remarked that the country along the Kansas City Southern in Oklahoma looked so bad that he al- most cried his eyes out before he got to Mena.