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The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
TWO ARE HELDFOR
 SHOCKLEYS DEATH
Coroner's Jury Returns Verdict Charging Robert Ellis and Her. bert Smith With Killing
 the Young Texan.

Hot Springs, July 22.-Tt was past midnight. after four hours delib- eration, when the coroner's jury, in it's second session of the investi- gation of the death of l.. B. Shock ley, the young Texan who was shot and killed while trying to escape from officers late Monday after noon, reaching a verdict. The re- suit was that they held Robert El- lis, record clerk in the police office, and Herbert Smith, brother of the young girl who claims to have been assaulted, and for which crime the police were after Shockley, for the killing. The bond of the young men was fixed at 5000 each. The inquest tonight was long drawn out and many of the jurors took unto themselves the task of putting wit nesses through a rigid cross-exam- ination. 's
 Tonight's session was also feat ured by the introduction of four new witnesses, three of whom were farmers who claim to have seen and heard the shooting. They were Joe Meux, J. D. Shaw, George Clem- ents and NJ. L. Wright.
 Each of them gave damaging tes- timony against Ellis and Smith, and stated that they did not al any time see City Detective Laughlin shooting. From the position that Shockley was in, it was shown that Laughlin could not have hit him, as his wound indicated it he'd been received when he turned from the road into the country lane, his left side being toward Ellis and Smith, who were coming toward him in a buggy.
 Dr. Smith testified that from the nature of the wound it was his opinion that the bullet had entered the left side. The verdict was something of a surprise. Many be- lieved that no one would be held for the killing. Both young men are we'll known and bail was i'm mediately furnished them.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
OF SOUTH
 APPRECIATE MENA
Two Fine Homes Sold Recently, AL So Farm Lands--1,O00 Immigrants This FalI--Exhibition of Pro-
 duets Will Be Used.

MT. and Mrs. J. c. Budd, who re- gently came to Mena from Texar- kama, chiefly attracted by the grand climate of this locality, have made quite extensive investments, among which is a handsome home, which they will hereafter occupy.
 This residence is what is known as the c. A. Rockewll home, one of the best and most delightfully."- To- cated properties in the western part of town. It is handsome, modern house of eight rooms on a lot i09x270 feet. Adjoining this on the north is lot i50x270 feet, known as the A. M. Powers place. This they also purchased, and will move the house back and convert it into a stable and improve the property generally. They also pur- chased 31a acres of land adjoining these properties on the west, which they expect to make into an orchard and garden.
 In addition to the above fine prop critics, MT. Budd has purchased the Scandinavian ranch, located about 8 miles southeast of Mena and f60 acres adjoining, 560 acres in all. He is already in possession and is stocking the place, which he pro- poses to make into a fine stock ranch.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
PROCTOR'S MACHINERY HERE.
Large Machine Lathe Included 1T
 Shipment.

The outfit of machine shop ma chinery recently purchased by E. c. Proctor. arrived Saturday and was Saturday moved to the room on the ifseessth fer enrner of De Queen street and Port Arthur avenue, wilere it it will be set up as soon as possible.
 The outfit consisted of a large machine lathe, a good sized drill press, an emery grinder and a power hack saw, besides many smaller necessities. A six horse power gasoline engine has been or dered but has not arrived yet.
 When this machinery is set up Mena will have a first-class ma-: chine shop and garage. Free air will be furnished to automobilists from hose at the curbing.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
FIELD MEET NEAR ROCKY
A. k. Wear Will Conduct One July 2S at the J. F.. Warner
 Farm.

4. F.. Wear, Farm Demonstration for Polk county, announces that he will conduct a field meeting Friday afternoon, July 28, at the J. E. War her farm near Rocky. The main ob- ject of this meeting is to illus trate the wonderful result obtained by intelligent land improvement and fertilization.
 It is said that but a few years ago the farm where this meeting is to be held was considered one of the poorest in the county, the best of 1t producing but 6 or ' bushels ef corn. The crop this year is said to be a picture that would create enthusiasm in the breast of any farmer in the country.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
A Prosperous Business.

J. Nj. Nichols, who embarked in the mercantile business about a year ago with line of general mer- shandise, is steadily pushing to the front, and. judging from the arrival of new goods and the volume of business transacted, he is fast be- coming one of the leading mer- chants of Mena. You know it is often said that there is always room for one more, and after yau have investigated the business ability md the system adopted by the above named firm to please every customer you will no longer be Tn sioih5:. siiooiii5: sas tn the prosperity of such ! business.
 You will find on sale there a splendid grade of lawn at Sc per yard. Save the coupons and secure large piece of blue and white yraniteware free.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
SuIphur Snrinas Picnic.

Saturday, August iz2s, there ;sS=;::!!l! s=:!!l! he a big picnic at Sulphur Spring. Ball games, morning and afternoon, foot races and sack races, cold drink stands and plenty of other amuse- ments. Four soft drink stands will be allowed on the grounds without cost. Come everybody with we'll filled baskets.
 Thomas Gillaspie,
 J. M. Bowen,
 J. s. Hughes.
 Committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
BEST ON THE K.C.S.

The Rev. B. F. Cannon was in Mena Monday. He is enthusiastic over Polk county, fully believing that it is favored spot on earth, and that Hatton, his home. is equal to any, but he had a confirmation of his opinion on the way to Mena that stirred his blood.
 Mir. Cannon has known Auditor Burns of the Kansas City Southern since boyhood, and spoke to him Of crops along the 800 miles of road over which he travels. Mr. Burns asserted that Polk county had bet ter crops than did any county through which the road goes. He furthermore expressed his desire and ambition to own a iO-acra piece of Polk county land on which he could make his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
DAY EXERCISES AT
 PLEASANT HILL JULY 90.

At Pleasant Hill, near Hatfield, q fine program has been arranged for a Children's Day celebration on Sunday, July 90. This program con- sists of thirty-five numbers, and includes recitations, songs and other suitable exercises.
 The Sunday school also has a pro- gram that viii be given in eennec- tion. Albert $. Dixon, superintend- ent of the Pleasant Hill Sunday school, took an active part in pre- pairing for the day, and will aid in conducting the exercises. Dinner will be served on the ground, and all are invited tO come.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
ODD FELLOWS AT EGGER.
Delegation From Mena Lodge Did
 Work There Thursday Night.

A delegation composed of Old Lindsay, W. P. Mount, Uriel Thack- CT, John Joplin, John Schlotterback and Ira, c. c. and W. A. Cunning ham, of the Mena Odd Fellows lodge, drove to Eggcr Thursday af- ternoon and did some initiation work in the lodge there that night. They returned to Mena next morn ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
SLEEPING CARS FOR THE GAL.
 WESTON EXCURSION.

Those going on the Galveston Ex- cursion next Saturday. July 3i, can secure berths at the following rates:
 Tourist sleeper, double berth one way, Si:50.
 Standard sleeper, double lower berth, one way, $500. Upper berths 20 per cent less.
 Apply early to local Kansas City Southern agent. i23-30-i M. B. Shanberg, S. E. A.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Sudden Death at Cove.

Cove, Ark, July 2i.--Mrs. J. T. Dempsey, age g years, died very suddenly here this morning. The young woman was apparently in the best of health Saturday and at tendedthe picnic which was held in tfss1,lvres ts1vres Saturday s5sasttaa She was taken ser- iously i'll with some form of bowel trouble. and after great suffering passed away this morning. The fun- cral was held at 3 o'clock this af- ternoon and the remains were bur- jed at Pleasant Grove cemetery. Mrs. Dempsey was the daughter of D. A. Daniels of Potter. She leaves a husband and two little children.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
NON-TREATING SOCIETY

Milwaukee, Wis, July 25.-With A. R. Buckman of Norrie, Wis, as president, a national organization has been formed in Wisconsin with the express purpose of putting a kibosh on the invitation to Name yonr poison boys"
 The Universal Non-Treating Se- ciety is the name given to the new movement, which has adopted an official badge. The later is of blue enamel with a picture of a foaming mug of beer in the center, and these words: II pay for my own drink
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
NEW QUARRY BOSS.
National Slate Company Property
 Now Under w. A. Attrell.

W. A. Attrell, an experienced slate mill and quarry man from Pennsylvania, arrived here Monday night and left Tuesday for the Ma tional Slate Company's quarry east of town, weher he will replace Nor ris Jones as manager.
 The National property is being rapidly developed, and as their big mill at Leeds, Mo, is ready to run, it is expected that slate will begin moving rapidly soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Will Rest in Green Woods.

Mir. and Mrs. W. s. CIaggett of Kansas City arrived in Mena last Monday and left that afternoon for Claggett, Montgomery county, where Mir. Claegett owns property. On this place is the famous blood spring" said 10 he highly medicated from Natures own laboratories. Here they expect to spend several weeks. rest and feeuperation in the green, wooded hills and valleys being their sole purpose.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Including pairs, 35 Democrats. % republicans and three insurgents
 nad voted for the bill. Three Dem- ocrats, 10 insurgents and i6 reg uiars had voted against it.
 50 that in the senate. as well as In the house, reciprocity is a Dem ocratIc measure. It was passed by Democratic votes. It would have been impossible without them. Giving all credit to the persistent interest of the president, one has only to examine the roll call in every stage to see that the Demo- cratic party gave to the measure the indispensable thing of votes and that the Republicans vote was half hearted all the way through and gwen to sustain the president and not to represent the party.
 The Canadian parliment will pass the reciprocity pact before the summer is over. President Taft and Premier Laurier will each is- sue proclamations putting it into immediate execution.
 The present rate on a variety of products is: Butter, 6 cents pound; eggs, } cents dozen; potatoes, g cents barrel: fresh halibut, i cent pound; apples, 25 cents; tomatoes. 26 per cent; onions, 46 cents per bushel, cabbage, 9 cents each: peaches, 5 cents bushel; poultry, live, cents, pound; poultry, dress ed cents pound; mackerel cent pound; bacon and ham, cents pound; beef and pork, 25 per cent. All these are free under the new rate, except bacon and ham, which IS fA cents pound.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
sTRAYED-LIBERAL REWARD

Between the middle and last of March, one small. light sorrel mare pony, small star in forehead. Mane had been clipped and was grown out about six inches long. Was shod in front when she left. Any information of her will be literally rewarded. Mrs. George Wight. Cove, Ark. S-f-5t
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Chanae in Location.

To my many Polk county friends:
 I wish 10 make known my change in connections, now being with A. l. Kirby. who recently opened a gen. eral merchandise store in the liar man block. next door to the Davis drng store. Will be most glad to have you call and see uic.
 bwt ]. F. Averitt.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
SNOW IN MICHIGAN

Bay City, Mich, July 25.-The first fall of snow in the month of July was recorded here yesterday, when for five minutes there was a heavy fall.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Notice to Socialists of Polk County.

Greeting: Comrades, l think now is the time that we begin to or ganize and get ready for 1912. We want a local at every school house in Polk county. and now is the time to start the ball to rolling, and never let it stop until the polls are closed in 1912. Let me hear from you. comrades. Yours, truly,
 Daniel Trigg, County Chairman of the Socialist Party of Polk county, Ark. Hatfield, July 24. 1911.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
IT'S ilo IN DEATH VALLEY.

San Bernardino, Cal, July 22.-- Records for high temperature on the Mojave Desert were broken early in the week, when the ther- m0meter reached il0 degrees at Salt Basin in Death Valley.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Post Card Albums. Photo Albums. Typography Material, Picture Frames Framed Pictures. See the fine line of Oval Frames from SIX 5h up to f6x20, at Hiltebrand's Leading Gallery. if2-29-2w
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Get out that picture and have it framed by Bert Hiltebrand. He has just received g fine line of new moulding. ii2-2o-2w
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Pictures copied or enlarged from any kind of picture by Bert Hii- tebrand, the Leading Photographer. it-29-2w.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Chickens for Safe.

Anyone wanting Rhode Island Red chickens can get them at the E. X. Lewis farm at the uper ford Of Big Fork. Order soon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBoRs|


cnts.
Miss Margaret Nesbit.was in Cairo
/ Friday.
NJ. f. Browner and l.. G. Perks re-
turned home Thursday from st. Louis
where they transacted business the
rast three days,
Misses Edna Miller and Katie Nc
lJeila were shopping in Cairo F1ilay
Mrs. WA lrker Of Valley Reclust
vas in town Friday shopping.
Jas. Capoot is III at his home on
Fast First and High streets.
Little Miss Anna Magdalene Shell
| ton of Walnut street, is quite i'll this
week.
Mr.. and Mis-, A. C. Mertz went to
Cairo Friday to visit the latter's par.
ems for a few days prior to leaving
for their future nome in st, Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Read of Main
Street, have as their guests this week
| tho latters mother, Mrs. Hamilton OF
Cairo, and Jno. Cauble of East
| Prairie. Mo. Mrs. Hamilton left Thurs
day for her home.
| Ino. Strohni mas resigned his posi-
| ton as banana rate, clerk in the I'LL
rois Central office at Mounds for the
more lucrative one of chief rate clerk
In the indianapolis Southern Ry. of
fees at Indianapolis. He will leave
Sunday for the latter city and his
place at Mounds will be taken by
Frank Wilkerson. The latter's posi-
ticn as claim clerk will be occupied
by Walker Lewis, formerly bill clarl
lane ]. L. Marley of the transfer shed
Iwii! 81 the vacancy caused by the
promotion Of Mr.. Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs Claude Smith anc
VIII Davis left Thursday for Fast
Prairie, Nc to spend d few days with
| relatives
Air. and Mrs Geo, Rutledge Went
to White River. Nh. Thursday where
tte former has employment.
Mrs. Mamie Colweli Of Valley Re
alpse was shopping here Friday.
Mrs. inc, Read Is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Robt. Newhonse and ehildrct
returned TO their home at Fulton, XIV.
Friday after weeks visit with fela
tives.
| Mrs. w. L. seifcrt, who hrs beer
/ quite III, is improving,
I Mrs VI. r. Jaccard and mother
1 Mrs Frey, we're Cairo shoppers Fri
/ aay
1 Fred Johnson was among the Cairo
visitors Friday
Mrs. Will Schumacher and daughter
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
MISSING BOOKS
Gail For Return Of Books Taken From
Cairo Public Library on or
After TUESDAY.


Persons having any OF the follow
ng books belonging to the Cairo Pub
lie Library are requested to return
same on Tuesday, Jan, Sd, or soon
hereafter:
Hoosier Schoolmastery
Uncle Toms Cabin coop. %
On Track and Diamond.
Stories of Indian Chieftains.
Mopsa, the Fairy.
Child Stories From the Masters.
New Years Call.
Birds Christmas Carol coop. %
With Washington in Braddock's
campaign.
Cruising on the St. Lawrence.
Betty Haird's Golden Year.
Sheaf of Stories.
Instructions in Military Signaling
Winning the Boy.
Boys of the Streets and How to
Know Them
World Of Graft
Naturalist's Assistant.
Art Of Taxidermy.
Vision of Sir Launfal coop. ~
Albany depot
Richard Caryel coop. A.
Uncle Bernac.
White Company.
Count Of Monte Cristo Coop. 40
Man Of the Hour (cop. l.
Prisoner of Zenda Coop. IT,
Lewis Rand (cop. ID
\ Woman's Vengeance
The Deluge.
Hearts Courageous Coop. ~
Nathalie's Cnum.
BY the Light OF the Soul (cop. ~
Boy Captive Of lleerfeld
My Apingi Kingdom
Against Wind ana Tide.
L. l. POWELL,
Librarian
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
ELcO.

Prof, Pearce is taking his holiday
vacation this week with home folks
al Buneomb.
The Woodmen are repairing and
refitting their hall.
! ~. w White Is repairing his resi-.
/ snce and barn which will add great.
a to the convenience and appear
/ ace OF his property.
\ w. +. Sims went to Dongola Tues
ly.
Geo. Miller went to Ulln Wednes-
Ly.
Mrs. McCord spent Christmas at
Iva.
Mike Leyal Of Kentucky, is visiting
lis brother-in-aw. J. A. kee.
mrs. j. Fl. Albright and children
sited relatives at Beech Ridge and
punds during Christmas.
lElyde Miller of Elco, and Miss En-.
LIP Wilson OF Delta were married at
le home of the brides parents Sun,
lily. Rev. j. H. Albright officiating.
I'm fourteen years Bryan accom-.
\ sshed for the Democratic party what
WA took Moses forty years I'd accom-
III N for the children of Israel. Who
5N & be the Aaron Of the Democratic
I& & Iv9 HAD
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
MOUNDS.
Deem Der 81.

During 1911 use q cool head, goo
sense, a warm heart and you will be
sincere, natural and happy.
Mayor b. I. Britton was a Cairo
and Mound City visitor Friday.
Miss Gladys Blank iss In Care
where she will visit with friends for
two or three days.
D. w. Prindle of Villa Ridge, was
shopping in Cairo Friday.
The Mounds Headlight has change
bands. The new management begnr
with last weeks issue.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Grain have re-
turned from visit to st. Louis an(
Carbondale.
VIM. Fl. Brelsford made a business
trip to Cairo yesterday Mrs. Brela
ford is in Johnson City visiting res
lives for week or two.
Johnnie Simmons and Norris Taylol
attended the opera at Cairo SATURDAY.
evening.
Mrs. H. Light was shopping il
Cairo yesterday.
Mrs, G. J. Morrow, Mrs. Alice
Clark, Mrs. Rosela lille and Mis-
Fay Harris were shopping in Cairt
Friday.
The spidemic OF la grippe seems K
be abating some in this city.
Tim Mahoney's big business hous
ton Delaware is almost ready to oc
cupy,
Resolve to be better man, tx
stand square for the enforcement 0
The law, to aid in cleaner city, conn
ty, state and national government an.
you will be 0. X. for 1911.
Dr. G. r. Farris has returned from
a visit with home folks at Vienna.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
ls,ss
The lyman Twins Today.

Like father, like son" is a IA
n.iliar quotation of ancient lineage,
but 1t Is not often that one hears of
three generations Of the female line
following the same profession. This
unusual occurrence Is happily illus
trated In the case of Patti Louise
Rosa, lea ling support with the Ly-
man Twins at the opera house today,
matinee and night.
Miss Patti Louise Rosa should have
d natural equipment for stage work,
as both her mother and grandmother
were footlight favorites of more than
ordinary degree, The young lady is
daughter Of the jolly Patti Rosa,
remembered with much affection by
the majority OF the amusement low
/ ing public, and Patti Rosa was q
daughter of Madam Cerito, famous
figure on the Italian stage in the last
generation. Skill in dancing was a
great gift in common with all three
Of the family.
Fatti Louisa Rosa has inherited
mucn of her mothers charm and
grace, and has made an enviable repu.
7 tation with numerous farce comedy
productions.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
MOUND CITY.
December 81.

December 81.
rrank McCracken OF New Albany,
u, is circulating among his friends
The city this week.
Vat Wright Of Valley Realus
flsacted business here Friday.
y. Coulter Of Oscar, XIV, ami III
st Coulter oil isgazil, Ind, are visit
* the formers family here this
| ek
Miss Ruth Magowen Of Alton, who
the guest Of Rev and Mrs. Baker,
| seriously Ill. Little Miss Virginia
Urine. Of Alton, ILL., WAC is also
Fitting at this home, is on the sick
80.
Miss Alice Tucker of Cairo, was in
be city Thursday.
Z NJ 's Mary Mulroneg Miss Julia
enuler ana Lawrence Mulroacy were
afro visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Sarah Cub returned home Fri
lay from weeks visit with fela
Ives at Villa Ridge. N
Mrs Carl Meyer and brother, Joe
vesterman, returned home Friday
rom New Orleans, where they have
pcnt the holidays with their par
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
NEW YEARS DAY.

Monday, January, End, will be off.
rially observed as New Years Day at
the Cairo postoffice. Carriers VIII
make the morning delivery and col
eetion trips but no other. service
will be required of them on that day
General delivery windows will close
at noon. Money order and registry
divisions will be closed all day. Mail
will be dispatched from the postoffico
same as on other days.
SIDNEY B. MILLER,
Postmaster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
OLSON WOULD MEET
WRESTLERS IN CAIRO

Sporting Editor Bulletin: In be.
half of my brother, Chas Mr. Olson,
would like to challenge any wrestler
in this country at the light i1eavy
weight limit, no one barred Would
like either Demetral, the Greek, or
Cnallender, the conductor Seems
Cairopapers about IIagerman makipg
Ia noise like a champion, would Tx
to take him on for good measure
Would meet either of these men TO
Ia reasonable side bet. Have sewers
open dates after Jan. 20, 1911 Thank
Ing you in advance fer space, | re
main,
Yours truly,
ROBT. OLSEN
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
"Arlzona" Coming,

ARIZONA" was first produced in
Chicago about eight years ago Al.
that time the piece and its author
were unknown. Sheer merit has
forced them into recognition in New
York, the city which is said to mold
the destiny of plays. However, Chi
cago seemed no less appreciative of
Arizona" than prior to its New York
triumph. If the recent engagement Of
the piece at the Chicago Auditorium
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
Seats For MADAM X.o

The advance seat sale for Madam
X, which no doubt will be one Of the
largest ever seen in Cairo. will be
opened next Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock. The prices arranged are, en-
tire lower floor $3.50; balcony, u and
st00, and gallery 50 cents, Tele-
phone orders will not be taken until
the line at the window Is broken. Mail
orders accompanied by check or mon
ely order will be given prompt atten-
ton.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting OF the stock.
holders of the Alexander County
Savings Bank Of Cairo, Illinois, viii
be held at he Directors room in the
above named bank in the city oil
Cairo. Illinois, on Wednesday,, Jan
nary 4, 1911, at 1880 O'clock for the
purpose Of electing a Board Of Direc
sors and such ether business as may
oe brought before said meeting.
JAMES H, GALLIGAN,
Cashier.
Iairo Ill. December s. 1910.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
Matinee Today.

A reserved matinee will be given
today by the Lyman Twins at the
opera house for their new musical
comedy, THE Prize Winners Matt
nee prices %, IS, 80 and rs cents,
children Is cents any seat in the
house, Evening prices, Is, 30, Is
and $t00.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
"Lion and the Mouse"

LION and the MOUSE"
In tine Lion and the Mouse
which Henry B. Harris is to produce
here soon, the great third act scene
where a mere girl denounces the
greatest money baron and political
power Of the time, never fails tt
create the keenest interest and most
enthusiastic applause. The play Of
financial conspiracy is splendidly
llayed by. a company especially Sc
lscted for Its Interpretation.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-01
cairo, ILL.,. December 8. 1910.

For the convenience Of patrons
the street car line, books containing
70 tickets for s1.o0 are for sale at n.
9. schuh's Drug Store and at the o.
flee, 1908 Washington. Cairo Electri
g. Traction Company