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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Rev. cyrus r s'timson of the Con-
gregational church left. Tuesday after
noon, for Houlton, where he Will at
tend The state conference of Congre-
gationaI churches. He will return
home ON Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

ernoon frosd 'hlga fater home on Brook
street.. 1teV T. C. Wifittemore of the
First BAPTIST church OBLIGATED. The
burial VAS at the Pine Grove ceme-
ters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

The japanese Government has sus-
pended the granting Of water power
rights by provincial authorities and is
making systematic survey of the
empires resources of that nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Samuel Grant Chapter d. A r., will
neet Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Nora Grant Rice. Farm
ingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

\ business meeting of the Currents
Events Club will be held at $50
"Wednesday evening at the home OF
Miss Della Collins. \ full attendance
is urged,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10
COL. HIGCINSON.
The Famous Author, Sol
dier and Preacher Dead.
Passes Away atCanbTidge Home
at Age Of 81 Years.
General Breakdown Precedes Heath
Sketch OF Eveniful Life.

- - ,n. L. y of in. ,,rnn,, of famous
eaI.oIa.s on0 abatitia9fs,s ~ ME >
-, 90 died at 17ie homo haro to
-. aood e. vaare
SaI rIioginson had haao IN n,,t abont
N - ,,e,,eraI kroel;;,,sr ~, Of tic
,oo1ti a,,a tn old AGE bseaf,1o annaront
h,,t ,,,as not considered e.erions until
toaa,, chen NJ, tIigeinea+ bacar,a nm
consc;ans and M hone was hold ont
fa,, lii. r,teo,,trr
v.ido.y and ono danelttar er,rviva
NJ. n parnc,- az Raston VIM ,gera
with hin, at the end
"Fe write good English and To have
something to say WAS the youthful
ambition Of the Canteusgan WnOse
-, and tongue we're eve stilled to-
r..,ht. Two years ago. ct. Higgir soa
SAID that he had attained his one
great ambition IN life. He said he
realized that it WAS OF great impor-
tance that the literary man Shout,
haze some other interest which would
take him away from his studies and
bring him face to lace with other men,
that it Was desirable that he should
lie reforner AMI have some nat
ural gift OF TASTE for public speak
ine.
In tais respect said Col. Higgsn-
srn. "rfF life has been i fortunate
one. and has connected me closely
With several important reforms: es-
peeiaIly those relating to the cmanci-
p;t.ien and instruction of colored
race. ana tic education and cnfran-
cais@mcnt If women. So far my AM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

John Henderson and daughter
Gladys. who came here ON account of
the death Of the late Fred HENDERSON.
returned 20 Rockville. Mass, Tuesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Mrs. George Reed returned Tuesday
evening from Florida. where she has
been for several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

The Kirk Brown Stock Co. has been
booked to appear at the City Opera house
for the week commencing May Is. This
company carries an enormous amount of
scenery for THOR special plays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Arehduke John was the younger son of
the late Grand Duke Leopold II of Tus-
eanE. lie was born in 1852 lie renoune-
ed his rank and TILES and called himself
John Orth. He married Milly Stieba an
actress, in London. July. 1890. aud with
his wife sailed on his vessel. Santa Mar
saretha. for Chilli Since then nothing
has been heard Of the archduke and it is
believed the vessel was wrecked in a
terrific storm and that all on board per-
iShel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Miss Ella Cooper, clerk in Mooers'
Ladies' Exchange. is confined TO her
home in Randolph by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

y consignment of 10000 trout fry were
placed in Mcssalonskec lake near the
Sawtcllc cove Tuesday afternoon under
the direction of the Fish & Game Asso-
citation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10
1s''s GARDNER
Funeral Tuesday Of Late
Fred H. Henderson.
Gardiner vs.. Brunswick, 800
This Afternoon,
Society and Social Eyents-A Mar
riage-Personal Notes.

Charles Lane is guest of E. b. Con
nor and family, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

of thda h eric2is Embassy at Paris.
who are the guests of Amba ssador and
Mrs. Reid, viii be presented With
other Americans at the court tomorrow
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Scott Hodgksns was in Lewiston
Tuesday for short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

a Food sale will be held at the Whit
comb grocery store Wednesday afternoon
by the members of the Domestic Science
committee OF the Woman's Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10
DEATH CT ARcHDUkE JOHN.
Controversy Settled Tuesday in Su-
creme Court at Vienna.

Vienna, May a-The controversy re-
sardine the fate Of Archduke John sal
vator Of Austria, otherwise known 4s
John 0rth. was legally settled today Tho
supreme court decided that his death
must b presumed to have occurred july
IL 1891
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10
ED CONGRESS-.
House Democrats Split on Economy
The Reciprocity Hearing.

Washington. May 9-Democratic har-
mony broke today on the rocks of econ
omS. Acting upon the instructions of Its
caucus held early in the session, the par
y leaders brought two resolutions into
the House for passage today cutting off
scores of employees and rearranging the
basis of committee elerkships upon u
more economical plan.
The first resolution. that cutting off $50.
COO worth of employees, went through
without much trouble. The second one.
however, providing session clerks for sew
eral committees, broke up the Democrat
tc ranks, but finally was passed.
Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
held the attention of the House today.
Reports We're received from committees
on resolutions of inquiry and the COM
mittee on territories which met early in
the day and approved the subcommittee
report recommending statehood for both
territories after they shall have voted or
certain constitutional amendments.
The House today formally passed the
Hardwick resolution for an investigation
of the American Sugar Refining Co and
other sugar concerns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10
Funeral of Late Charles Gullifer

The funeral of the hate Charles Gul-
Iifer was held at 2,3o Tuesday aft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10
WATERvILLE.

The Watcr,ih- High baseball team
viii play Hebron. Wednesday aftcr-
noon. at Hebron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Ralph Richards Colby. 81. who is
in the employ Of the United States
government survey, is at his home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Washington. May Acknowledging
the killing Of Americans at I'll Paso and
Douglas as murders, senator Stone of
Missouri today made Il second speech Of
protest against the inactivity of the Unit
cd states in The protection of its cit-
zens along the Mexican border He APP
pcaled to tho committee on foreign rela-
tions to take up his resolution for the
protection of Americans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Washington. May 9,--Thc Joint rcsou-
ton providing for election OF United
States senator's by direct vote OF the
people, which already has passed the
House, is to be taken mp in the SENATE
Thursday and kept before it until voted
upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-10

Washington, May 9.-Representativcs OF
the farming interests appeared again to-
day before the Senate finance commit
tee IN opposition to the Canadian reci-
procity bill. 1t was contended that the
agreement was direct blow at the farm
or and without benefit to the consumer.
The speakers included Charles NJ. Gard
ner, representing the Massachusetts
Grange.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
.ROIIND FOR ARKANsAs.n

Texas for starvation,
 New Mexico for immigration,
 To hell with Taft's administration I'm bound for Arkansas"
 These words were painted in large letters cl a covered wagon that passed through an Oklahoma town the other day. The old gent in charge said that he had been through Texa and New Mexico and had not found enough water to put out a camp fire, nor grass enough to feed a billy goat. Me Curtain (Ok.) Gazette.
 And the traveller had the r.ght tip. and if he just strikes Arkansas on the west line of Polk county, he can water his team and himself in the clear, pretty Mountain Fork river, and find green fields, fat cat- tie and happy people for miles. Plenty of water, the purest. on
 earth.
 Plenty of sunshine, and green
 trees cool shade, Plenty of flrewood, of eating no
 dearth--
 Plenty of everything, for man and
 for maid.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
ENTERPRIsING MENA.

The Times-Record, in it's Arkan- sas notes, says:
 sMena has decided that she will be represented in the Arkansas on Wheels train, and will be on hand with a fine exhibit. Enterprising Mena."
 The Arkansas on Wheels" train is going to visit many states, locali- ties where there are good people who would come to our state if they knew what sort of a country we had. Mena is going to have a display on that train, and every man, woman and child in Mena should take hold and help. It is expected that a meeting will be called to promote this enterprise next week. Watch for it.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
EXECUTION SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that l will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on a credit of three months, at the southeast entrance to the court house of Polk County, at Mena, Ar kansas, on the 9th day of September, 1911, between the hours of o'clock in the forenoon and o'clock In the afternoon. the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Arkansas, towit:
 Lots : and in Block 6. town of Hatton.
 Also 214 acres, more or less, de- scribed as follows: Beainning at the southeast corner of the SWA SWA Section 36, Tp. S.. R. 32 w, and run. ming thence north 19 rods, thence west IS rods thence south 19 rods, thence east IS rods to place of beginning, said property having been levied upon by me as the property of J. G. Johns, to satisfy an execution in my hands against him issued out of the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County Arkansas, in favor of w. NJ Piplxin. Given under my hand as Sheriff of Polk County, Arkansas, this 18th day 5-4 J. A. THORNTON. Sheriff.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24

ize what you have in Polk county, instead of slow, steady growth, you will certainly have a boom.
 If you think there is any likeli- hood of our interesting the manag- CTS of Arkansas on Wheels" to come this way, we would be glad 10 have you put us in touch with them. Yours truly,
 S. l.. Johnson.
 Polk county is going to be repre- sented on this Arkansas on Wheels train. That much is as sured. But to make this most ef- fective will require a united effort on the part of Mena. There should be furnished thousands of booklets to distribution, as well as the best in exhibits.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
RATIONAL BREVITIES.
 (Davidson.)

If you love God and humanity, speak not evil of anyone.
 Knock on your town and you will soon be without friends or sym pathy.
 Little deeds of crookedness indi- cate both dishonesty and lack oi good sense.
 A conclusion reached under high tension of feeling is correspondingly incorrect.
 Your daily department is truth ful witness that will sustain or con- demn at every test.
 Speak the truth or keep your mouth shut, and the latter course is often wise, anyhow.
 Small deeds of kindness and hon. esty are the filling which go to make a web of character that will withstand the assault of all foes.
 So far as our own acts are con- eerned, our intense desire to do or force to do or not. The act depends upon the desire, except when fear not to do furnish the necessary deters.
 All the material pearls and prec- i0us stones of earth are totally worthless to a dying man. but the value of righteousness, whether im- parted by the Buddhist or christian, Is jewel incompatible by the side of earth's rarest pearls.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
BOOST POLK COUNTY.

That now is the accepted time to do great things for Polk county is beyond question.
 In the first place, the eyes of the country are on Arkansas, and the world is coming to look upon it as it is, the best section of the United States.
 Then Polk county is in milk and honey" at this time-its crops be- ing superior to any former time, it's people full of the spirit of progress and hopeful.
 In undertaking any work the first thing is to look about for the most suitable tools. At this time the best way to put Polk county before the world is through the use of the Arkansas on Wheels" train, which leaves Little Rock in October on a tour of Eastern states.
 Illustrative of how people who know look upon this enterprise, letter from s. l.. Johnson of the Corn Belt Business College of Oel- vein. Ia. follows:
 To The Star, Mena, Ark.
 Gentlemen:--If there is any way in which we can get in touch with the managers or the Arkansas on Wheels" we should like very much to do so.
 The people in this section of the country for several years have been emigrating to the Dakotas and Can- ada. This year the crops in both places have not been as favorable as anticipated and there is grow ing tendency favoring the south, and if the display could run through this section of country with poprer advance notices of their coming, we know it would do much good. In faet e., we sa have have thought for some time lt would pay Polk county to |send display here for three weeks at time to some of the leading agricultural regions of Ithis state. They need not necessar- fly stop at the largest cities to meet with the best results.
 Several years ago the writer be- came interested in property near Grannis. and this years success would tend to increase the sale of land in that section and throughout the entire county, if the land hold CTS there would but realize that their iand is worth more money than what they are asking for it. The greatest difficulty we have had to overcome has been the low wall ues of the land. the people generally believing that it is too cheap 10 be jof any good. and when the time comes that the nersh begins to reai-
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
CROP REPORTS
 BEING DOUBTED
News From Canada Telling or Biy Yields There No Longer Accept ed--Northwest Threshfng
 Proves Disappointment.

Chicago, Aug. i9.-Unfavorable threshing returns sent wheat Up in lively fashion today, the close being 3-8 to i-2 to 5-8 over yester- day. Corn was irregular, closing i-4 to 3-S lower to i-8 to IA higher.
 The wheat pit turned bullish to- day. Reports of poor htrvest re- suits in the American northwest were written largely while the traders were unable to see the con- tinued story of grand crops in the Canadian wheat country. The lat ter up to today has been the great influence under which prices have declined. The opening was with show of strength, but shortly after ward prices Jagged until on top Of the domestic harvest reports the most influential of grain houses be- gan to buy. Then the pit became active. December closed at 90. Sep- tember closed 5-8 up at 90la. Cash wheat was firm.
 Corn prices were higher early un- der buying by leading local traders, but when this demand was satisfied prices gave way to an extent, es- pecially the September option. Sep- tember corn closed IA to 3-S down at 64 5-S to 64 3-4. December sold between @ t-4 to 62 3-8 and Of 7-S and closed at 62 i-8.
 December oats sold between A 7-S to 4i f-2, closing 3-8 to i-S higher at 44 3-4.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
NOTICE TO CONFIRM TITLE.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 22nd day of August, 1911, Chas. Burnett filed in my office his petition to the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas, praying said court at It's April term. 1911, by its decree to con- firm and quiet his title to the follow ing described land situated in Polk County. Arkansas, to-wit: NWA of NEA, Sec. 27, and the SWH SWA and all that part of the SEA SWA and SWA SEA of Sec. 22. lying south of the Dallas and Cherry Hill public road all in Township ? south, of Range 29 west.
 Therefore, all persons claiming any interest in and to said lands or any part thereof are hereby warned and called upon to appear in said court within six weeks from this date and show cause, if any there be, why the title of the said petitioner in and to said lands should not be in him for ever quieted and confirmed
 Witness my hand as Clerk of said Chancery Court this 22nd day of Aug ust, 1911. H. J. GREEN, Clerk. -f
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
NOTICE TO CONFIRM TITLE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that on the 22nd day of August, 1911, A. E. Wear filed in my office his petition to the Chancery Court of Polk County. Arr kansas, praying said court at its April term, 1911, by its decree to confirm and quiet his title to the following ty. Arkansas, to-wit: Eh of NWA and SWA of NWA of Sec. 27, in T.. &, R. 29 w. Therefore. all persons claiming any interest in and to said lands or any part thereof, are here by warned and called upon to appear in said court within six weeks from this date and show cause if any there be. why the title of the said petition CT in and to said lands should not be in him forever quieted and confirmed.
 Witness my hand as Clerk of said Chancery Court on this 22nd day of August, 1911. H. J. GREEN, Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
LUMBER MILLS CLOSED
Action Is Taken to Combat Steps to Uni0nize Plants in Texas and
 Louisiana.

Orange, Tex, Aug. 20.-More than a score of the larger lumber mills in Texas and Louisiana and, Gulf coast timber territory were closed down yesterday by order of the Southern Lumber Operators Asso- citation to combat the efforts of the Brotherhood of Timber Workers to unionize the plants. Ten large mills in this territory were closed down on account of labor troubles. These thirty odd mills employed regularly about i2,000 men and had a daily output of about 100000 feet of lumber. The close down is for an indefinite period. -
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24


 lost sight Of. This was especially obvious this year by the compara- lively small number of exhibitors. r All this time very few indeed of the people outside of Mena haze paid a cent into the treasury of the fair association, or assumed any re- sponsibility or done any work for its success. save to come in and com pete for premiums offered.
 Last week those attending the fair elected, in accordance with usual methods, new officers for the fair association. The judgment of the voters may be good or bad--but it is no hidden secret that these of llcers are convinced. as are all real workers in the fair, that future fairs must be conducted along diff ferent lines. No three or four men are hereafter going to assume all responsibility and do all the work and receive all the blame if things do not go to suit the people.
 To be still more explicit, more people in Polk county must take an interest in the fair. The associa- tion must be put on a more definite business basis.
 The Star believes that in any event the first purpose of the fair must Do kept constantly in view that is, the maintenance of the ex- of the products of the coun- ty in it's highest and best form. This feature should also be main tained for all the people as nearly free Of cost as possible.
 It would seem also that amuse- ment features should be provided. These should be of q class to justify the people to patronize them on their merits as such, and the peo- pie should be willing to pay for such entertainment. And 1t would seem just, also, that those seeking to be thus entertained should be. glad to have the proceeds used in paying premiums, in paying for the free entertainments, such as bands of music, for constructing and main taining buildings, grounds and nec- essary improvements.
 All these expenses must be pro- yided for. Other fairs everywhere do this by charging admission to the grounds and for amusement and entertainment, and to certain classes of exhibitors.
 So far as known no other fair ev- CT was conducted along the lines of those held in Mena, where no charges have been made except to strictly amusement features.
 The new officers of the Mena and Polk county Fair Association feel that a change must be made. They want to know the ideas of the peo- pie who are interested-the people who elected them.
 The Star earenstly solicits such ideas, especially from the people outside of Mena.
 Don't wait until some action is decided upon and then go about finding fault and telling how it should be done.
 Let's start in now and keep at the work of making the Sixteenth An- nual Fair an example for the years to come.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24

Don't neglect the warnings of na- ture. If your appetite is poor, breath bad, tongue coated. you will be sick unless you take steps to put your system in good condition. Prickly Ash Bitters is the remedy you need. It cleanses the entire system. w. c. Vandiver, special agent; Jackson Drug and Furniture Co, special agent; Davis Drug Co., special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
DE QUEENS FIRST BALE.
Came From Red Colony Township
 and Sold for f5 ls Gents Pound.

De Queen, Aug. 2i.-De Queens first bale of cotton arrived this morning and was purchased by Milt Harris at f5 E cents per pound. The bale weighed AT pounds and brought S72.04. In addition the seed sold for a good price.
 The first bale was raised by Jim Coulter. roiored, on the Graves farm four miles east of Lockesburg. Coulter. colored. on the Graves farm high price he received and says he expects to market the balance of his crop in this good town.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
WARNING oRnER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk
 U. B. Blosser, Plaintiff, ys. Mary
 Blosser. Defendant--In the Polk
 Chancery Court
 The defendant, Mary Blosser. is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. ]. E. Blosser. Aug. 1s 1911. H. ]. GREEN, Clerk. Wright Prickett. atty for pitf E. J. Lundy, atty. for deft
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24

The Fair is over. Now let's start getting ready for the next, instead of waiting until a few days before it comes off. And first of all, let's hear from the people on how they want the next one conducted.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
NAMING OLDER.

In Justice Court, Center Township, Polk County, Arkansas-Before H. J. Radcliffe, ]. P E. T.. Roach, Plaintiff, vs. J. P. Hatche, Defendant
 The defendant, J. F. Hatche. is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, E. T. Roach.
 H. J. RADCLIFFE, J. P L. N. Burnett. atty. for non-res. delft 34-4
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24

Purify the body to resist malarial germs by putting the system in per- feet order. prickly Ash Bitters is a wonderful system regulator. w. c. Vandiver, special agent; Jackson Drug and Furniture Co, special agent; Davis Drug Co.,, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
GOODBYE OKLAHOMA.
Carl Morris Says He Will Leave
 the State Forever.

Tulsa, Ok, Aug. 20.--Carl Morris the white hope," who will leave tonight for New Yorl- City to pre- pare for bout with simray Flynn, said today the bout will be pulled off in New York City about the middle of September. IF I win from Flynn I'll never return to Ok lahoma to live" Norris saia this afternoon. They don't want me here and I'll remaii, away. Per haps l feel over confident, but the world will know me better in six weeks"