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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1898
Page
5
Local political announcements for Congress Sheriff and Assessor are made. Several civic and business updates follow, including court-friendly moves, hotel work, church activities, property dealings, railroad positions, and community events such as a Woman's Literary Club meeting and a new baseball organization.
Mrs L P Curtis and Mrs L J Heron plan to locate a young ladies seminary at Mena Arkansas with a five acre tract pledged and financial aid discussed. Architects prepare building plans while town seeks scholarships and public support to make Mena the educational center of Western Arkansas.
W D Egoff of Mena Lumber reports plans for twenty cottages to be erected on Mt Mena by the M K and K Trust Company. Each 18 by 32 feet with large porch and fireplace, designed for guest comfort, with bids invited from local contractors.
The Mena Telephone Company records rapid public support since opening last November with sixty subscribers. Under Mr. Charles Jobert, the exchange list now shows ninety subscribers, illustrating local enthusiasm for well run public services. J B Peatarnstour of Rocky, Ariz. urges Sabbath school conventions across Polk County for organized county and township gatherings.
A historical advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a blood purifier that also cleanses and regulates kidneys, stomach, liver, and bowels. Sold by F. Savage and Jackson Drug Company.
N M Roaca of Sherwood Avenue east of the depot in Lobb Mena Arkansas offers 100 bushels of potatoes to any farmer willing to take them on a share basis for planting.
The old council completed business and sworn in the new administration. Bills totaling 65.04 were approved and the street commissioner salary set at 1.50 per day. Committees for finances streets ordinances and fires were named by Mayor Mark Whayne. Bonds for May and Marshal Hill were approved and oath taken. Meeting adjourned to May. Closing Out Sale offered furniture at unheard of prices from Mena store with unconditional sale. W. H Booth & Co.
Results from the Democratic primary held in Howard County on April 2 show Carter with a small majority over McRae for congressman. Shaver carried the county for circuit judge by twenty eight votes over Feazel, with J. S. Steele for prosecuting attorney, J. M. Holtz for representative, L. Haller for Sheriff, and ex-Senator John Bell for county judge winning in partial fashion amid unclear notes.
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