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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1898
Page
5
G W Petty, Fr Wimberl and W R Blacksom are named as candidates for Sheriff, County Clerk and County Clerk/Recorder respectively on the Republican ticket. The note also lists various local social and civic updates including visits, remodeling, farming weather, and forthcoming events.
Sheriff Joplin and Revenue officers destroyed a moonshiner's still near Janssen and arrested Anderson Young for illicit whiskey. He appeared before a Texarkana commissioner, bound over to federal court, then sent to Fort Smith for trial. Neighbors praise his good reputation and allege he is victim of circumstances. Nearby, a seven foot fig tree at Camp Ground drew interest, while Marshaltown investor B E Shirk and son visited seeking opportunities in Mena. Additional notes cover new arrivals in town, a city inspection by General Manager Gillham, and a cholera remedy endorsement from Rev. Costley. For sale by F. C. Savage.
Sheriff Tackett of Montgomery County rode into Mena with two horse thieves in handcuffs, the horses stolen from his Mt Ida place last Saturday. The suspects refuse to name themselves and are likely the same pair sought in Hot Springs for horse theft. They will be taken back to Mt Ida for detention. Also includes a testimonial ad for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by C L Boggs of Stumptown Gilmar County WV, now sold by F C Savage.
Vale's confession after re arrest implicates Wesley Bass, a mail carrier near Mena, saying molds were hidden on Bass farm. Bass was arrested despite his good reputation. Community groups fund and plan a 40 by 40 pavilion in Janssen park for the Polk county business exhibit, to be finished by August 18.
Democratic Republican and populist chairs approve a county wide canvass for all parties' representative candidates. Speeches are limited to five minutes for most and three quarters for primary speakers, starting at noon with township committee control. Schedule lists townships and dates from August 11 through August 25, 1898. DeWitt's Little Early Risers promoted as effective, small pills for constipation and stomach issues.
The Carder building committee selects T. M. Carder as chairman to organize a reunion for veterans of both blue and gray on August 18 at Janssen park. Activities include camp, reorganization, supper, campfire jokes and songs, roll call, procession, and a celebration of Mena's second anniversary.
The Western Union relay office must relocate its general offices to Texarkana due to a Texas court ruling requiring in state offices. The move will occur Saturday and will take two telegraph operators, GC. W. Smith and J. H. King, away from this location. Mr. Smith plans to move his family in the fall.
Arkansas voters in Polk county and Mena will hear political addresses from Guy Jones Democratic nominee for governor Hon UH F Auten Republican nominee and Hon W S Morgan Populist nominee in Janssen park starting at 11 a.m. The leaders travel statewide delivering speeches on current issues drawing a large crowd next Friday.
A Topeka, Kansas boy abroad at Santiago writes home denying rumors of his death. He reports receiving the paper claiming he was killed and buried in Cuba, expressing disbelief and noting a graveyard-like scene while affirming he is alive. He closes with cautious humor about his situation.
An 1886 Toledo notice pledges cash for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J. Cheney & Co. swear the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured case, notarized by A W Gurason. The ad promotes internal use and testimonials and lists sale by druggists at 75 cents.
An advertiser urges parents to use Scott's Emulsion for sickly babies and delicate children. Fifteen to twenty drops in a bottle four times daily is said to boost nourishment when other foods fail. The claim extends to summer use and recommends doctor confirmation.
The town near Port Arthur Line grows rapidly with extensive lumber operations valued at 250000 dollars and multiple mills and stores. A horticultural society led by Dr James and Mr Burton promotes berry and fruit growing, aiming to ship early and late berries to northern and southern markets. Next meeting slated for Saturday August 20 with plans to pool fruit trees for wholesale pricing. DeWitts Little Early Risers promoted.
Notice to all candidates seeking general election placement September 1808. Pay required fee at Polk County treasurer, obtain receipt, file with county election commissioners to have name on official ballot. A Gurreen chair. W IvaN Matheny, Ivry. Also advertises Poor Richard's Almanac from Benjamin Franklin with offer of a free copy at Savages's drug store.
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