Judge Boyd Visits Mena On Port Arthur Route Inspection
Kansas City judge David Boyd arrived Wednesday and met with local residents including Mr and Mrs A M Finney. He toured Mena with Townsite Agent J P Landes to assess the Pittsburg and Gulf railroad line for eastern capitalists seeking investment. Boyd praised Mena’s growth and promised a favorable report, then proceeded to Port Arthur to review the port and ship canal before returning. Loyd cites confidence in reorganization of Pittsburg and Gulf properties under one management by September 20.
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David Boyd
Kansas City
Mena White
Port Arthur
City
A. M. Finney
J. P. Landes
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Judge Boyd
Mena
New Sea
Great Ship Canal
A. E. Stilwell
Pittsburg & Gulf
Port Arthur Ship Canal
Kansas City Belt Line
Pleasant Whist Party Honors Minnie Prince at Holden Home
A pleasant evening of whist at the J E Holden residence on Port Arthur avenue honored Miss Minnie Prince, guest of Miss Frane Johnson. Prizes were awarded to Miss Maude Shaver, Miss Effie Powell, and Dr. Livingston amid elegant refreshments and socializing with local residents. The event benefited park and Spring area improvements, funded by the surplus remaining after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Holden
Port Arthur Avenue
Minnie Prince
Frane Johnson
Maude Matheny
France Johnson
Maude Shaver
Lida Kelly
Effie Powell
Death in Wichita Typhoid Claims Clyde Conklin
Mr B t Conklin received a telegram Tuesday from a Wichita nephew stating Clyde Conklin died Monday night in that city of typhoid fever. He left Tuesday for Kansas City to join relatives who will transport the body to Greely Nebraska for interment. The deceased was a young man of high standing and was about to take charge of a lumber yard at Hennessey Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B 'T. Conklin
Wichita
Kan
Clyde Conklin
Conklin
Kansas City
Greely
Neb
Hennessey
Accident in Railroad Yards Claimed Injury At Work
At about 10 10 Tuesday Mr Clenda Key sustained a serious accident while assisting in the railroad yards. While coaling an engine he was caught under a chute and dragged under the fall. He was taken to the division surgeon for treatment of his wounds.
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Clenda
Man Reported in Serious Condition After Incident
De Davis says the individual was driven home in a serious condition but expects recovery.
Farewell Reception for Lawrence Fretwell at Southern Hotel
About fifty guests gathered at the Southern Hotel last Monday to bid farewell to Lawrence Fretwell who left on the 10 20 tram for his former home in Kansas. Fretwell, a telegraph operator and former Western Union manager in town, leaves with many friends wishing him success in his future endeavors.
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Southern
Lawrence Fretwell
Kansas
Fretwell
Western Union
County plans September start for new court house
The county judge and courthouse commissioners decide to commence work on the new courthouse the first of September. A crew is already sinking the well deeper, and Judge Matheny will travel to Kansas City next week to purchase building materials.
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Court House
Star
Matheny
Kansas City
Mrs G J Powell Visits Mena In Brief Stop
Mrs G J Powell mother of Mr Barton Powell of the Star force came from Siloam Springs last Friday for a two day visit to Mena, returning Saturday night. Although the stay was brief she expressed great satisfaction with the town and hopes to return for a longer visit.
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G. J. Powell
Barton Powell
The
Star Force
Siloam Springs
Powell
Pay Increase Notice At Round House
Foreman J B Bushmeyer announced that on August 20 all workers in the shops and round house will receive a pay increase from five to twenty five percent. The townspeople welcome the move as it benefits local employees and the community. The article also notes Mt Mena recorded 92 degrees yesterday, the hottest on record for the resort.
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J. B. Bushmeyer
Round House
Mt. Mena
Local Red Men Lodge Hosts Ball for Visiting Fr I O Red Men
The Improved Order of Red Men hosted visiting Red Men from De Queen and soldiers at a Friday night ball. Revelers enjoyed refreshments and tests, with the event described as royal and well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicely
Improved Order of Red Men
de Queen
Rested Well Last Night At Coal Chutes
Claude Key, reported seriously injured at the coal chutes Tuesday, rested well that night and friends believe the injuries are less severe. The item notes optimism for recovery and mentions community improvements, local prospects, and a call for desirable homesteaders. A panther or mountain lion sightings are reported and the Jackson Drug Co. advertises supplies.
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Claude Key
Hudgins Bros unload wagons as town awakes activity
Local notes report Hudgins Bros unloading a car load of wagons on Tuesday. The shower Tuesday afternoon brought relief to residents. Several visitors are noted, including Rev C D Whitwam, Miss Maude Shaver, S P Murrey, W B Nelson, and others at various inns and sites around Mena. News covers moves, arrivals, and upcoming plans across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudgins Bros
Schurman On Philippines Openness And Native Rebellion
United States commissioner Jacob Gould Schurman arrived in Chicago after a six month study in the Philippines and said he would report to President McKinley. He cautioned on discussing negotiations with Aguinaldo, blamed tyranny by religious orders and corrupt justice for rebellion, and avoided committing on policy or duration to suppress the insurrection. Dispatches from Manila and Washington report engagements with insurgents, casualties, and strategic movements in Negros mountains, Angeles, and nearby areas. A mule transport to Manila and a cavalry horse shipment also noted along with a state surplus shipment map forthcoming.
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Chicago
Jacob Gould Schurman
United States
Philippines
McKinley
Ithaca
Aguinaldo
Schurman
Sehurman
MAD
OTT
Washington
War Department
Manila
Te Sixth Infantry
Mbuan Negros Mountains
Taglos
Panay Bo
Otis
Atay
Alfred We
Alfred We, Drew
Twelfth Infantry
Willis Uline
Angeles
Boxemy
Otla
Alfred Drew
Texas
Military Academy
Spain
Third
Texas Volunteer
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Southern Hotel
Foran Gap
Mr. Cross
Jackson Drug Co
Tlantingdon
Basil Bell
Mary Winters
Bell
John Bumsport
Miss Winters
M. A. Simmons
C. D. Whitwam
Springdale
Miss Maude Shaver
Rocky Comfort
S. P. Murrey
Pt. Smith
W. B. Nelson
Shreveport
P. Cobb
Jenssen
Capitol
KE McMichael
John Park
St. Joseph
National
Mr. James Sneed
Boonville
L. W. Hicks
Edna McCullough
Thomasville, I. 'T
Dr. Gibbs
Lochridge
Erwin C. Funk
Rogers Democrat
Enos Donaldson
Texarkana
Dan Burns
Helen Gould
Camp Wilder
N.S. Gallentine
W. S. Graham
Howard
J. 1
Todd
Topeka
Kas
Fred McKee
Bowers
J. ©. McKee
Kenneth Golden
Pittsburg
Mrs
J. B. Holden
H. Murray
Fonsora
Ohio
C. A. Cummins
WN. Knight
Knight
Wamule Werolyery
Lim
Mr. W. O. Davis
Orleans
Toesdy
J. I and
J. R. Davis
A. A. Cunningam
Lege
Jim Cunningham
Lane
Oklahoma Vineway Company
Ft. Smith
Our City
J. W.cunningham
Hot Springs
Roger
Radcliffe
Ed Gibbs
Eureka Springs
Caddo, ST
A. P. Hope
Ope & Hergrove
Joe Lake
Marshall, Tex
J. C. McKee
Janssen Avenue
Fred
J. E. Watts
Missouri
Iowa
Mrs. Watts
Taws
Durham & Batson Mining Exchange
John H. Hamilton
Canton
E. T. Hull
Lynn County
Miss Johnson
Miss Prince
J. B. Helden
J. W. McCrarey
J.T. Spring
Messrs
C. ‘St. Mackey
D. ©. Utger
St. Louis
Messrs Sneed & Jones
Mena Street
Notestine
Parl Vair
Negron
Bruah
Leutenant
Lieut. Cole
Sixth Infantry
Negros
Lagana Bay
Calamara
Lake
San Francisco
Siam
Honolulu
Seattle
Wash
Garone
Third Cavalry
Jefferson City
Thomas M. Rixey
Jackson Drag Co
Wittt
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