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Newspaper

Mena Star

Location

Mena, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1899

Page

7

End Not in Sight General Lawton a Terror to Rebels

Manila reports on the Philippine conflict describe General Lawton as a terror to insurgents as he advances on San Isidro and threatens Tarlac. Filipino leaders, buoyed by rain and volunteers leaving, hope Congress opposes annexation and aims to prolong fighting into the presidential campaign. Separately, a dynamite blast at a mining plant near Oronogo injuries five workers and devastates the facility on the Hannum McElroy tract.

Manila San Francisco Aguinaldo MacArthur San Fernando Lawton San Isidro Tarlie Tarlac Malolos Lana Mascardo Luna Congress Gilbert Henry Gilbert Hannum and McElroy American Zinc, Lead and Smeltng Company Oronogo

Arnica Salve Claim Promises Quick Pain Relief

A Frightful Blunder advertises Hucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world for killing pain and speeding healing. It promises cures for old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions and claims a best pile cure. Sold by Pr. C. Savage druggist at three cents a box with a cure guaranteed.

Hucklen Pr. C. Savage

Five Die In Dynamite Blast At Marguerite Mill

Joplin Missouri reports an explosion at the Marguerite Mining Company mill near Carterville at four this afternoon killed five men: Henry Gilbert Frank Huddleston Will Mesmore David Sinclair and R J.

Joplin, Mo Marguerite Mining Company Carterville Henry Gilbert Frank Huddleson Will Mesmore David 4. Sinclair R. J

Spain's Gratest Need Man relies on Electric Bitters in Aiken

R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken and reports severe back head pains cured by Electric Bitters. The remedy promises to heal liver and kidney troubles, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and restore energy. Bottles sold by F C Savage at 50 cents each with guarantee.

Spain R. P. Olivia Barcelona Aiken 3. C America All F.C. Savage

Will Issue No Bonds For Army Maintenance

Washington Aug 25 The Fifty fifth congress appropriated about 80 million dollars for the army maintenance excluding fortifications and authorized a 100000 man force. If expenditures continue at the present pace the appropriation may not last to December and Secretary Gage says bonds will not be needed. Congress must approve spending beyond 80 million.

Washington Congress War Department Gage Treasury

A Narrow Escape and Public Health Bits

A compilation notes a testimonial by Mrs. Adam Hart of Groton recounting recovery from a deadly lung illness after using Dr King s New Discovery with four doctors giving up. It mentions trials, distribution by C Savage s drug store, and price 50 cents and 1 00. It also covers Bryan Speake s reception in Pottawatomie Kansas with a 5000 strong crowd and a two hour speech. The entry ends with Dr M A Slumpos Liver Medicine praised by J M Webb of Montreal Arkansas and a note about Mayor Jones campaign in Toledo Ohio.

Adam. Hart Groton Tam C. Savage’s

Dr Lindsay opens new dental office on Mena Street

Dr Lindsay moves across Mena street opposite his former office to a well fitted Arkansas dental space. The present office features a large operating room with seven side windows and two roof windows ensuring ample light.

Lindsay Mena Street Arkansas

A Letter to Mrs Pinkham Restores Mrs Archambo’s Health

A testimonial from Mrs Archambo of Charlemont Mass credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after two years of weakness dizziness backache and digestive troubles following childbirth. She praises the remedy and recommends others write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass with no charge.

MRR Penemam Salina AncHamno Charlemont Mass

Rock Island Route offers round trip to Colorado destinations

The Rock Island Route lists a single fare plus two dollars for a round trip to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with tickets on sale September 6 7 and good to return by September 30 The Colorado Flyer departs Kansas City at 630 p m arrives Colorado Springs at 1045 am next day arrives Denver at 11 00 am The line promises earlier arrival than rivals and suggests booking sleeping car accommodations A H Morris G S W P A 188 in Kansas City Missouri

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Great Rock Island Colorado Kansas City A. H. Morris G.S.W.P.A Dew

Willing Workers Wanted for Publication Rep Districts

A recruitment notice invites reps in each county to earn from 15 to 35 dollars weekly by handling publications. No guaranteed salary. terms explained concisely. Applicants should state age, permanent home, and experience if any, with Kane, McNansy & Co from 105 168 Adams Street Chicago.

Kane, McNansy & Co Adams Street Chicago

Excursion Rates From Mena Via Kansas City Railway Cut

Summer tourist round trip excursion rates reduced to Alabama Canada Colorado DC Georgia Iowa Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Texas. See me for particulars. D. J. Cavert Ticket Agent.

Mena Kansas City Pittsburg & Gulf Railway Alabama Canada Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Iowa Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Texas D. J. Cavert

Public Notice and Real Estate Ads Mixed in Arkansas Records

Public sale and trade offers for farm and city property appear with notices of final proof for land claims in Polk County Arkansas. The notices name settlers, witnesses, and claim numbers with dates in 1800s records, alongside court actions involving Mena Ice and Cold Storage and state inquiries into druggist practices.

Polk County Ark Mena James T. Smith Samuel R. Parsons Hartley James F. Smith George W. Parsons Hiram Hart J.B. Fiiepurim Torney General Kansas City Nia Meva Ghorgh W. White Peter Read Acorn Benjamin M. Evans Jacob C. Lowery Arts Philip Salyers J.B. Freepmam Register

Notice of Public Land Propositions and Contests in Polk County

Legal notices detail final proofs and filings for land claims in Polk County Arkansas including names such as Thomas E Henderson Amos Reeder and Phillip Abernathy with dates in 1800s format and contest notices from the Department of the Interior. Also includes a Polk Circuit Court warning order in Mena and surrounding areas with names like May Trawick and W.J. Davin.

Eleré Volk Yearman Antery Lama Thomas E, Henderson Cove Volk County Ark Selon Ratte Andrew Hi Colley Stobert A. Howe Hatfield Emmette Rowe Mena George E. Turner Department of the Interior United States Land Office Camden Sanford W. Robinson Ranine Frank W. Rivers Er. H. Moy Kennis Palle County J.B. Frieperim Register A. Bomreken Reeves St. John Tober and Stone Range Edward A Tewer~ Forden Elias P. M. Reeves Notary Public Polk County Jock United States Land Thew Due Oper B.A Polk Mewa Sumter Cou Meow Lambar Co W.J. Davin Avugwat Tee Heroes

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