Local News Notes From Mena and Nearby
Pemphrey of the Kansas City meat market unveils a spring wagon for business. Claude Palmer and family travel to Kirksville Mo to seek treatment for their daughter Lillian. Jackson the drug store man advises on drugs paints oils and wallpaper. W L Mason of Hubbard City Tex surveys a potential foundry and machine shop site in Mena. The nine month old baby of Mr and Mrs G W Petty dies. funeral held at the country cemetery east of town. Mrs Harrison, 70, walks five miles from Acorn to search for her husband. The Woman's Literary Club meets with Mrs A W St John and hosts a reception for Mrs Gist. Winnie Davis, 11, dies of stomach congestion at Winthrop. father Mr Davis learns of death by telegram. The Episcopal Guild Supper at Savage hall is a success with music and dancing. An honest medicine testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by F G Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Petty
Winnie Davis
Davis
Winthrop
Little River County
Dallas
A C. Riddling
Mrs. Davis
Colony plans by German farmers eyed for Rust tract
Chicago men J F Storck W H Berry and D M McCord with General Townsite Agent H Canterbury visited Rust to inspect 1190 acres owned by M E T Trust Co. They aim to settle a German farmer colony, run a canning factory and evaporators, ship produce, and build a self-sustaining town. Storck expected to finalize land deal in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Storck
W. H. Berry
D. M. McCord
Chicago
H Canterbury
Fiee
Rust
M. E. &T. Trust Company
Joe P. Landes
Messes Berry and
McCord
Mr. Canterbury
Mr. Storck
Mark Whayne
The
Star
Storck
Kansas City
Afternoon Dancing Class Organizers Call Meeting
A notice invites interested married women, young ladies, and children to a dancing class. The meeting is set for next Tuesday February 7 at the opera house from 4 30 to 5 30 p m. The message mentions Miss Wissaronp Saxons and a Dr Simmons Liver Medicine claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accidea
Opera House
Wissaronp Saxons
Obituary: Mrs Mary E Barnette 1836 1990
Mrs Mary E Barnette born September 1836 died January 17 1990 aged 62 years. She endured illness 18 months with patience and was member of the Methodist Protestant Church. Survived by one daughter brother and sister. Services held at the grave by Uncle Lloyd Mixon. Interred to await resurrection morning. L A Rocky Ack January 26 1999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Barnette
Methodist Protestant Church
Lloyd Mixon
L. A. Rocky, Ack
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for La Grippe Endorsed by Local Druggests
Thomas Whitfield & Co of Chicago recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe. They claim it provides prompt relief and counteracts pneumonia risk. F. C. Savage sells it, with a wide range of items at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabash Av
Chicago
Chamberlain
F. C. Savage
Snowstorms isolate towns and threaten lives in Colorado
Snow began after midnight as a weeklong storm raged, isolating Breckenridge and looming danger across South Park. Leadville mines halted, trains stalled, and stock losses mounted while Kokomo and surrounding valleys faced heavy drifts and frequent snowslides. In Wyoming the storm spread with cattle losses mounting as rescue efforts struggle against the blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Breckenridge
Leadville
Como
South Park
Kokomo
Colorado Midland
Wyoming
British Navy Additions Reach 119 Ships in Builders’ Row
A London dispatch reports 119 British warships under construction, including 28 armored ships totaling over 350000 tons, with 16 first class ironclads and 36 cruisers. The fleet exceeds Russian battle ships and dwarfs U.S. armored vessels. Reports cite fire damage at Pittsburgh and various patent medicines advertised for health and childbirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kngland
London
Dangers of the Grip and Chamberlain’s Remedy
The article warns La Grippe can lead to pneumonia but claims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy prevents this and cures grippe quickly. It asserts thousands used it with no pneumonia cases and notes the remedy is pleasant and safe, sold by F. Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grope
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
F. G. Savage
Savage
DR. Bell
Seth
Abedme
Padwonh, Ky
Home Grown Strawberry and Raspberry Plants For Sale
Home grown strawberry plants of Michell Cresent Gundy Bubach and Chas Downing and Gregg black raspberry plants ready for spring planting. Apply at boarding house north of freight depot Mena Ark. W H Barnagan, Musical instruments at Racket Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michell
Cresent
Gundy
Bubach
Chas. Downing
Gregg
Mena
Ark
W. H. Barnagan
Pleasant Surprise Pound Party By Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church planned a surprise for the minister’s family with a pound party Monday evening but bad weather kept many away. Those present enjoyed the event, shared light refreshments, and around ten dollars was collected by two generous ladies, with thanks offered to all donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
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Pemphrey
Claude Palmer
Kirksville, Mo
Lillian
Dr. Still
Jackson
the Star
T. L. Slaten
Agent MacGowen
Wells-Fargo Express Co
T. H. Dunn
J. N. Eveleth
Los Angeles
California
W. L. Mason
Hubbard City
Tex
BK S Petefish
Acorn
Woman's Literary Club
A. W. St. John
Hoor
Gist
R. R. St John
Episcopal Guild
Savage Hall
Hunt
Jackson Drug Co. A
Ladies' Home Journal
de. M. A. Simmons
Dr. Simmons
Gue
Colorado
Jackson Drug Co
Cal. Jackson Drug Co
Kan
Clarence Marnes
Merchants’ Bank
Hanes & Egolf
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Biscuit Company
la Grosse Art Glass Company
Middlesboro
Whitecaps
Tom Jackson
Harlan County
William Wright
M. A. Stammons
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Dan
Quay
Jeaka
Simmons
Pala
J. G. Jackson Drug CO
Jackson Drug Co.Pe
Mena. Lane
Toms
Lh, Han
Arkansaw
Ney
Norway
Jackson Drug
Mena Street
J. G. Jackson
Propr
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