Glorious Fourth Celebration Draws Large Crowd in Polk County
The Glorious Fourth festivities centered in Mena and Cherry Hill drew a very large crowd from Mena Dallas Board Camp and other towns. Speakers included Judge Edwin Bryant in De Queen and A W St John with Rev A P Alexander providing prayers and readings. A flag linked to Spanish War veterans was displayed, and mining news from Hopper and Jackson sparked local interest. Dr Preston plans to visit to view prospects after an ore assay showed $8.20 gold and $4 silver at a shallow depth.
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Mena
Janssen
Edwin Bryant
de Queen
Cherry Hill
Dallas
Board Camp
J. H. Higginson
J. R. Lambert
P. Childers
James Rogers
A. W. St. John
A. P. Alexander
Polk County
Spain
Cherry Hillis
Colorado
Hopper
Jackson
Preston
Missouri miners invest in four claims near Tarkio
J L Rankin W H Hall and J Trout of Tarkio Mo arrived for mining investments. They purchased a Walt interest in four claims owned by John Paul J J Sullivan and Jacob Kerehneyer four miles south of town. Prospect rock yielded over three ounces silver per ton with gold and copper and an assay at Argentine Kansas showed one ounce gold and sixty ounces silver per ton. Rankin will return to supervise development and install equipment.
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Messrs
J. L. Rankin
W. H. Hall
J. ©. Trout
Tarkio
John Paul
J. J. Sullivan
Jacob Kerehneyer
Camp Wilder
Argentine
Kas
Missouri
Ranklin
District Conference Opens in Hot Springs ME Church
The Hot Springs District Conference of the M. E. church south begins with the first business meeting at 8 50 am tomorrow, followed by two sessions daily for the rest of the week. Rev. A M Robertson of Hot Springs preaches at 8 15 pm tonight and at 11 am and 8 15 pm daily. The presiding elder Rev J M Hawley oversees business sessions. Public invited.
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Hot Springs
M. E. Church
South
A. M. Robertson
J. M. Hawley
Gold Rock From Colorado Mining Claim Mentioned
A Colorado gold rock claim draws interest among Polk County prospectors led by Kelly FP M Hopper F M Reeves and Lr Preston who believe a mine near Jackson was staked but a prior claimant G W Jackson, known in mining circles, may complicate the venture.
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Colorado
Kelly
FP. M. Hopper
F. M. Reeves
Preston
Polk
G. W Jackson
The Fourth at De Queen Delivers Big Turnout and Parade
A large crowd enjoyed a De Queen Tuesday with music, speeches, a Red Men parade and ball. Judge Edgar Bryant served as the day’s orator and Grace Williams was maid of honor. local attendees included W R Blocksom, F W Jaques, Mark Olney, Sam Latimer, Gus Powers, and many others.
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de Queen
Red Mens
Edgar Bryant
Grace Williams
W. R. Blocksom
F. W. Jaques
Mark Olney
Sam Latimer
Gus Powers
J. P. Blythe
Fred Powers
Reception and Dance Honoring Miss Matheny at Hotel Commercial
A reception and dance was hosted by Mr. Buel at Hotel Commercial Wednesday night in honor of Miss Matheny of Hot Springs visiting the city. The dining room was cleared for dancing with music guiding attendees until late. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed, and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frady, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Matheny, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. St John, Mrs. Hayworth, Misses Matheny Nellie Christman Idaiallentine, and Messrs. Charles Mathews Jack Terry Bert Todd Tom Roach Gus Powers.
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Buel
Hotel Commercial
Miss Matheny
Hot Springs
Joe Frady
W. S. Matheny
R. K. St John
Hayworth
Misses Matheny
Nellie Christman
Ida Iallentine
Charles Mathews
Jack Terry
Bert Todd
Tom Roach
Gus Powers
Hudgins Brothers Flour Mill Nears Flour Making Start
A Star representative toured the Hudgins Brothers flour mill site in the manufacturing district. The fifty horse power engine and corn bars are in place, a test run proved bearings satisfactory. Workers are adding bins and spouts, with production hoped to begin by the end of next week under James Robertson.
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Hudgins Brothers
James Robertson
Landes Promoted Local Townsite Agent on Port Arthur Route
Col Joe P Landes named general townsite agent for the northern Port Arthur Route with headquarters at Mena while continuing as local townsite agent. A noted businessman and hustler, he earned the promotion and pay raise by serving company interests. He departed for Kansas City this afternoon and plans to return Tuesday.
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Joe P. Landes
Port Arthur
Texark
Kansas City
Mena
Landes
Grogan Resigns as Roundhouse Foreman After Salary Denial
Thomas Grogan resigned from his post as roundhouse foreman after being urged to stay with a raise that could not be offered. He had earlier postponed leaving after an attempted salary increase. J M Davis of Pittsburg arrived to assume the position yesterday, as the company loses a faithful worker.
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Thomas Grogan
The
Roundhouse
Grogan
J. M. Davis
Pittsburg
Health Return Brings Mrs. and Sister to Hotel Commercial
Mrs. . and her sister Blanche Van Buskirle, formerly of Mena and now in Joplin for about a year, are staying at Hotel Commercial due to Mrs. health. She seeks to regain the good health she enjoyed in Mena after leaving.
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Hellopeter
Mena
Joplin
Hotel Commercial
Blanche van Buskirle
County Court in Session Brief Recount Proceedings
Judge Matheny opened court this morning with the clerk’s office proceeding. Much of today was devoted to recounts against the county. Court will not be in session tomorrow.
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Matheny
Mena Water Works Planning by Local Commission
The Mena water works commission led by D I Lindsay J G Jackson and J P Landes evaluates systems and sites for wells reservoirs and pipes. Bay City expert J A Jones favors gravity dams and wooden mains with a ten year guarantee while E W Maxwell of Texarkana recommends well sinking and standpipe pumped to cast iron mains. The panel expects ample pure water and ongoing site examinations continue.
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Water Works Commission
D. I. Lindsay
J. G. Jackson
J.P. Landes
Mena
J. A. Jones
Bay City
Mich
Neosho
E. W. Maxwell
Texarkana
Maxwell
Mr. Jones
dynamo arrives at Hatfield and ore treated at camp Wilder
Reports from Camp Wilder say the delayed dynamo has reached Hatfield and moved to the smelter. The plant runs daily with several tons of ore processed. The precipitate is stored in candy buckets for future melting once a furnace is built. A missing switch board will delay startup until a replacement arrives.
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Camp Wilder
Hatfield
Kissing bug bites man near nose prompts report
J H Brazier brought a bag to the office resembling St Louis illustrations of a kissing bug said to have bitten him on the face near the nose while resting causing facial swelling. County court leased Carder building and will move offices to Dennis land office on Mena street with possible court house ground copper prospect noted nearby.
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St Loui
J. H. Brazier
St Louis
Carder
Dennis Land
Mena Street
Matheny
Court House
Ten-year-old Clifford Cole breaks leg fencing incident
Clifford Cole, son of H. H. Cole, broke the lower front bone of his left leg yesterday while dismounting from a horse and catching his leg in a fence picket. Dr. Martin reduced the fracture and the boy is doing well today.
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Clifford Cole
H. Cole
Martin
Jackson Drug Co. expands wholesale stock on Meha street
We call attention to the Jase increase in the stock of drugs carried by Jackson Drug Co. on Meha street. This establishment fills orders at wholesale and specializes in supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities. They supply everything needed in any quantity called for. For chills and fever take Jackson Chill Tonic.
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Jackson Drug Co
Mepa Street
Local News Items Highlight Town Moves and Health
Local notes report F P Sunday visiting Rust and R B St John ill in bed. Myer s move to Armour street cottage near Port Arthur avenue and other residents clock in with relocations and health concerns. Bertha Holt nurses in Mt Meno. Pickerings relocate near Capitol hotel. Stephen Picchi recovers from a broken leg. George McGovern dies in Strong City. R M Quigley buys two lots to aid college funds. A nineteen month old son of Eddleman dies. Dr J E Goodbey attends district conference. several residents travel for medical or educational reasons.
Writ of ouster granted against foreign fire insurers
Missouri supreme court grants writ of ouster on information by Attorney General Crow against 76 foreign fire insurance companies doing business in St. Joseph for violation of the state anti trust law act of 1895. Under this decision the 73 companies cannot continue business in the state.
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St. Joseph
Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Crow
Coepanies
Six Horses Burned to Death in Mexico Livery Barn Fire
A large livery barn owned by Councilman John B. Graham burned in Mexico Mo on July 1. Six valuable horses died in the blaze while most vehicles were saved. The barn owner E D Graham is ill at Lime Dell hotel St Louis. Mrs Jane Rickets residence beside the barn also burned. Judge D D Hoag of Kansas City KS visited and left, praising Mena’s growth. Conductor Oscar Bush reports his injured brother is recovering after a movie-train fall. the amputated limb is healing. Rev C W Burks, Janssen Presbyterian missionary, resigned and will join American Sunday School Union to operate Benton, Washington, Carroll and Madison counties from Stream Springs next week.
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Mexico
John B. Graham
E. D. Graham
Lime Dell Hotel
St. Louis
Jane Rickets
Oscar Bush
C. W. Burks
Janssen
Burks
Choctaws
American Sunday Hool Union
Benton
Washington
Carroll
Madison
Stream Springs
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County Court
Mena Water Works
Kissing
C. W. Darling
F. P
Rust
R. B. St John
Mrs. Myers
Armour Street
Port Arthur Avenue
J. G Thorington
George Powell
Sister
C. A. Byers
Bertha Holt
Mt Meno
Pickerings
Capitol Hotel
Stephen Picchi
J. D. McEwen
Washington County
James Payne
8. M. Baxter
Mr .Baxter
J. T. Williamson
Miss Blanche
H. A. McKee
Star Force
J. G. McKee
Rogers
J. E. Goodbey
Little Rock
Tr. Goodbey
Arkansas Methodist
BE. Thomas
Rockey
George McGovern
Wells-large Express
Strong City
Kansas
R. M. Quigley
Scroggins
College Hill
College Fund
Leon
W. A. Eddleman
White Oak Cemetery
BE. C. Eveleth
Sturgis
T. H. Dunn
W. M. Wear
Revilee
Ark
J. W. McCrary
E. M. Finney
J. H. Emert
Chicago
A. M. Finney
George Clark
Clark
A. M. Blevins
Big Fork
Star
Asbury Leonard
Irving
George Petty
TRE Gondisons
Cuba
Gen. Wood
Island
Leonard Wood
War Department
Wood
Santiago
Washington Traction & Electric Company
Philippines
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London
Lord Salisbury
Ambassador Choate
Atlin
British Columbia
State Department
High Joint Commission
Quebec
D. D. Hoag
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