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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1898
Page
8
R T Connatcy of Mena announces he is withdrawing from the Polk County representative race due to family health and campaign burdens. He emphasizes fidelity to the Omaha platform, opposition to fusion, hopes for a future court house in Mena, and pledges continued support for the party.
From Wasuixeron on July 9 the president sent to the senate a batch of army promotions and key appointments. Brigadier generals of volunteers were elevated to major general, including Hampton, Binkins, Money W. Lawton, Adra RK Chaffee and John G Bates, with Leonard Wood and others advancing as brigadier generals. Theodore Roosevelt named colonel of the Twenty-first Infantry and the First Regiment volunteer cavalry to colonel. St. Louis notes Mildred Nevins, the woman aeronaut, survived a balloon fall from 1,000 feet after landing among trees and plans another ascent. Washington reports promotions for S. B. M. Young and J. F. Kent to major general of volunteers, H. Carroll to brigadier general, and Educational Association elections naming E. Oram Lyte as president, with Frank B. Smith and John R. Kirk among leaders.
Cairo July 9 Admiral Camara commander of the Spanish fleet bound for the Philippines reports orders from Madrid to return to Spain via the Suez Canal. His ships will pass through the canal at once and proceed westward and are now allowed to coal before heading home.
In the Iowa cabin Admiral Cervera laments his career over after failing to break the Brooklyn line. He says concentrated fire was carried out but a married life aboard the other ship hindered escape, revealing a somber farewell to Commodore Schley and Captain Bob Evans.
Spain is actively strengthening its defenses at Cadiz and other ports. Heavy guns are being placed in position and ammunition is being forwarded in great quantities.
Rocky reports heavy rain Friday night. Farmers praise crops already. An infant of Thomas Yandle died last week and Uncle Tobe Craddock, long a local elder, died last week. Fireworks near Rich Mountain resembled shooting meteors. The note urges a grand August 19 celebration in Mena to mark county seat and college status. Luke.
An 1898 notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and druggists selling at a price per bottle. It also lists H J Hoover as Polk County Assessor announcing property assessment schedules in Mena and Dallas with specific dates and penalties for unlisted property.
The Frisco Line asks readers to help recruit legitimate home seekers by sending suitable printed matter to names provided and offers a free copy of Farmer and Fruitman. Address B L Winchell General Passenger Agent Frisco Line St Louis for details.
Sealed bids by July 23 1898 at the Mena Star office for a brick and stone college building in Mena Arkansas on foundation walls. Cost about 7000 dollars. Plans available at the Mena Star office. Deposit 50 dollars with bid. Bids to be complete and ready for use by September 26 1898. Building committee reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Valuable business points advertise fresh flea powder and fly paper at Jackson's Drug Store while Hamilton Brown shoes are for sale with local agents Green and Lewis. The notice lists timber buyers, beverages, new white goods, laces, embroideries, various paints, oils, and hardware. Real estate and meat markets are mentioned alongside pricing for hides, beeswax, and other goods, with local merchants promoting low prices and wide stock at N. M. Roach's warehouse and DeQueen Street shops.
Notice is hereby given that William G. North of Polk County Ark has filed for final proof to establish his claim for land in section 23 two south Hingeki Weak. Proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk County at Mena Arkansas on August 1808. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are vies John A. Gatlin Marion Wil Hart John Mount of Dallas Ark George W. Petty of Mena Ark and W J B Fuikpukem Register.
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