Local News Notes and Political Announcements
Local notes announce Republican candidates G W Pott for representative Polk County F Waver for sheriff W K Black for county clerk and ex officio recorder of Polk County Also social for firemen with Mrs A W St John returning from Carthage Mo Various residents visit Mena and area including M Wimberly Whayne Wimberly and others Jurist plans for six room cottage on Janssen Avenue and Armour Streets Project updates and local business moves including John Nutt leaving for Carthage and Robert Allen moving to Janssen store growth in local agriculture with a display of large vegetables
Recruits Leave Mena for Chickamauga in Large Draft
A large recruiting drive in Mena sent seventy two volunteers to the Chickamauga camp. Sergeant J L Davis opened an office last week and led twenty six boys away on Sunday. Lieutenant Henderson and Carl Glitsch earlier contributed recruits. The send off included band music and civic speeches as liberty loving citizens bid farewell. The list of new recruits includes L A Barney Will Landes Charles Ward John F Angeli John H Keimer 4H F Wyatt 8 H E Willis T M Chamberlain Robert West and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Sam
Spain
J. L. Davis
Henderson
Carl Glitsch
John H. Keimer
F. Wyatt
E. Willis
T. M. Chamberlain
Robert West
Thomas Crook
Erwin
Thomas Ragsdale
L. Milks
J. C. Hendrix
A. L. Roge
J. W. Corbett
Hart
B. Wagnon
W. W. Collier
J. M. McDonald
T. J. Bonds
J. W. Gentry
Polk County Teachers Association Programme
The Polk county teachers association meets at Janssen on July 23 with topics including objects of study education and recitations. Speakers Ed win Rabin H B Frisby R J Nelson and others discuss examinations school evils and benefits of graded schools. Aimed to unite patrons teachers and directors and encourage attendance and discussion. A volunteer committee will arrange entertainment for visiting teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Association
Janssen
Edwin Rabin
H. B. Frisby
R. J. Nelson
Mr. Holoman
E. L. Compere
Polk County
W. L. Nichols
W. M Pipkin
Unique Hawaiian debt law may change after annexation
Article notes Hawaii restricts departure for anyone owing money, forcing debtors to liquidate to leave. It suggests new US annexation may bring a revised legal system. Also includes an advertisement touting Prickly Ash Bitters for liver and digestion, with sellers F. G. Savage and Jackson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Savjage and
Jackson Drug Co
Hardware Expert W A Blackburn Joins Lloyd Store
The Lloyd hardware store on De Queen street announces the hiring of Mr. W. A. Blackburn from Lexarkana as a tinner and hardware man with years of experience. Readers are assured prompt, proper service and skilled workmanship under Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hardware Store
de Queen Street
W. A. Blackburn
Lexarkana
Blackburn
Nineteenth of August Mena Birth Anniversary Plans
Public meeting in Janssen park decides to celebrate Mena's second birth anniversary. Mayor Whayne chairs a five member planning committee with subcommittees for finance transportation horticulture speakers music bands fire parade cavalry Hong Kong parade bicycle parade reception barbecue veterans and grounds. The list names J P Landes F W Jaques and others as subcommittee members and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans‘sen Park
Mena
Whayne
F.C. Savage
Carder
Drs. Dagg and Sutherland
A. W. St. John
Kelly
Jeff Upshaw
J. G. Jackson
J. P. Landes
John Hamilton
D. J. Cavitt
Foster
T. BE
Beck
Mesdames Thayer
Frady and
Cherry
F. W. Jaques
Dr. L. B. Sutherland
F. C. Savage
J. L. Pipkin
Miss Spring
R. Craig
Henry Talbert
Bert Hiltebrand
Cavalry Company
L D. Jones
Hong Kong
R. L. Barton
E. P. Smith
Captain Todd
Walter Hoag
John Paul
Ed Humphrey
Jack Worrell
A. Dowd
A.J. Gibbs
Col
Henry Glitsch
R. B. Beard
Charles Nuckles
Joe Frady
J. B. Johnson
Mac Pumphrey
Jack Davis
T. M. Carder J
T. C. Barney
M. Whayne
C. Palmer
Chas. Sharp
Exploded Theory Of Peace Failing To Weaken War Mettle
The article argues that prolonged peace cannot dull a nation's will for war, citing the distinct warlike qualities of U S troops at Santiago. It notes many officers had not seen a full army corps before and many soldiers were young, yet asserts peace has not diminished their courage or endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertising reward notice
One hundred dollars reward offered for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonials free. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Wall Street druggists endorse J Cheney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cuxmany & Co
Props
Toledo
Cheney
Werst & TruAx
Ohio
Watpra
Kisnan & Manyix
United ManeRest First Lodge Meeting Officers Elected
The first meeting of the above named order was held at the Masonic hall Friday night. Officers elected include Chancelor Chas. F. Knight Past Chancelor Rev. C. J. Green Orator Mrs. N. M. Boyd Recorder Mrs. Emma Preston Guide P. R Cook Waurdee Miss Ida McDonald. The charter list comprises over thirty members. The lodge starts out with exceedingly good prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Chas. F. Knight
C. J. Green
N. M. Boyd
Emma Preston
P. R Cook
Waurdee
Ida McDonald
Beginning Work On Moving Frame Store Buildings
J. W. McCrary started Tuesday moving the BE P. Smith and F. C. Savage frame store buildings to clear space for a two story brick structure. Smith will relocate his building to the rear of Savage’s lot on Janssen avenue to continue business until the new building is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCrary
BE. P. Smith
F. C. Savage
Mr. Smith
Mr. Savage
Janssen Avenue
Bargain on 10-acre tract near depot for 300 dollars
A 10 acre tract with a two room house and an excellent spring of water within one mile of the depot is offered for 300 dollars. Apply at the Star office.
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Star Office
For Sale Jéhoris power tower and engine exchange
Classified item notes a Jehoris power tower and engine offered for sale or exchange for lumber. Signed by 28 4 Tuan M Canpen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jéhoris
Tuan M. Canpen
The Star's Scholarship Contest At Polk County
The Star invites entries for a scholarship at Mena College and Conservatory of Music open to girls aged 10 to 20 living in Polk County. Votes via clipped Star coupons must bear the voter's name and be mailed or delivered to the Star office. The contest closes at noon on September 15, 1808 with weekly counts and final tally announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena College and Conservatory of Music
Polk County
Mena College and
Con-servetory of
Ce Apt
Ce Stae
Construction Rush on College Hill in Early Week
On College Hill crews of ten to twelve teams and fifty to sixty men worked this week. They cleaned ground, excavated for basements, laid foundations, hauled stove, and dug wells. Across Port Arthur avenue, another large force laid sidewalks, built a bridge, greased the street, and prepared a driveway. The suburbs showed activity with stone removal and hauling. The building of the college is a major labor effort aiding Mena’s prosperity.
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College Hill
Port Arthur Avenue
al Woris
Manufacturing district grows as rail switch work expands
A large workforce is grading the rail line north of the freight depot through the manufacturing district east of Herman street to Port Arthur avenue. The route passes Mena Lumber Co and Morris & Breeo mills, Poteau Lumber Co yards, and Howls oped works by Lehdigh & Havens. Hudgins Bros buy half of block 47 for a flooring mill. Hill & Goff erect a turning lathe cardio machine and corn bars shop. More enterprises expected as area industrializes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Street
Port Arthur Avenue
Mena Lumber Cos
Morris & Breeo
Poteau Lumber Co
Howls Oped
Lehdigh & Havens
Hudgins Bros
Messrs
Hill & Goff
Missouri
Warning to residents on government lands to file homestead papers
A notice warns inhabitants living on government lands in Camden to file homestead papers to avoid trouble as federal agents inspect trespassers. The Star offers blanks and publication services for $2.50. Also advertised is DeWitts Little Bary Risers by Pinkin & Hanes for constipation and digestive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Hawn Gomestead
Costa
Somite
Star
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G. W. Pott
Ofolk ‘County
F. Waver
Iter
W. K. Blackso
Republcan
A. W. St John
Carthage
Marion Wimber
Cherry Hill
Iee
T. M. Wimberly
Mark Whayne
Miss Clara
Myrtle Whayne
Bentonvalle
W. J. Cayce
White
M. G Cayce
Eufala
I. 7
Chas. Craig
Besse Pumphrey
Pittsburg
Kas
Horace B. Martin
Dallas
Texas
B. A. Powell
Kansas City
P. A. Cherry
Webster Grove
W. M. Matheny
Armour Streets
G. W. Pultz
Broghton
Broughton
John Nutt
W. R. Blocksom
Chas A. McGee
John
The
W. M. Pipkin
Robert Allen
J. G. Ener Allen
A. G. Northandite
Hawaii
United States
the United ManeRest
Ash
F.C. Savage and
J. G. Jackson Drug CO
Scott
Scott & Rowse
Prises
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