Will Glenn Remanded for Janssen Murder Hearing
Will Glenn is held for the murder of Charles Bonner in Janssen. A preliminary hearing before Justice Cherry featured seven state witnesses detailing the shooting, with defense not offering a case and Glenn remanded to jail until the September term. He and accomplices allegedly fled down the track after Bonner confronted them. witnesses placed Glenn near the depot and on a Gillham train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Glenn
Charles Bonner
Janssen
Justice Cherry
Pavillion
Janssen Park
Steele
McPhetrige
L. B. Sutherland
Bonner
John Watkins
Gillham
Glenn
Cal Bishop
Arthur Frend
Bishop
Frend
John Morgan
Charles
Robert Bonner
Wicks
Mike Hickey
Hall
Bim
Cherry
Glen
Ore run at Camp Wilder yields gold silver and copper
H J Kaaeimme reports a successful ore run at Camp Wilder. Radcliffe says four and half tons were treated. one third precipitated yielding 5 ounces of gold and 64 ounces of silver, with about 50 pounds of copper precipitate unrecovered. Wilder, president of Arkansas and Texas Mining, will ship bullion to Mint New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Kaaeimme
Camp Wilder
Radcliffe
Wilder
Arkansas and Texas Mining Company
Dallas
Tex
New Orleans
Dr Jones Fined in Rich Mountain Case
In a Monday trial Squire Cherry fined Dr. Jones from Rich Mountain $0 and costs after evidence showed he carried a gun when meeting Wright. A quarrel escalated as Wright insulted him, and the doctor admitted being excited though not intending to shoot. Gallagher of Bryan Pa endorses One Minute Cough Care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jones
Rich Mountain
Squire Cherry
Wright
Guo
W. M. Gallagher
Bryan, Pa
Egolf Drag Co
State
A.M. Wright
Pleasant social by Womans Club at Byers home in Mena
The Womans Literary Club of Mena hosted a social at Mrs C H Byers home on Port Arthur avenue. Guests wrote Thanksgiving menu cards and played a guessing game won by Mrs Pickering. Miss Helen Ensminger accompanied Mr B Prowell for violin solos and several couples danced the Virginia Reel. Refreshments included ambrosia lemon ice ice cream and cake. The event opened a series of socials with four members leading each future gathering to support the club library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Literary Club
Mena
C. H. Byers
Port Arthur Avenue
Ht. M. Dagg
P. Sneed
J. H. Gaither
W. I. Matheny
A. M. Finney
J. BE. Holden
A. W. St. John
K. R. St. John
A. D. Shaver
J. P. Landes
M. M. Terry
Pickering
J. P. Thayer
E. M. Green
A. J. Gibbs
A. W. Donaldson
Mandel Shaver
Glessie Green
M. Roach
Keneth Holden
J. Dingle
Mes. Prowell
Bertha Holt
Helen Ensminger
Helen Emmert
S. Prowell
J. V. W. St. John
Kansas City
Matheny
Hot Springs
C. H. Lyers
Copper Discovery Near Mena Promises Rich Ore
Major McCarther and Conductor F FP Stevens reported finding copper five miles from Mena with rock samples two feet deep showing clear native copper. Stevens carried ore samples to the north with General Manager Edson aboard the special car. The Jackson Drug Co. advertises a full up to date stock. Mena citizens are urged to gather Friday at 8 pm in the park pavilion to plan the third anniversary celebration with all secret-order representatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Major McCarther
Conductor F
Stevens
Edson
Jackson Drug Co
Jackson | Drug Co
Joan H. Hamilton
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Promises Lung Relief
Cure for lung irritation described as a forerunner to consumption. Claims to strengthen lungs against coughs and colds. Sold by druggists at 25 cents.
The Fourth at Janssen Speaker Bryant of Fort Smith
The Janssen celebration will feature Hoo. BE. E. Bryant of Fort Smith as speaker. Bryant, a popular state figure, is expected to be a gubernatorial candidate, drawing wide interest from attendees. Also notes summer stomach and bowel troubles and recommends Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janssen
BE. E. Bryant
Fort Smith
Bryant
M. A. Simmons
Local notes recall a day with Janssen visitors and county men
Local news lists visits from Colonel Joe Bell Janssen Captain Todd return from county trip D C Diuisen leaves for a sawmill in Wicks plus property interests in Iola Kas. Various residents buy saddle horses build verandas and fences ship lumber and prepare for summer teaching and investments. A three year old child dies, and others arrive for business and health.
Local notes from Hatfield and vicinity spotlight family moves and deaths
The column records W R Blocksom's Eureka Springs trip, Mert Blocksom staying with her parents, Mrs Curd's death and funeral at White Oak cemetery, a June 26 1899 marriage between Manump-By Bilders and John Avery, and social visits at Mr Barnett's. It also notes Anna M. Griffin buying land east of town and Vineyard addition parcels, Mrs Pitcher purchasing Janssen avenue corner for a two story house, and M R Ethridge returning from Charlotte after his mother's funeral and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R Blocksom
Eureka Springs
Mert
Blocksom
Baby
J. A. Rickard
Bilders
C. Browning
H. D. Borrass
John Avery
Hatfield
Barnett
Anna M. Griffin
Siloam Springs
Johnson
J. H. Hamilton
W. Pitcher
Texarkana
Janssen Avenue
Hermano Street
GB. Dennis
Justice Court Guilty Verdicts In Gambling Cases
In Justice J. M. Cherry's court Tuesday night five defendants faced gambling charges. Jim Daniels was found guilty with fines and costs around $10. The jury failed to agree on the other four defendants, with new hearings set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cherry
George Ward
George Shelton
Jim Daniels
George Morris
Thomas Shang
Steele
Daniels
Aggressiveness of the Clan na Gael and other notices
London editors urge action against Clan na Gael influence as U S representatives in Pretoria seek privateers under the Transvaal flag. Ohio beauty contest planned by press clubs to pick the state’s loveliest woman for Ohio exposition designs. Public notices promote Prickly Ash Bitters for digestion and health. The Hague reports German stance opposing limits on naval and military power.
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Clan-na-Gael
London
St. James
Transvaal
United States
Pretoria
Cape
Ohio
Toledo
Toledo Press Club
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Ohio Centennial Committee
Jackson Drug Co
Pasture For Stock Near Dallas Road Home
Those seeking a good pasture for stock can secure it by applying to T. H. Philpot at his home half a mile east of town on Dallas road. Prices are $1 per head per month or 5 cents a day. Also note a brief medical line for chills and fever mentioning Jackson ’Al Tosic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Philpot
Dallas Road
Accused of Forgery Sparks SD Political Row
Sioux Falls, June 23. Alp Burkholder, a newspaper man, claims a United States senator forged a letter supporting expansion and ward politics. The spoof letter, said to be from a First regiment South Dakota Volunteers officer, describes war conditions in the Philippines and cites a Manila date April. The discrepancy lies in an April account of Calumpit capture dated more than two weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Alp Burkholder
South Dakota
United States
Howe Tility
First Regiment
South Dakota Palaneteers
Philippines
Siberia
Burkholder
Manila
Calumpit
Many Men Made Idle
Chicago dissents on trusts as Tribune publishes a symposium of traveling salesmen and merchants. Estimates say 150,000 of 800,000 U S traveling salesmen could be ousted by trusts if concentration continues. 85,000 commercial travelers already discharged and 25,000 have faced sweeping salary reductions or resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Tribune
United States
Money for Pittsburg & G nll railway certificates approved
Receivers of the Kansas City Pittsburg & Gall railway were authorized by Judges Thayer and Philips in St Louis to issue certificates up to 800000 to fund extensive road improvements. Attorneys had urged 5500000 in certificates. petition under advisement. Havana and Pinar del Rio troops total 3460. overall Cuban forces reach about 4500 with more to come. Recruits at 1000 weekly. 5000 awaiting transport to the Philippines. Kansas City and Kansas City Kan populations show gains. combined 241075. Dewey to visit Halifax and Boston on return from Halifax. An English syndicate plans to buy all Texas cattle to corner markets. Mrs Darrow pleads guilty to kidnapping Baby Marion Clarke. sentenced to 13 years 10 months. Havana customs receipts top 84955015.
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Pittsburg & Golf
Kansas City
Kansas City, Pittsburg & G Nll Railway
Thayer and Philips
St. Louis
Sterne
New York
George B Darrow
Werner
Supreme Court
Marion Clarke
Havana
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Polk County
The
Citizens’ Meeting
Joe Bell
J. T. Todd
D. C
J. B. Hickman
Luesday
Charles Cavaway
Iola, Kas
J. D. Kelley
Queen Street
Holden
A. Smith
Fleming Street
James Cecil
James Holden
Mr. Cecil
8. W. Wing
Port Arthur
Commercial
Hamilton
James M. Picchi
Picchi
W. G. Fry
George Bates
Big Fork
Star Office
Mr. Bates
W. Darling
A. B. Lee
Fargo
N. D
R. W. Willitt
Aurora
Ill
Isaac Gifford
G. B. Dennis
S.tankersley
W.T. Key
Louisana
the Telephone Company
A. B. Davidson
Quito
Joe Neighbors
Mews
Cotton
M. R. Ethridge
South End Express
Charlotte
S. C
Justice Court
Jackson Drag On
Rmany
Hague
Col. Gross von Schwarzhoff
Germany
Jackson
al Tosic
Randall
Pinar del Rio
Matanzas
Puerto Principe
Santiago
Washington
War Department
Presidio
San Francisco
Kansas Citys
Jaime
Kan
Dewey
Halifax
Boston
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Austin
L. M. Grogan
Nolan County
Texas
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