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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1899
Page
4
The Star announces C. C. Palmer as a Democratic mayoral candidate and Peaneed as the incumbent city treasurer seeking re-election, both subject to Democratic primary action. The notice appears in a local Telegraph section at Mayoral and City Treasurer positions.
February set a record for residence lot sales in Mena as the Star notes. The daily publication began March 4 the same day Congress suspended, while the legislature drags its feet toward adjournment. Local farmers urged berry growers to form a shipping union to boost success.
The Star launches a serial story titled The Treason of Santa Rosa Reef. It will continue across issues until completion, a feature expected to engage most readers and provide ongoing interest.
The Star maintains that municipal affairs should escape partisan politics. It argues that the best city tickets and administrations arise when the highest quality individuals from diverse political backgrounds are chosen as officials.
An article celebrates the claimed discovery of liquid air by Charles E. Tripler of New York. It describes a process and equipment to liquefy air, notes its boiling point, its explosive potential, and suggests it could power engines at low cost, possibly replacing coal and enabling home production and temperature control, while warning about monopolies.
The region shows no doubt about berry quality, with strawberries growing to perfection and ripening to reach markets eight days before Van Buren berries.
Sixteen days before the Sarcoxie harvest, Janssen Cove growers already organized with aim to unite countywide. Leaders urge unity, carload shipments, best markets, and higher prices. Next Saturday at 1:30 p m organizers in Mena will convene to extend the federation.
A state bill to cut the legal rate of interest shines a light on heavy debt payments. About 422,658 property owners owe 1.4 billion dollars, 146,814 farms owe 220 million, and 8,006 businesses owe 320 million. Annual interest nears 107 million dollars, a burden that dominates labor time and fuels industrial unease.
At a Monday night meeting strawberry growers reported seventy five acres planted for market at Mena, with plans to reach 100 acres by spring planting. Full bearing will create many picking jobs and substantial revenue, with most fruit shipped in refrigerator cars and some by express at a rate of 1.35 dollars per hundred pounds secured by Janssen growers.
The Illinois legislature has repealed the Allen law that let Chicago street railway firms extend franchises for fifty years. Governor Tanner, expected to sign, is at Hot Springs shooting pigeons for health.
Grand celebration announced for March 25 1899 marking the first cutting of the Port Arthur ship canal and linking the harbor to the Gulf of Mexico. A special Kansas City train departs March 22 with the Third Regiment Band to perform en route and at Port Arthur. Homeseekers tickets go on sale March 21 in the western territories. The regular train leaves at 11 00 a m.
Travelers on the 7:36 m train on the 21st or 22nd may ride to Port Arthur the next morning. Advise in advance on sleeping car berths meals and provisions. Visitors arrive from New York London Amsterdam Paris and many U S towns. Free rail transport from Port Arthur to the docks and steamer transport on the canal. Lunch served on the canal. Special low rates from Omaha Quincy Kansas City and nearby points via local agents. Return trip rate to be decided en route south. Address F A Hornarcx Land Commissioner H C Orr General Passenger Agent Kansas City Mo.
Random snippets from Arkansas papers describe farming tips, river flooding, and transport dreams. Jonesboro targets illegal saloons while Magnolia eyes similar action. A Berryville murder case unfolds with a death and contested will. A Fort Smith tale notes an old moonshine odor and a jail stay. A prenatal aid ad promotes Simmons Squaw Vine Wine Tablets.
The J. K. Lloyd Hardware store reports a large spring and summer stock arrival including gasoline stores refrigerators of various sizes and a wide range of garden tools. Also advertised are Simmons Squaw wine and tablets aimed at women starting at age 40.
A three legged colt that had drawn attention at Gardner's livery stable fell and broke its neck today. The hoped wealth from exhibiting the animal is thus lost and the incident ends the prospect of a rare local novelty.
A man named Baker attempted to leave town without settling debts. He sent his goods with movers on Sunday, but Haines and Egolf caused the goods to be attached. Baker then appeared and settled the account.
Governor on Friday appointed Deputy Sheriff R W Johnson to fill the vacancy created by the death of Sheriff L Pipkin. Johnson, regarded as a capable officer, secured broad support amid a contest with R S Allen. The move was seen as delivering justice to the widow and Pipkin children and stabilizing the local police leadership.
A Chicago party of H W Kirchoff CG W Darling and J H Batson has explored mining lands near Mena. They report well defined ledges carrying gold silver platinum and other metals and plan thorough testing in Kansas City and Chicago. Kirchoff previously collaborated with W E Durham and is noted for mineral knowledge.
The Bollinger Conservatory Faculty of Fort Smith Arkansas will present a concert on Thursday March 1. Directors Samuel Bol linger and violinist Bruno Michaelis headline a lineup with Sadie Dove Christine Seeley and Lillian Bollinger plus cello pieces and trio performances. Reserved seats 75 cents general 50 cents and children 25.
Ad claims promise a quick cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with genuine L B Q on each tablet. The fragment suggests a drug advertisement or patent medicine notice typical of early 20th century catalogs or newspapers.
J McGovern, longtime Wells Fargo express agent, underwent a stomach cancer operation in Kansas City. Though the procedure offered some relief, doctors say recovery is unlikely. Mrs McGovern plans travel to Chicago for further consultation once he can travel. Legal Blanks advertised at Enterprise Store on Sherwood opposite the depot.
In Lowe Way the teaching staff is amended with four members named on Saturday afternoon, Prof Wear chosen as principal. Mise Feazel remains at the home post term end. five have right to pubic part of school. A new farm reports 180 residents and mineral prospects show $50 per ton assays. A.C. Dickover gets regular railway run from Siloam Springs to Kansas City. potential move of railway division to Mena. Mrs. Dickover may relocate to Kansas City.
Leonard editor and publisher of the Enterprise Oshkosh Wis stopped in Mena today for a pleasant call with the Star. He plans an illustrated feature on the country along the Port Arthur Route from Kansas City to Mena and began his northbound return trip this afternoon.
Last Wednesday a prisoner started a blaze at the city jail. Marshals Miller and Toward F C Savage rushed to the scene, rescued the man, and put out the flames. The ex soldier of the Spanish American War was fined and released after sobering. For photographs visit J W Bankston Photo Co gallery on Mena Street near the depot.
Field and Garden Seeds, N. M. Rouen reports receiving a car load of Red Bliss Triumph potatoes and a car load of red Texas seed oats, plus a full supply of field and garden seeds available in bulk or by the package.
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