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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1898
Page
6
The town marshal announces Ph. Mill as the candidate for renomination in the county seat race amid Democratic primaries. Details indicate the April election and party nomination process for county offices.
Fire company answered a late Thursday call and drills occurred. Notable visits include RH James returning from Eureka Springs and Judge Matheny visiting from Hot Springs for court in Dallas. Cottage building and church improvements progress, plus a fire alarm mishap corrected quickly. Community events feature weddings, fruit tree planting, and a Zanoni sisters concert at the opera house.
Jobo Hutchison of Sons Falls Ind reports 200 head of short horn cattle on the way in nine carloads all Reds and roans good stock. They will graze on his farm southeast of town upon arrival. Also note Dr RT Conley Methodist Protestant preacher from Rocky will preach at the Opera House Sunday March 10 at 1 am.
The U S lower house passed a fifty million dollar appropriation for National defense by a unanimous vote of 311 members with Speaker Reed voting yes. The bill, greeted with wild enthusiasm, was sent to the Senate and referred to its committee. Also noted is Mr BE P Smith delaying a Klondike trip due to illness in his family and will stay in Mena to continue watch repair work.
Peter Klein, long time head workman for contractor Pultz, turned out a mantel for A. W. St Johns that is a model piece in design and construction. The oak mantel features fine grain and wood carving, showcasing local timber quality and proving Mena can supply superior mantels without sending away.
The program details sessions on school punishments faults and reforms led by Miss Nora Dagg Miss Grace Cleaver Miss Susie Compere and others. Topics cover duties of directors school legislation hygiene and relations to parents with a closing note on music and critic's report.
Work in all grades will continue during the spring months as teachers decide to extend the term. Tuition remains 125 per month in all grades after the public school closes. Callon LL Welch invites examination of a fine line of Ladies Oxfords and low quarter shoes. Fine pipes advertised at Jackson's.
A broker lists leading insurers including Fire Association of Philadelphia Home Insurance Co New York American Central St Louis Shee Fire and Marine Springfield MA North British Mercantile London Edinburgh Fidelity and Casualty New York with total assets of 25 million. E A Lilly Agent writes policies for these firms.
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