Enthusiastic party meeting names strong civic ticket
Democrats Republicans and Populists join forces for a lively gathering. Dr A J Gibbs presided as A W St John became chair and T E Beck secretary. The ticket included Mayor A J Gibbs, Marshal Charles Beard, City Attorney John L Cramer, Recorder George Legate, Treasurer Olin Alexander, Ward No 1 candidates Tred Salyers and J C Savage, Ward No 2 Ed Garrett and D B Allison, Ward No 3 J B McMahon and T J Clayton. An executive committee of seven was to canvass with two representatives from each ward and a chair to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gibbs
A. W. St John
T. E Beck
Charles Beard
John L. Cramer
George Legate
Olin Alexander
Tred Salyers
D. B. Allison
S. L. Lindsay
Joseph Heidrick
H. E. Robb
A Choice Entertainment at Opera House Social
The book social and supper by the literary club ladies at the opera house last night drew strong attendance. Supper ran from six to 8 30 with ample, well prepared dishes. The Mena orchestra provided music. Guests formed a grand march, then acted out book representations with device costumes. John Cramer won a prize for best design. Nellie Moore sang and was encored. A Suwanee River performance closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Ladies of Our Literary Club
Mena
Mesdames Landes
Gibbs
Roach
John Cramer
T. H. Dunn
Nellie Moore
Chas Pugh
Suwanee River
Rumor of Smallpox in Mena Declared False
Public health officials deny any smallpox case in Mena after inquiries. The board of health and local physicians state emphatically there is no disease in town and no foundation for the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Board of Health
Let the Collection Go On Bill Expands County Tax Bonds
A bill passed both houses and was signed by Governor Jones on Friday giving county judges authority to approve collectors bonds during vacation. Judge Matheny will use the law immediately and Sheriff Johnson will begin collecting taxes soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Matheny
Johnson
Patean Lumber Co Suffers Large Post Loss by Fire
Heavy loss reported as about 24 900 fine posts burned at Hatton last Wednesday. Leaves near the posts caught fire and spread rapidly. Insurance said to be in force. Ci Jud Matheny schedules special county court term starting the 20th to approve any collector bond and attend to other business. Hunt's Lightning Oil promoted for ailments including catarrh neuralgia headache cramps colic and diarrhoea. Jackson Drug Co endorses money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patean Lumber Co
Hatton
Matheny
Hunt
Jackson Drug Co
Viola Star
Sit Sa
Mena
Pole McPhetrige
Hal Norwood
Steele
M. Roach
Pryor Lumber Co
Forest McMinn
Mack J. Davis
J W Brown
Mack J Davis
LB Johnson
Jeff Upshaw
Zella Gaither
BF. Smith
GA Gamble
WA Gentry
Duncan & McCrarey
S E
Hamilton Nomination Sparks Talk of Independent Ticket
A quiet Democratic primary yielded a full ticket: Mayor Hamilton, Treasurer Sneed, Marshal McLelland, Recorder Banks, Attorney Olney, and ward aldermen Peden, McDonald, Sutherland, Upshaw, Sharp, Hopper. A citizens meeting at the courthouse tonight seeks an independent slate to challenge the Democratic lineup. A drug ad for Dr. Simmons Cough Syrup ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Hamilton
C. P. Sneed
J. E. McLelland
J. ©. Banks
Mark Olney
G Peden
D. D. McDonald
L. B. Sutherland
Jeff Upshaw
Horticultural Society Opens Spring Session With Mixed Fruit Prospects
The Horticultural society met last Saturday in regular session with fair attendance. Members reported varied fruit prospects with peaches damaged, White Winter Pearmain apples injured, blackberries and plums uncertain, grapes partially killed, and strawberries largely unscathed. The group adjourned to meet March 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the mayor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Horticultural Society
Wm. Shores
Barragar
Cummings
O. P. Warner
Court Proceedings Record of Savage and Gulf RR Cases
Court notes from a session detailing judgments by consent for Savage and others including brick furnished, damages for killing a cow, and various settlements with Pittsburg and Gulf RR. Earlier and later cases cover divorce decrees, land damages, and a arson trial of Viola Star with a jury verdict to be read.
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Cilbert
Beriy
Cotimnen
Dext
Mavroe
Savage
Wood Pickering
R. Watts
Feazel
W. T. Booker
Emily Booker
Fannie Clawson
Louis Clawson
Pulte
Thomas
B. F E. Smith
Pittsburg & Gulf
N. M. Ballard
J. M. Walker
A. Gilchrist
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Green Conn
Samuel Rind
James Dalrimple
Daniel Mahon
D. W. Balton
C. ©. Palmer
N. A. Gann
Louis Keener
Wm. Reed
M. M. Reed
Mattie Baldwin
W. EB. Baldwin
P. Harder
N. A. Harder
Chas, Yonmans
Mary Yonmans
Erwin
George Dale
Pittsburg & Guilt Railroad
Gentry
Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad
Milligan
Pittsburg & Golf Railrroad
W. J. Preston
Quincy
Fort Smith Grocery Co
Mena Grocery Co
Harris & Armstrong
W. A. Disbrow
Elect Officers of Home Mission Society
At their meeting yesterday the ladies of the Home Mission Society of the M E Church South elected officers: Mrs. Dr Dawg president, Mesdames T V M Davis and B Olney vice presidents, Miss Vie secretary, Mrs Dr Kelly corresponding secretary, Mrs George Diewate treasurer, Mrs N A Cramer manager children's mission work, Mesdames J Greene, Co P Sneed and Wa Scrogginn managers literary department. Also included is an unrelated ad for Sawyer's skating promoting kidney health from Jackson Drug Store.
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Yestouias the
Lariem
Home Mission
Sucwly
ME Ehurch
South
Dr Dawg
Mesdames T. VM. Davis Aild
Olney
Miss Vie
Dr. Kelly
George Diewate
N. A. Cramer
Children’s Mission Work
J. Greene
P. Sneed
Wa Scrogginn
Managers Literary Department
Prowell Buys Four and Half Acre Plot Near Kansas City
Scott B. Prowell of Kansas City returns home after purchasing a four and a half acre tract in the western suburbs for his parents who expect to arrive next week. An accomplished violinist and teacher, he plans to stay part time with his parents and form a small orchestra while here. The article also mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers as a featured remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott B. Prowell
Kansas City
Mena
Mr. Prowell
Faw Orchestra
Red Men Ball in Mena Sponsored by Ouachita Tribe No 24
Red Men's Ball by Ouachita Tribe No 24 of Red Men will be held at Mena Opera House on Friday night March 17. Supper will be served by the ladies of the firemen's auxiliary. Tickets to the dance are one dollar. All warmly invited. Also an advert for Dr Sawyers Wild Cherry and Tar from Jackson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Mena
Firemans’ Auxiliary
Ata
Sawyers
Jackson Drug Co
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Dr. Davis
Ladies of the Baptist Society
H. C. Beck
Watkins
D. B. Cummings
Son A. H
Rocky
Father Gallager
Rocky Comfort
A. &. Brown
Janssen Avenue
Hotel Southern
J. J. Taylor, Esq
Grandes
J. Barnes
Janssen
Dye Lumber Co
Star
Eddleman
R. E. Phelps
A. C. Bransgrove
Michigan
James Cliffor
Lewis Nichols
Coren
Gap Springs
City
George
Arkansas
Carthage
H. Canterbury
Clark Dickover
Siloam Springs
North End
J. M. Culkins
Iowa
Morrison & Breen
Wm. Shores of
Rich Mountain
J.C. McKee
A. P. Alexander, Esq
Dallas
Matthew Kyle
Marshal Miller
Whayne
M. EB. Church
Co. J. Greene
George McCravey
Joe Cowett
J. N. Cutner
B. F. Craig
Mena Lumber Co
J. B. McMahon
Texarkana
McMahon
Womans’ Literary Club of
Hamilton
Dr. Simmons
Hanes & Egolf
D. A. Anderson
Fort Smith
Heavner
I. T
Mr. Anderson
Wickes and Janssen
B. W. Green
Little Rock
Choctaw Railroad
J. P. Yhayer
Samuel Scofield
D. H. Hopkins
Wichita
Kansas
Scofield
GC. E. Whitwam
Caldwell
T. B. Phelps
Mamie Cuddeback
Frank
Mrs. Caddebeck
Ed Ro Steele
Abocgey Steele
Civ
Oreday
Eebureh
Kirksville
Fara Holm
Pittsburg
Orm
Nilsen
Bright
Sawyer
Jackson
de Witt
Hanes d& Kyolf
J. G. Jackson Dyuz Co
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