Blacks Plot a Race War in Arkansas Lynching Spree
From the Arkansas Gazette Texarkana March 23 wild excitement grips Little River county as seven negro men are lynched by whites after the assassination of planter James A Stockton by negro General Duckett. Informers warned, plots uncovered, others pursued and killed across various locales. Thirty three alleged plotters named, likely more killed in thickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Gazette
Texarkana
Little River County
James A. Stockton
Duckett
Stockton
Excursionists Return From Port Arthur Stop at Mena
A train of eight Pullman cars bringing excursionists from Port Arthur reached Mena at 3 p m yesterday and stayed about a half hour. The Third Missouri Regiment band played a patriotic concert in front of Hubb grocery as crowds cheered. At 8 45 pm a special train with road officials and reporters moved north after a three hour delay, preventing a planned town tour.
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Port Arthur
Mena
Third Missouri Regiment
Hubb
Martian
H. C. Orr
Blocksonm the Tailor Opens New Era in Mena
Four weeks ago the Arkansaw Tailoring Co. opened at Mena street and Sherwood avenue with W. Hothkiss as manager. Hotchkiss sold the business to W. R. Blocksom, who will merge it with his clothing store. Blocksom plans two connected rooms and an arch doorway in the brick block. The Star wishes him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansaw Tailoring Co
Mena Street
Sherwood Avenue
W. Hotchkiss
Blocksom
Mena
Arrest in murder case nets suspect in Van Buren
Sheriff R W Johnson received word that James Lamon alias James Cogbron was wanted for murder at Van Buren. A man matching the description was found hours later and arrested, with Van Buren police alerted. Johnson believes the suspect is the right man and expects an officer tonight to identify him and take him to the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Johnson
James Lamon
James Cogbron
van Buren
van Huren
Johnson
Local News Notes In Mena Oklahoma Territory
Local items report Mrs C Thorrington ill since Saturday Miss Stain opened her private school Monday Judge Carder back on streets E W Chapple hired as teamster for Mena Lumber Co on Mena street improvements on West Honett avenue noted Several residents travel or visit and many local business moves including building work on the Arlington hotel and new stack yard by Lehhigh Havens Lumber Co Positional notes on land concerns and community happenings through the week.
Local Arrival and Homecoming Notes in Wiehlts
HB Powers of Wiehlts Kansas arrived Monday night on the passenger train and will likely locate here. He is a brother of Mrs W E Humphrey. Frank Stain installs a substantial picket fence around his yard and garden this week enhancing appearance and value. Mrs B B Spurrier wife of Yard master Spurrier Texarkana, returns home after visiting Miss May Stucky and friends here.
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W. Prowell
Kansas City
Prof. Prowell
Powers
Wiehlts
Kansas
W. E. Humphrey
Frank Stain
B. B. Spurrier
Spurrir
Texarkana
Miss May Stucky
C. J. Beck
Bridge and Building Department
Beck
Open Session Hosts Floral Love Tale Guessing at Roach Home
Mrs. N. M. Roach entertained about twenty members of the Mena Womans Literary Club in open session on De Queen street yesterday afternoon. A guessing game titled Floral Love Tale pleased attendees, with Mrs. C. H. Byers winning the donors and Mrs. Dr. Dagg finishing last. Luncheon was served amid fine china and flowers as Mrs. Roach plans an extended visit to Colorado next week. In a separate incident, J. B. Legate lost control of a delivery wagon on De Queen street when a runaway caused minor damage and scrapes to him and the horse, with no major injuries or damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Watkins
J. B. Legate
Queen Street
Bryan At Fort Smith Speech Draws Local Attendance
Hon W J Bryan spoke in Fort Smith last night drawing a local party that included Dr Davis Sheriff Johnson Editor Jaques Druggist Hale Judge Matheny Attorney Shaver and John Hamilton. They returned by this morning's train. The notice touts One Minute Cough Cure as effective for severe lung and throat troubles. Hanes and Egolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Fort Smith
Dr. Davis
Johnson
Jaques
Hale
Matheny
Shaver
John Hamilton
Hanes & Egolf
Easter Jubilee at First Christian Church Next Sunday
The Y P C E invites all young people to a special Easter service at the First Christian Church next Sunday at 4 pm. A souvenir will be given to each member, and the event promises an enjoyable time with a cordial invitation extended to youths from all churches.
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First Christian Church
Canning Factory Visit by Chicago Trader in Mena
D G Wilson of Chicago is in Mena to study dairy and fruit canning prospects. He will confer with local people on the questions before returning, to assess if enough products exist to support a creamery and fruit canning establishment.
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D. G. Wilson
Chicago
Mena
Sutherland Eagle F Salve Promises Eye Repair
An advertisement touts Sutherland's Eagle F Salve for weak eyes styes granulated lids and sore eyes with a money back guarantee. Also notes Dr. Simmons Cough Syrup life saving claim at 50 cents per bottle and a sample offer from Jackson Drug Co. The Epworth League plans an Easter service next Sunday from seven to eight before usual church services.
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Sutherland
Eagle
Jackson Deug Co
A Trip to the Mountains by Local Couples
Sunday afternoon twelve couples from the city joined a cheerful excursion led by Mr. Jesse Weeks and chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. St. John. They toured to Rick Mountain with a stop for hymns and refreshments, then returned to the St. John home. The piece lists all attendees and notes related social and local interest items including medical ad pitches and staff transfers.
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A. W. St. Joho
Jesse Weeks
Rick Mountain
St John
Ida McDonnald
Grace Barney
Bessie Hoag
Linda Holloway
Miss Barnes
Messrs
Geo. W. Boyce
Dr. Parks
Mr. Pretwell
Billy Landes
Jessie O. Weels
Mr. Kirk
Claude Crittenden
Mr. Barnnart
Wilson Hare
L. D. Denny
Mark Olway
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Blocksonm the Tailor
Sheriff Johnson
C. Thorrington
Miss Stain
T. M. Carder
E. W. Chapple
The
Mena Lumber Co
W. H. Ancell
Acorn
Charles Craig
Mrs
J. J. Cramer
Tuesseee
Shreveport
May
Hotel National
Mena Grocery Company
Lorenzo Dako
Carmine Melillo
Howard
Court House
Mahteney
W. P Candle
Little
Rich Mountain
W. J. Rice
St. Francis County
Joe P. Landes
Frank Basterby
F. M. Reeves
E. Smith
St. Louis
Dr. Baker
Janssen Avenue
Smith
Pittsburg & Gulf
J. P. Thayer
Episcopal Guild
Woodall
Arlington Hotel
Lehhigh & Havens Lumber Co
Carl Glitch
Janssa
Ellis- Short Lumber Company
J. I. Philpot
Egger
Bessie Feazel
Nashville
James Rogers
Denver
Colorado
James A. Harkey
Polk County
Hatton Yestherly
Mrs. Shinn
Hotel Mena
Bertha Holt
A. F. Rust
Jack Davis
Georgia
West Honett Avenue
W. A. Eddleman
Kate Mershon
Mr. van Nada
Laswell
the Star
N. H. Chamberlain
Ida
C. H Byers
George Dickover
E. M. Green
Lamar
G. G. Martin
Cole Hill
J. T. Barron
Wednessay
Star
Hyrick
Martha McCutchin
Armour Street
Janssen and
Howett Avenues
Newbanks & Son
Patrick Donnelly
W A. McFadden
Anna Nedry
J. W. Gilgis
Chicago, & Rock Island Road
Mr. Gilgis
Bryan
M. A. Simmons
Janes & Egotf
Epbworth League of the
M. E Church
South
Hanes & Egonf
Fred Mathis
Mr. C. Mathis
New Orleans
Mathis
Des Moines
Abby Jackson Drug Co
Scoryllion
Scott & Bowne
Chenists
New York
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