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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
8
In a late 19th century adventure tale, a diver crew led by Captain and Diaz or Moren is about to test a reef near Cocos and Orote with a dangerous yet calculated plan. They discuss equipment including a pressurized helmet, a powerful lamp, chartwork, and lines as they weigh risks against treasure prospects and the safety of companions.
The passage notes a ship lying inside Apra reefs two miles from a small wharf at Agana road, planning to lie abreast Cocos in about an hour. Sailors are instructed to watch the surf from the starboard port down aft and then log the course. It states the distance from Cocos to Orote as exactly 12 miles.
A smallpox outbreak left Sanila des Apra depopulated in 1859. The port is approached by boat as two ladies and Col. de Garma with staff board. The governor and party discuss wine cigars port regulations and Manila gossip while Palacios and Padre Sebastiano are summoned.
The column reports rains boosting grass growth, high Mt Fork and Little Rock creek waters, and an active local community. Updates include Mrs. A A Moore on ski list, J H Coffman and Dexter Gann moving to Hatfield, Mrs Alfred Murphy improving, W P Mcintosh’s mill output, planer manager C H Plunkett, Sabbath services by Dr R T Connelly and Rev Daniel Boles, and a large Sabbath school turnout.
Prof Wear showed a Star representative pupil writing from Mena schools prepared for the Worlds Exposition at Paris. Solicited by Howard J Robers Director Albany New York and funded by State Superintendent Doyne Little Rock. Work bound will go to Little Rock then New York and Paris. The Star believes Mena students compare favorably with other Arkansas schools.
A strong wind and heavy rain caused notable damage in town with many large trees blown down and rain driven into homes. The telephone company reported some losses, though less than expected, while reports from the countryside show the storm mainly affected areas west of the town and did not extend far east or south. Some vegetation damage occurred but was limited.
Those seeking 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 $1.00 per head per month or 3 cents per day.
The city council approved a 100 dollar appropriation for improvements at the big spring in Jarssen park. Work began Monday with a heavy three foot wall built to stop water runoff and a sage pipe installed to drain waste water. Major Burke handles the masonry and is praised for skilled wall work.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports a complete cure from a long hacking cough after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy claims to ease throat chest or lung troubles, with a 50 cent to one dollar price and a free trial bottle at F C Savage’s drug store, guaranteed.
A severe wind and hail storm struck Egger at 5 pm Monday lasting about forty five minutes. Heavy rain followed for over an hour destroying crops and tearing timber and fencing. Cotton and oats were nearly ruined, wheat blown down, and corn split and flattened. Connns roxpEent.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns sores ulcers felons corns and skin eruptions. It claims instant pain relief and fast healing with a money back guarantee, sold by F C Savage druggist with miniature price notes.
Notice for commissioner's sale of 200 acres in Polk County Arkansas to satisfy a judgment of 500 dollars with 7 percent interest from April 1496. Sale in three months on a credit secured by notes, with ten percent interest on unpaid balance, proceeds kept on premises. Also notices for final proof in land claims at Camden Arkansas for James W. Dilbeck and Jacob C. Standridge with witnesses listed.
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