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NEWPORT, ARKANSAS. MONDAY. JANUARY 9. *905. NUMBER 2*7.
TED
COMING TERM.
etit Jurors for Jan
m of Jackson Gir
Court Named.
irig is a list of the grand
it jurors for the January
f the Jackson county cir
ourt, which convenes Mon
January 30:
GRAND JURORS.
J. M. Westmoreland, C. A.
ucker, W. L. Taylor, John W.
Starnes, John Henderson, Tom
Britt, J. J. Causey, John Cren
haw, John Greenhaw, J. M.
, R. C. Jones, George Cook,
R. Dowell, J. W. Lindley, E.
Brockmeyer, W. K. Coe,
>rge Foushee, J. S. Wilmans,
ames Strider, C. B. Coe, Lowry
Grant, Wm. Armstrong.
PETIT JURORS.
C. R. Shelley, Z. T. Calhoun,
Marvin Hare, A. McDonald, W.
H. Jones, Dave Norman, J. A.
Beede, G. W. McCoy, W. T.
Loyd, G. C. Dudley, J. D. Ash
ley, A. J. Rowlett, Chas. Bailey,
W. S. Lawrence, Major Moore,
W TToCFJLTl.
W. J. Smith, L. H. Conditt, W.
J. Massey, Richard Snelson,
Dick Arnett, Will Hurley, Burt
Snetser, W. S. Armstrong, S. R.
Phillips, N. M. Robinett, E. H.
JTanan, J. W. Croft, T. B. Chas- i
tain, J. R. Cox, S. M. Beattie,,
Chas. Greenshaw.
RACE NARROWS TO
CATE AND PINDALL.
^ Little Rock, Jan. 8.—The
K speakership and presidency of
file senate contests remain prac
tically unchanged. Several cau
cuses were scheduled for this
afternoon which will probably
result in the withdrawal of one
or two candidates for speaker
and leave the field open to Sena
tor A. W. Covington for presi
dent of the senate. His election
is now conceded by all.
A roll call will probably be
necessary to settle the speaker
ship contest between W. W. Cate
of Jonesboro and X. 0. Pindall of
Desha. The race is fast nar
rowing down between the two
aspirants named, and it is very
likely that they will be the only
candidates in the field when the
house is called to order Monday
noon, though the friends of Rep
resentative John Keel consider
his chances good.
NECROLOGICAL.
THOMAS J. SCONYERS.
Thomas J. Sconyers, aged about
55 years, and for many years a
^ resident of this county, died Sun
day night at his home near Fair
iw and his remains will be
brought here for burial.
The deceased was married just
a few weeks ago to Mrs. Mc
/ Bride and the news of his death
comes as a shock to his many
friends, who held him in high
esteem.
JAMES MARTIN HOBGOOD.
Death has claimed another citi
zen prominently identified in the
upbuilding of Newport in the
person of James Martin Hob
good, whose life ebbed away
without a struggle at 6:45 Mon
day morning at his home on Elm
street. For a week he had been
a sick man, but not until near
the end was the critical nature
of his trouble, congestion, appar
ent. About the bedside were |
mother, wife and other beloved
ones to minister to every want, I
and death came peacefully.
The deceased was born in Sar
dis, Miss., January 25, 1860, the;
son of Joseph and Virginia Hob- i
good. For twenty-two years he |
had been a resident of Jackson
county, being married in 1890 to
Miss Lucia Boyce.
He had been honored by his:
fellow citizens with the office of
sheriff and was a member of the
city council at the time of his !
death. Among the Odd Fellows
he had served as noble grand .
and the Knights of Pythias had j
chosen him their chancellor com
mander. He was also a member
of the Woodmen of the World.
Jovial in disposition, big heart
ed and generous to a fault if this
virtue can be attained to that ex
cess, he was highly esteemed by
a large acquaintance, who sym
pathize deeply with those in
grief. A kind husband and a
public spirited citizen, both home
and community feel the loss of
the departed.
Services at 2 o’clock Tuesday
afternoon at the home, conduct
ed by Rev. M. B. Umsted, as
sisted by Rev. R. B. Willis. The
Odd Fellows will have charge of
the remains and hold services at
the grave in Walnut Grove.
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NEGROES COMPOSE
INQUEST JURY
Finding That Tom Daniels Came
to Death at Hand of Ches
ter Flenall.
For probably the first time in
the history of Jackson county a
colored jury composed the in
quest body over the remains of
one of their own race, in the
case of Tom Daniels, who died
Sunday night.
Coroner Harrison presided at
the inquest hearing Monday
morning and A. J. Turner was
foreman of the jury. The ver
dict of the twelve was that Dan
iels came to his death from a
gun-shot would at the hands of
Chester Flenalh
LAIR OF THE TIGER
WILL BE DISTURBED.
In Craighead county, where
license prevailed by an over
whelming majority at the last
election, the first of the year
marked the passing of the legal
ized saloon and the citizens of
Jonesboro intend to make more
effective the will of the people in
hunting out the lair of every
blind tiger seeking to do business
within their town.
The first raid came last Satur
day morning about 11:30 o’clock,
when a newly fitted up and
rough looking bar to what was
once the Senate saloon,received a
visit from the officers, who pro
ceeded to confiscate the 94 half
pints, 36 full pints and 4 quarts
of wet goods found therein. The
negroes were arrested, and at
last accounts, had failed to make
bond.
ARKANSAS TO SUE
CHOCTAW RAILWAY.
Little Rock, Jan. 7.—The state
of Arkansas has instituted suit
to set aside the sale of the Choc
taw & Memphis railroad to the
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf and j
the more recent sale of the Choc- i
taw to the Chicago, Rock Island !
& Pacific.
The action of the state is based
chiefly upon the contention that
the Choctaw & Memphis Rail
way Company had no power to
lease or sell its line to a corpora
tion organized and existing un
der the laws of the United States.
Read the Daily and Weekly
Independent.
AMENDMENT LOST
SAYS TR1EBER. !
Poll Tax Amendment Overturned ;
by Federal Court Because
Not Duly Passed Un
der Constitution.
The expected has happened in
the United States circuit court at
Little Rock, when Judge Trieber!
on Saturday handed down a de-1
cision in the case of Knight ver
sus Shelton, holding that the poll
tax amendment was invalid,
never having been constitution
ally adopted, because it failed
to receive a majority of all the
votes cast at the election at
which it was submitted.
The method of declaring an
amendment adopted when it has
simply received a majority of the
votes cast on that question alone
is an evasion of the law and the
fact that the constitution has
been repeatedly violated in this
way has been an open secret for
twelve years.
SIMILAR AMENDMENTS.
The amendments affected by
the decision are No. 2, poll tax
amendment; No. 3, authorizing
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state, district, county or town-1
ship offices; No. 5, giving coun-:
ties power to levy a 5 mill tax;
No. 9, voted upon at the last elec
tion and providing for municipal
bonds for internal improve
ments.
WHAT IT MEANS.
Senator Clark says that the
ruling means a new state con
stitution.
Attorney-General Murphy says
the defense was represented by
able lawyers, but their task was
an impossible one.
JUDGE LIPPMANN’S
TRIBUTE TO BRYAN.
Hon. L. Lippmann of Tupelo
arrived in the city Friday and
will tonight hear William Jen
nings Bryan speak at old Con
cordia hall, says the Little Rock
Democrat. Until 1896 Mr. Lipp
mann had always voted the Re
publican ticket, but when the
Nebraskan came out for free
silver Mr. Lippmann changed
and has since been an ardent
Democrat. “Bryan is the great
est man in America today,” said
Mr. Lippmann last night. “I
came all the way here to see him
and to hear him speak. Though
I have always worked for him
and have been a subscriber to
the Commoner since its appear
ance, 1 have never had the pleas
ure of seeing him.”
OLDFIELD HAS
RANDOLPH FRIENDS.
Hon. W. A. Oldfield of Bates
ville, prosecuting attorney from
the third judicial circuit, was in j
the city Thursday on particular j
business, says the Pocahontas!
Star,- which also adds that Mr. i
Oldfield is an avowed candidate
for congress against Col. Bruri-1
didge next year, and has many
warm friends in Randolph coun
ty who will stay with him till the
last day in the morning.
KEEL CHOSEN
TEMPORARY SPEAKER.
A telephone message from
Little Rock Monday noon from
George Robinson to J. R. May
han, stated that Keel had been
elected temporary chairman and
that a permanent organization
had not yet been formed. This
action would not forecast the
election of Jackson county’s
representative as permanent
wielder of the gavel.
OPERA HOUSE '
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10.
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The Last ue.me I’ll Play
Gould ot Morsra« **
Those Famous Funny Fellows,
WOOD & WARD,
presenting their everlasting,
singing, ringing, tom-fooling
farce. Two Merry Tramps; 17
big musical numbers. Good goods
at regular prices—25, 50 and 75.
Don’t Travel;
Talk.
IT’S CHEAPER
The use of the Long
Distance Telephone lines
of this company will save
you many a journey, long
and short—Every town
of importance in Texas,
Arkansas, Oklahoma and
Indian Territories within
reach. Also far distant
points in the North and
East.
The South westernTelegraph
and Telephone Co.
JAMES L. JONES,
Solicits your
NOTARIAL BUSINESS,
And promises
Prompt and Careful Attention
To Your Business.
REAL ESTATE.
List your Property
For Quick Sales
With me. I guaran
tee best results.
R. W. BANDY, -
chastian building.
DR. CHAS. E. CARROLL
Dentist
Gives special attention to
Crown and Bridge Work,
And correction of Irregularities
of the Teeth.
Office Watson Bldg. Phone, 63.
Newport, - Arkansas»
SAW MILL FOR SALE.
Saw mill and 1,000 acres of
oak for sale cheap. Party de
sires to look after other business.
Apply at this office. This mill
is a bargain and can be secured
for $450.
Everything in our entire
store has been reduced dur
ing this sale. Wolff-Goldman
Merc. Co. I3btf
Read the Daily and Weekly
Independent
Great Sale of
Manhattan Shirts.
“Best Known, Known as the Best/’
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I As different as chalk is from cheese describes the dif
ference between Manhattan Shirts and the ordinary,
commonplace kind.
For Two Days Only
and for Cash,
Tuesday, January 10th, and Wednesday, January r ^
1 1th, all of our $1.50 and $2.00 kind for
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8 They consist of Negligee and Stiff Bosoms;
Separate and attached cuffs. ’Tis ’nough said* I
First come, first served—No favorites. “Get the )
Habit.” Remember the dates; 2 days only, f
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 10th and 11th. }
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Get the Get the no 1
Habit. Habit.
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YOUR MONEY
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With us is an altogether sat;
and sensible proposition, f
WE LOAN MONEY
On proper security and 'in
reasonable sums, always
giving preference to the ap
plication of a regular cus
tomer.
Arkansas Bank and Trust Co.
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Capital $100,000.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
J. W. Grubbs, President. Nathan Graham, V.-Pres.
Chas. G. Henry, Cashier.
B. B. Bond, M. D. Campbell, S. D. Campbell,
G. D. Clements, R. F. Drummond, W. D. McLain,
F. D. Fulkerson, C. J. Saenger, Abe Heilegers, " \
0. D. Watson, L. Minor. L, E. Willis, -a
J. S. Wilmans. m
jack Herron
For Granitoid and Stone Walks,
Curbing, all kinds of Brick Work.
Don’t fail to get my figures
before contracting.
My Work Talks For Itself
Parties wanting crushed Lime
Stone Walks apply to me.
FOR LEASE.
NEWPORT OPERA HOUSE.
Possession given the 1st day
of April, 1905, together with the
scenery, fixtures, furniture, etc.
Seating capacity 500. Stage 40
feet. Scenery in good condition
and furniture in good repair.
Good piano. Bids received up to
February 1st and right reserved
to reject any and all bids. Ap
ply to
L. Minor, Secretary,
or I. Goldman, President,
98bta Newport Building Ass’n.
Wanted — Hickory logs and
poles delivered f. o. b. tracks j
| Choctaw Railway. Write for
prices and particulars.
James Colbert & Co., •
92btf Tupelo, Ark.
25,000 I 1
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