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JURY RETURNED
116 INDICTMENTS
Grand Jury Makes Final Report
_Many Recommendations
Relative To City Dives
And Various Officials.
The grand jury concluded its
sessions Thursday afternoon,
returning to court its final re
port and received its discharge
with the thanks of the court,
with the order that the report
be certified to the county court
and a copy was also directed to
be sent to the city officials.
The report is rather sweep
ing in its various findings and
recommendations, and is as fol
lows :
We, the Grand Jury, empanel
led for the Fall Term of 1914 of
Jackson Circuit Court, beg leave
to submit the following as our
report:
We investigated the charges
of all parties confined in the
County Jail; the charges
against all parties bound over to
await the action of the Grand
Jury; and offenses and misde
meanors that have been brought
to our notice, and in all cases
where we were of the opinion
that the evidence warranted an
indictment we have returned
True Bills of Indictment to the
Court.
There has been some little
complaint reached the ears of
the members of the Grand Jury
about some of the dives yet
running. Too much right on
Front street here in Newport;
this is especially the case on the
iower end of Front street; we
would therefore recommend that
they be suppressed, and as the
laws of the State of Arkansas
give Municipalities the right
and power to do this and the
City of Newport through its
Legislative Body has adopted
and promulgated a law to sup
press and to punish frequenters
We have by a committee visit
ed the county hospital located at
Jacksonport, and found the
building and inmates very well
taken care of, but would recom
mend that some two or three
mattresses which are very old
and worn should be replaced
by new ones.
We visited the county jail in a
body and found it well kept and
the inmates seemed to be well
treated. Would however re
commend that electric lights
be put in service in the jail, in
as' much as the building is al
ready wired and at one time has
been lighted in that manner, but
for some reason is not at pres
ent.
We have examined the county
court house and find that theer
is a piece of the balustrade on
outside of building near the
Treasurer’s office which has fal
len to the ground and should be
removed, or replaced.
We have examined 183 wit
nesses and returned into court
116 true bills of indictment.
In report of the Commission
ers of Accounts we find that
Stuckey & Stuckey are behind
with their office rent to the a
mount of $91.60. We would re
commend that this be collected
at once. We find that J. F. Mc
Cuistion stands charged with
$1,042.00, prisoners, which he
turned over to the county con
vict authorities and failed to get
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spectfully suggest that county
court adjust this matter in or
der that records be shown clear.
We inclose herewith county
commissioners’ report on this
matter. He as collector also
holds receipt for some sixteenth
section school lands as a de
posit to his credit in bank. Would
recommend that this be turned
over to the county treasurer, in
order that it may be apportion
ed to school districts, to which
it belongs.
It appears from the records j
that there still stands charged
against various township officers
certain amounts which are now
outlawed. We recommend that
these be charged off the books.
In other cases where county or
township officers are behind
with their payments to the
county would recommend that if
they do not settle at once min
utes of it should be made in or
der that the next grand jury
can indict the delinquent offi
cials.
We desire to thank the court
and the court officials for cour
tesies extended us during our
labors, especially do we wish to
express our thanks to our effi
cient retiring prosecuting at
torney for his untiring efforts in
aiding us; and having complet-1
ed our work, submit this as our j
final report and request that we i
be discharged.
Respectfully submitted,
L. D. SMITH, Foreman.
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Case Withdrawn From Jury.
In the trial of the suit of H. A.
Bickers and S. M. Bone against
G. W. Roberts, an understand
ing was reached between the
litigants after the evidence had
been heard and instead of the
jury rendering its verdict, a
judgment for plaintiffs for
$112.-">0 was entered by agree
ment.
The trial of John Hawkins of
Bird Township charged with be
ing drunk on the public highway
was next taken up and tried by
a jury Friday.
George A. Brabbzson versus
St. L. I. M. & S. Ry. Co., dam
ages; dismissed at cost of de
fendant.
State versus Newt McNeely,
forgery; continued for term by
state for witness Earl Seaton.
State versus John H. Keel,
false imprisonment; referred to
next grand jury for lack of wit
nesses, defendant remaining on
present bond.
State versus Will Jackson,
dismissed by grand jury and de
fendant discharged.
Delightful Slumber Party.
Miss Mildred Fairchild gave a
delightful slumber party to a
number of her young lady
friends Tuesday evening that
was richly enjoyed by all. At
midnight frozen punch and cake
were served and after that the
slumber part of a slumber party,
though it is doubtful if there is
any real slumber when so many
lively, vivacious girls are gath
ered together under one roof.
Next morning a course break
fast with cupid decorations and
artistic place cards completed
a most pleasant affair.
The guests were Misses Lucy
Sprigg. Leone Umsted, Lockie
Graham, Mary Madeline Hock
ing. Louise Robinson, Lucy
Crossland, Mildred Reamey, Co
rinne Mosby, Janette Fairchild
and Mary Bains.
Silos.
Build your Silo of reinforced
concrete and it will last forever
without paint or other repairs
The first cost is but little more
than wood. For instance: Our
16 x 30 about $450, owing to lo
cation. I am prepared to do the
work, have a modern concrete
mixer and will look you up if
you will drop me a postal card.
E. G. UTLEY,
43dtf Newport, Arkansas.
Dr. A. G. Pierce
PHZS1C1AN and SURGEON
Office, McLain Building
NEWPORT, ARKANSAS
Specialty: Chronic Diseases, Male
and Female
The "Light” Fantastic
Tango down here and let us
give you some light on the sub
ject of EDISON MAZDA Lamps
and you’ll feel no Hesitation
about dancing back home with
a full equipment of
EDISON
MAZDA LAMPS
They give three times as much light
as old-style Carbon lamps—with the
same amount of electricity. Put one in
every lamp socket in your home, office,
store or factory.
Let us show you.
FOR SALE BY
Sam J. Denty ;
Phone 117.
of the Bawdy Houses, we would
urge the enforcement of this
law by the Authorities. A small
portion of the cases coming be
fore the Grand Jury are in the
City and should be handled by
City Courts, and we think that
a good deal of this could be
avoided by a rigid enforcement
of the City laws.
We have examined the re
ports of the various Justices of
the Peace of the various Town
ships of the County. We find
that it is the custom of Justices
of the Peace all over this Coun
ty and some in particular to al
low parties who are under arrest
to waive examination and then
| bind them over to the Grand j
Jury. In a great many cases of
this kind the witnesses leave
the County when the Grand Jury
meets so that they cannot be
summoned before that Body,
j and in that way there is not any
evidence forthcoming to war
j rant an indictment, and the
I County has been out quite a little
i expense in the way of fees and
keeping prisoners in jail and
i Grand Jury is compelled to turn
them loose for lack of the prop
er witnesses. We would respect
fully recommend that in cases of
this kind that the Honorable
County Judge refuse to allow
Justices of the Peace his fees, in
as much as it is only custom and
not law' that permits prisoners to
waive preliminary examination.
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L»J HEINEMANN'S DRY GOODS STORE S
jS11 WILL HAVE A j|
| SCHOOL DAYS' SALE |
tysj Of special interest to the College Miss and the ^
young man who are going to school. ^
Misses new' Fall Suits-$16.50 to $22.50 jjjnj
Young Men’s new Fall Suits_$12.50 to $22.50 si
jgfii Misses and Young Men’s Rain Coats at the lowest ^
j [yg prices. jug
|£j All of our Fall Hosiery, Iron Clad, every pair guaran- |g
Qj^ teed_25c up to $1.25 jy=
$8.00 Plaid Blanket now-$3:50
ani We have 300 pieces of ginghams and percales for you to afil
|jji pick from. ^
kjj* 100 pieces 12 l-2c values now-9c jffijj
1 HEINEMANN’Sl
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ANNOUNCEMENT
f We take this method of announcing the arrival of our
new fall stock of ladies’, children’s and misses’ cloaks,
coats, skirts, woolen dress goods, silks, ginghams, under
wear, comfort materials, men's, ladies’ and children’s 8;
shoes and boots, hats, caps, men’s and boys’ pants and 8 .
suits and in fact everything you will need for the winter S
and just to think they were BOUGHT EARLY last spring
BEFORE the BIG ADVANCES, which have been put on |
all lines and we are going to sell you goods of this kind
just like there had not keen any War Scare or advances.
| Our prices will be at least 25 per cent below the mar
ket and we kindly ask you to remember this before you 1
buy and come and se us.
IWe Are Agents for ‘‘Walton’s Solid
Leather" Shoes
In the grocery line we are especialy strong and can
give you more for your money than you could expect.
! G pounds of good Rio Coffee for-• •—$1.00
17 pounds of Navy Beans for--1.00
Garrett’s Snuff-••-20c
8 Bars Laundry Soap-25c
3 We carry corn chops, bran, oats, corn, molasses, feed,
shorty, hay and wheat chops. j
We Want Your Country Produce.
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CASH STORE
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C. R. GRAY
PHYSICIAN
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EARL BUILDING
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IDEAL LAUNDRY
C. H. WALTON
Proprietor
1 hashing called for and delivered
to all parts of the city
PHONE 150
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ANNOUNCEMENT |
AUTUMN AND WINTER «
1914-1915
The very latest fabrics and fashions have arriv
ed thus opening the new season.
A cordial welcome is extended to the public to
call and review the complete assortment of im
ported and domestic woolens.
The showing of fabrics this season of about 500
patterns comprises beautiful all wool goods includ
ing Tartan Plaids, Mixtures, Balmacaans, Wors
teds, Novelty weaves and staples, every one v?ith
genuine quality.
Kindly consider this a personal invitation to call
early.
Fall Suits Custom Made at special prices for a
short time only. A beautiful Tartan plaid in
green and blue effects; stripes , pinchecks, diago
nals, in fact our imported and domestic represen
tation from well known mills give you the widest
selection. Call early—act now.
Cleaning and Pressing done, also measures taken
for ladies’ suits. Fit and workmanship guaran
teed
PAUL P. ROTH
Merchant Tailor
PHONE 308
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Can you imagine a successful business run without
system—and do not your personal affairs deserve the
same care. No other plan of keeping track of your re
ceipts and expenditures is so methodical, safe and sure
as that of depositing yo ur income with this bank- You
and your biciness will be welcomed here and your af
fairs will receive our ca r.-ful ar d considerate attention
at all times.
the Farmers Bank
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Shingles
Get The Old Reliable
Cypress Shingle
which are manufactured in di
mension widths, 4 in., 5 in. and
XjmftfOOPj6 in., each width being bunched
separately. Call on your deal
ers for CYPRESS SHINGLES,
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