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THE INDEPENDENT
PERCY H. VAN DYKE
Publisher and Editor
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of Judge
George T. Humphries of Salem for
Congressman from the Second Con
gressional District of Arkansas, sub
ject to the action of the Demicratic
primary.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy W. A. Old
field of Batesville for re-election as
Congressman from the Second Con
gressional District of Arkansas, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of Earl C.
Casey of Batesville for Prosecuting
Attorney of the Third Judicial cir
cuit, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary.
For County Judge.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of W. D. Me- j
Lain for the office of county and pro
bate judge of Jackson County, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri
mary.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of James H.
Johnston for the office of county and
probate judge of Jackson County, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of John A.
Melville for the office of County and
Probate Judge of Jackson County,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary.
The Independent is authoried to
announce the candidacy of 0. W.
Scarborough for the office of county
and probate judge of Jackson County,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary.
For Representative.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of J. M. Mar
dis, for the office of Representative of
Jackson County, subject to the ac
tion of the Democratic primary.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of VV. M.
I
Shaver for the office of Representa
tive of Jackson County, subject to the
Democratic primary.
For Treasurer.
The Independent Is authorized to
innounce the candidacy of John H.
Jamp for the office of Treasurer of
fackson County, subject to the action
>f the Democratic primary.
The Independent is authorized to
innounce the candidacy of Jesse W.
■thuford for the office of Treasurer of
Jackson County, subject to the action
>f the Democratic primary.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of J. M. Ivy
for re-election to the office of Treas
urer of Jackson County, _ subject to
f.he action of the Democratic primary.
For School Superintendent
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy of H. D --al
bert for the office of School Superin
tendent for Jackson County, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri
mary.
The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy “r*’
Bowman for the office of Senoo su
perintendent for Jackson Count;, -'in
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
For Coroner.
The Independent s authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of Henry J^rant
for the office of Coroner of ^a~.<son
County, subject to thz action ■>. the
Dpmorratic primary.
Wanted—to buy second hand
Burlap sacks. Phone 246 or call
at Grant Mfg. Co.’s office. 90d30
For Rent—Furnished rooms
with board or for light house
keeping. Phone 263. 13d<>
Cornelius Ball, representing
Fly-Walker of St. Louis, was
here today and left for Swifton
Drayage of ail kinds handled
promptly. Phone No. 10. —
Chester Robinson. 18dtf.
Try Virtues Little Liver Pills
it the City Drug Store. 09bti
Knox mends shoes cheap. Ill
Walnut street.. dtf.
The High School football and
basketball teams are to play re
turn games with the Searcy
High School in that city to
morrow.
The ladies of the Christian
church will meet Friday after
noon with Mrs. T. B. Stallings.
All articles for the bazaar
should be sent to Mrs. Stalling’s
home on that day to be marked
14d2t
Wanted—Roomers and board
ers. Nice room and board. For
particulars apply to 804 Newport
avenue. dtf.
Jim Biggerstaff, representing
the Missouri-Interstate Paper
Company of Kansas City, was
looking after trade here today.
Clash of Contrast.
"What is that terrific noise?” ask
ed th* pedestrian. “That.” replied the
i policeman, “is caused by an ordina.}
one-cent safety pin sticking into t
three million dollar baby. *
Courage and Truth.
Y/ithout courage there cannot be
.truth, and without truth there can be
ao other virtue.—Sir Walter Scott.
Suntlng Thoroughly
t iruth a modem battv**nfl
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,U: “ Evrry ptece is subject**
“IS. ».« «««■* '•JtJL.’Ef.
five DOUDds to every forty yara*
^weight test o<
P°UDd d ?„ «U water for rf* hour,
steeped in for
and then exposed to « f thU
of (I distinguishable color it «
ttonnred fit tor «•"««•■
SmaM Wonder.
K ladv suffering from a severe cold
directed h°r maid to procure two pen
! nvworth of ammoniated tincture of
quinine, flreat was her amusement
on the return of the marfd. who e*
nressed her Inability to obtain the
! two animated pictures of Queen
. A.nne."- -London Telegraph
* .
Convincing.
“Do you love me, Esmeralda. Of
course I love you. Since I be<tam« ac
quainted with you I have really gotten
to admire pop eyes.*
Purblind Mossback.
Nothing so astonishes the man of
routine formulas and precedents as
success attending original methods.
Additional Local.
Furnished room with board,
corner Second and Laurel 08d6
J. D. Pope, the piano salesman
of Searcy, was here today.
For Rent—Nicely furnished
front room. 215 Vine sfc. dtf.
John VV. Ferrell of Batesviile
was here yesterday, going to his
farm.
For Rent—Two furnished
rooms for light housekeeping.
415 Main street, telephone 348
12dG.
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W. A. MINK
CONTRACTOR
and BUILDER
! Solicits An Opportunity To Maek
You A Bid.
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TELEPHONE 208
Residence 1511 Dewey Avenue
NEWPORT, ARKANSAS
IDEAL LAUNDRY
C. H. WALTON
Proprietor.
Washing called lor and delivered
to all parts of the city
Phone 150.
Agents Wanted in Every Town
OOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG
1 $65.22 MajestiJ
I Range Frel
ifl Premium given away to most popular :. : w-. , fl
Es ley Commission Company. --^VB
g 24 lb. Sack Gold Leaf.100 > I
1 sp 43 lbs. Sack Gold Leaf . 9-,,) " '■
p 1 bbl. G°ld Leaf.iioo ,7i U
jgnj Independent Coupon.p) Vo+(J3
|| GOOD FOR 10 VOTES. | Valley I
|jfe Gold Leaf Flour Contest C,0 tTl miSSlQ^l
|p! Void After December 10, 1912. j Companyl
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(Extra Special Prices For Tk
Holidays.
Ladies’ all wool sweat
ers, regular $2.50 values
—colors, red tan and
gray_$1.29
One lot Ladies’ and Miss
es Sweaters, regular
$2.50 and $3.00 values,
for_ $1.89
Men’s and Boy’s 75c
Sweaters, only-48c
LADIES’ COATS AND
SKIRTS AT UN
HEARD-OF
PRICES
$18 and $19 Ladies’
Coats, now --$11.98
$12.50 and $13-50 Ladies’
Coats, only-$8.98
Ladies ;,ei $6,51)
skiil —$3.89
Ladies' 87.5v and $8,50
Skirt-., ___ 34.93
Ladies one-; ;-:/e dresses
$7-5b v:::- -$3.78
Ladies' one-piece dress
es in Stmoherd checKs.
$8-oO volt;.'.—holiday
.special ..$4.89
Black Cat silk hose, put
up 2 pairs in Christmas
boxes at, per
pair - 51
25c per yd. and 35c per
yd. fancy ribbon at
per yard..19c
Special prices on bops’
and men’s suits.
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* B IG C RISTMAS SAU
g Commencing DECEMBER 13th and lasting to DECEMBER 25th
55 You Christmas shoppers have a chance here to buy for all the family and friends. Our sale prices enable you to buy more, for our reputation for bona fide sales, where yoafitn
e and substantial reductions, is no longer questioned- Come early and get the cream of our offerings, for the best go first.
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5 MEN’S SUITS.
$25 men’s suits_$17-50
$20 men’s suits_$14.98
*nl $17.50 suits for_$12.48
Injj $15 and $12.50 suits-$8.98
|c| We are closing out all numbers
in overcoats, m en’s and boys’
^ suits and ladies’ coats and suits.
!ft _
R OVERCOATS.
jjn| $25 overcoats-$16.50
jj^ $20 overcoats for_$14.48
,r» $15 and $12.50 overcoats
j! for__$8.98
$10 and $7 50 overcoats
irj for_ $4.98
{Sj Ladies coats in all the newest
j£j styles, composed of brocaded
jig plush, satin, chinchilla ami all
the newest cloths.
3r0 $35 coals at_$19.50
^ $25 and $20 coats at-$17.48
&E $17.50. $15 and $12.50
coats_$11.98
M $12.50 and $10 coats_$5.98
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^ SHIRTS.
we Men’s wool shirts in all shades
at the following prices.
® $3.00 shirts at_$2.4S
^ $2 50 shirts at_$1.98
(UEj $2.00 and $1.50 shirts_$1.19
(UE $1.00 shirts for_89c
All Flannelettes and Outing 13
sol yards for-$1.00
^ Solid colors 12 yards for__$1.00
m -
we GROCERIES.
20 pounds white sugar_$100
an! Good flour, per bbl_$5.00
ftE -.
MEN’S GLOVES.
Men’s Morris Rickier Gloves
If you want to make your sweet
heart smile at his Christmas
present give him a pair of Mor
ris Ricker gloves.
TABLE LINENS THAT WILL
DO FOR KINGS.
84 inch table linen, $2.50 values
will be_$1.98
72 inch linen, $2.00 values
for_$1.38
72 inch linen $1.75 value
for_$1.28
72 inch linen, $1.50 and $1.25
value for_98c
72 inch linen, $1.00 value
for- 68c
64 inch linen, 75c and 50c
value__39c
40 inch linen, 50c and 40c
value_23c
These linens are composed of
sun-bleached and German linen
and are the finest in the world,
and we have napkins to match
almost all of the above numbers
10 or 15 pairs of Pot Metal
boots at_$2.50
DRESS GOODS.
We are the sole agents for La
porte Woolen Mill dress goods
and we will put 200 pieces of
this wonderful woolen fabric on
sale at, per yard-59c
All Stetson Hats-$3.48
UMBRELLAS
Waxel handles, carved walnut
handles, gold handles and brass
handles, 25 per cent off during
this Christmas sale.
100 pairs ladies’ shoes, $5.00,
$4.00 and $3.50 values will be
sold at_$1.48
Men’s Hunting Coats at a big
reduction—25 will be on sale.
LADIES’ SEARER RAIN
COATS.
$15.00 rain coats_$10.00
$10.00 rain coats_$7.50
$7.50 rain coats_$4.98
Linen sheeting, 90 inches wide
$1.50 value for_ $1.18
Linen Pillow casing, 45 inches
wide for, per yd_69c
Linen pillow casing, 42 inches
wide, per yard_48c
15 children’s coats, sizes from
6 to 12 years, worth from $2 to
$6 to be closed out at_$1.98
Indian and Cowboy suits.
SUIT CASES AND HAND
BAGS.
$20 bags for_$15.00
$15 bags for_$10.00
$10 bags for_$7.50
Men now is the time to buy
your telescopes. You will need
them.
All Silks will be sold for Christ
mas dresses at 20 per cent off
LADIES’ AND MEN’S INITIAL
HANDKERCHIEFS
Pure linen handkerchiefs from
4c up to 48c, bought especially
for Christmas trade.
12 yards Hope Domestic—$1.00
Calico_ _5c
20 yards BrownDomestic
for only_$1.00
FURS, FURS.
We have one of the largest
stocks of furs ever exhibited in
North Arkansas—Foxes, minks,
muskrat, raccoon, Billy goat
and all the newest hair that is
put in furs.
$40 sets for_$25
$25 sets for_$15.00
$15 and $12.50 sets for_$9.98
$10 and $7.50 sets for_$6.48
$7.50 and $5 sets for_$4.28
Ladies we will sell you some of
the most beautiful Misses and
Children’s sets at the lowest
prices ever offered in our city.
FASCINATORS.
$1.00 values for_69c
75c values for__39c
35c values for_$19c
We have 200 of these head
wrap* and they are new and in
good colors.
50 pairs ladies supporters in
high class as the Princess Chic,
$1.50 and $1.00 values now_48c
Linen towels, guests’ toweling
and scores of fancy and embroi
dery pieces for Christmas.
50 LADIES4 READ! MAi
DRESSES.
Silks, Serges, Bedfords a
Worsteds will be soldas folio*
$12.50 and $10 dresses—-ft
$9.00 and $7.50 dresses—ft
$7.50 and $5.00 dresses—ft
LADIES’ PURSES AND BA(
In the newest shapes will be *
cheap- They are real lest#
and up to date.
LADIES’ UNDERWEAR
Ladies underwear in sepa"
garments.
25 suits in silk and wool *
$2.00 per suit, light weif >
close out per suit.—
25 ladies’ union suits, n
$1.25, sale price—
Children’s and Misses
suits worth 65c, sale ^
price- - ,.
LADIES' SILK PETTI
COATS
50 Petticoats worth $2.50 and
$2.00 in all
We have some of inl
isl. collar and cuff ^ “
city and they must be
Christmas. h _$1.
100 Army overcoat— manC
100 men’s vests., t •
have one by asking
LAmE^GLO^ev
Call and see the ^eS tein(
shown in Newport—Lea
& Co. mnke. ——1***
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