J ABOUT PEOPLE—MAINLY. ^
Skates at Bowen’s Ca8h Store, btt.
Reliable watches at the Palace Jew
elry Store. 254—btf.
Buy your stationery at the Palace
Jewelry Store. 254—btf.
W. A. Oldfield came up from Little
Rock Wednesday night.
Low excursion rates for the Mardi
Gras via the Choctaw.
Judge L. Lippmann, of Tupelo, wae
here Wednesday and Thursday.
Fine line of ladies’ wrist bags at the
Palace Jewelry Store. 254—btf.
Judge J. W. Phillips went to Little
Rock on the noon train Thursday.
Wanted—rnree or four boarders.
Apply to 301 Main St. d tf.
Don’t fail to attend the embroidery
sale at Henry Schott’s. 248 btf.
Day boarders wanted, 222 corner
of Laurel and Third St. 240 dtf.
Mrs. Estelle Claridge left Wednes
day night for a month’s stay in St.
L ouis.
Corn, bran, corn chops, corn and
oat chops, oats and hay at Bowen’s
Cash Store. 224-btf
Miss Ray Brandenburg will enter
tain the Whist Club at two o’clock
Friday afternoon.
J. C. Hamblet, of Cotton Plant,
was here Wednesday night on his
way to Batesville.
J. S. Handford spent Wednesday
night here on his return to Batesville
from Little Rock.
P O. Heidle and J. L. Dodge, of
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, came
down Wednesday night.
Prosecuting Attorney W.A.Oldfield,
of Batesville, was a guest at the Capi
tal in Little Rock Wednesday.
Wedding rings, (solid gold) finest
quality, $2.50 to $15.00. Palace Jew
elry Store 412 North Front St. btf.
For Rent—furnished front room
suitable for one or two gentlemen.
Apply to Mrs. Wolf on Hazel street.
E. F. Coombs and wife, of Memphis,
were here Wednesday night on their
way to Batesville, tne former’s old
home.
Mrs. T. D. Kinman, Jr., entertained
the Clover Club and a large number
of invited guests Thursday afternoon
at cards.
One fare plus two doilare for the
round trip for the Mardi Gras, New
Orleans, February 18-24 via the Choc
taw-Rock Island.
Owing to sickness in the family,
Mrs. E. B. Wilmans will not entertain
the Smart Set Club Saturday after
noon as intended.
Have your watch repaired at the
Palace Jewelry Store. Lowest price
for first class guaranteed work. None
other is safe. 254—btf.
Miss Luella Percival, of Searcy,
came down from Batesville Wednes
day evening and spent the night here
on her return home.
E. D. Chadick, a nephew of the well
known railroad promotor and a son
in-law of Governor Van Ronkle, wat
here Wednesday on business.
Invitations are out to a Washingtor
Birthday party, of which games are te
be the feature, at the home of Mrs. J
H. McHugh, Saturday afternoon.
A whirlwind of*fun! A cyclone ol
mirth!! A tornado of laughter!!!
A Wise Member!!! At the Operf
House, Friday evening, February 20
If you miss seeing “A Wise Mem
ber” you’ll miss a treat, and it’s i
trflat, vnn oanH. off*™*/} fn mice Af
Opera House, Friday evening, Febru
ary 20.
Ike Bottenstein and A. Arndt ex
pected to go to Jonesboro Tuesday
afternoon if No. 4 was not too late foi
Frisco connection at Hoxie. Theii
special purpose is to attend a meeting
of the Elks.
The Star Clothing House has pur
chased a very handsome sign for theii
front, made by Binger of New York,
the largest sign house in the world.
The letters are in gilt of the raisec
block style.
“Those who laugh last laugh best,’
but those who see “A Wise Member’
will laugh the loudest, the longest,—
in fact, will laugh all the time. It’i
the funniest ever.” At the Open
House, Friday evening, February 20
Train service continues poor bj
reason of the cola weather. Botl
early south bound trains, Nos. 5 anc
11 were several hours late, No. 3 a hal
hour off and No. 4, whose lateness ii
quite a matter of record, was thre<
hours behind schedule time. Freigh
cars from the north are adorned witl
icicles.
I -—--— -—■ -——-•-H. i
fliKansas Bank & Tiusl Co.,
CAPITAL $100,000.
ABSOLUTE SAFETY
IS THE BEST THING WE HAVE TO OFFER.
Other inducements are of secondary
importance. Upon this basis we solicit
your business.
Officers and Directors:
J. W. Grubbs, Pres. Nathan Graham, Vioe-Pres. Chas. G. Henry, Cashier.
B. B. Bond, R. F. Drummond, W. D. McLain,
M D Campbell, F. D. Fulkerson, C. J. Saenger,
S. D. Campbell, Abe Heiligers, L. E. Willis,
G. D. Clements, L. Minor, J. S. Wilmans.
White River stood at 25.8 feet
Thursday morning and was expected
to reach a stand during the day in
close proximity to the danger line of
26 feet. Black was reported on a
stand at Elgin Thursday morning.
Misses Daisy Reed and Maude Mc
Cormick and Mrs. J. E. Roseborough,
of Batesville, came down Wednesday
night on their way to Poplar Bluff,
where they will become members of a
house party at the home of Mrs. W.
H. Wilsey.
Capt. F. W. Tucker, collector of in
ternal revenue, has returned from a
three-days, visit to his old home at
Clover Bend, and reports that the
rivers in that part of the state are all
out of their banks. Very little dam
age is being done, however, as the
farmers were in a measure prepared
for it.—Little Rock Democrat.
The Black Patti Troubadours ap
peared at the Newport Opera House
Wednesday night in a new musical
comedy, entitled “Dirktown Circus
Day” and closed the performance
with numerous musical specialties.
Mack Allen was perhaps the best
wire equilibrist ever seen in Newport
and the attraction was regarded as
very fair by an average house.
Black Patti was indisposed and not in
' her best voice, but many of the musi
cal numbers were good and much en
. joyed.
WEDDING AT JACKSONPORT.
_
A quiet home wedding was cele
brated in Jacksonport Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr. John R.
Loftin, Sr., when Mr. Thomas W.
Shaver of this city was married to
Miss Lucien Loftin by Rev. J. E.
Thomas.
Only a few intimate friends and rel
atives were present. The groom iB a
popular young business man of New
port, and the bride a young lady of
many charms and graces of character
and from one of Jackson county’s
best families.
The Independent begs to be inQ
eluded among the friends who wish
the newly wed long lives of richest
happiness.
THE FIGHT CONTINUES.
The license contest from the Jack
sonport district occupied the attention
of the county court again Thursday.
The license attorneys sought to have
numerous names stricken off the
prohicensus.
Attorney J. M. Stayton leaves to
night on a trip and unless the contest
i is settled by that time another post- ,
ponement may be taken.
A FINE SHOWING.
The Arkansas Bank and Trust Com
pany to-day make their first public
statement, which is as follows:
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
Of the Arkansas Bank and Trust
Company at close of business, Febru
ary 18th, 1903:
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock.825,000.00
Net profits to date. 8997.81
Deposits.8102,492.29
8128,490.10
RESOURCES.
Loans & Discounts.829,926.00
Demand Loans.860,598.55
County Scrip.8727.21
Furniture & Fixtures 8835.66
Cash & Sight Exchange.83,640.69
8128,490.10
The above statement is correct to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
C. G. Henry, Cashier.
We congratulate them on their fine
showing after being in business less
than sixty days and tin competition
with two old banks. The excellent
showing is an evidence of the financial
strength of the people behind it.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Stewart Bros., doing business un
der the name and style of The New
port Builders Supply and Hardware
Company in the City of Newport,
Ark., has been disolved, and all of
their stock and goodwill has been sold
to The Newport Builders Supply and
Hardware Company, a corporation,
and Thos. B. Stewart assumes the
payment of all indebtedness due by
said firm and all of the accounts and
notes due said firm have been sold to
him. All parties, who are indebted
to us, will confer a favor by calling
at once and settling.
Thos. B. Stewart,
269—b6t Wm. R. Stewart.
j L. B. HARRIS, f
> JUSTICE OF PEACE, <
1 UNION TOWNSHIP. (
5 All paper* executed promptly. S
v Write Deeds, Mortgages, Acknowledge- (
f merits, and Hills of Sale. J
l All case* decided according to law and x
f evidence, irrespective of persons. X
A specialty of the blending of hearts, 5
,1 causing two to beat as one. Ceremony j
) short and to the point. v
Office at Grocery Store, 209 Walnut ?
/ street. /
■— Capital, $50,000
A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED, AND THE AC
COUNTS OF MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS
AND INDIVIDUALS SOLICITED.
Directors:—T. J. Watson, John M. Cook, Ben Adler, S. Wolff, J. O.
Taylor, T. J. Craham, G. W. Hurley, W. A. Billingsley,
B. B. Bond.
Officers:-Sigmund Wolff, President; G. W. Hurley, Vice-President: -
W. A. Billingsley, Cashier; F. A. Jones, Assistant Cashier.
THE BANK OF NEWPORT
CAPITAL $50,000
SURPLUS, - $25,000.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
G. W Decker, President. A. D. Bailey, Vice-President.
R. M. Johnson, 'Cashier. T. D. Kinman, Ass’t. Cashier.
V. Y Cook, Thos. J. Graham, A. E. Shoffner.
Jno. T. Flynn, J. W. Grubbs, Jos. M. Stayton.
pipe evpep | CM PC,Is an important factor in successful banking. With all
nllL LArLillLllliL due sense of modesty, we venture to direct your at
tention to a brief review of the long business career of the men who compose
our Board of Directors and Officers.
FflllRTFFN YFAR^ Experience in the affairs of Banking in this community
rUUniLLii ILMnO enables us to measure and meet the needs of our cus
tomers. We solicit your account, and promise proper help in time of need.
STRONGER CO-DAY
CHAN EVER BEFuR
We are the only Specialists in Arkansas who
successfully treat Antrum, Abcesses, Pyorrhoea,
Alveolais, gum and tooth troubles. Every day
we are moving forward in the line of progress, V
and in the volume of our business. A recent
change in our staff places us in a 'position to
FULFIL OLR PROMISES TO-DAY AS NEVER
BEFORE. Our operative and mehcanical dentis
try fits, Seamless Cap Crowns and Bridge work,
Artificial Aluminum and Rubber Sets of Teeth
for all ages, Accurately, Scientifically. Every
piece the very highest of its class, and at reas
onable prices.
For 60 days we will offer our Aluminum metal
plates at the same price of our high grade Rub
ber plates. No worry, no taste of rubber, and
only about one fourth the weight. Our methods
are the latest and as near painless as can be
made. All work guaranteed.
BLACK BROS., Dentists,
Newport, Arkansas.
Hain Office, Little Rock, cor. 5th and Main streets,
Masonic Temple.
Branch Offices:—Pine Bluff, Monticello, Ft. Smith
and Batesville.