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WEATHER.
Tonight fair and colder, freezing;
Saturday fair and cold.
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HERE AND THEtE
Fresh country sorghum at Bowen’s
Cash Store. 179d6t
Tom Dill rad is among the sick of
our city.
Fruit cakes just received.—Snet
ser’s. 17Pd3t
Miss Made Moore, who has influen
za, is reported very sick.
Knox menus snoes cheap, ill Wal
nut street. dtf.
A. T. Cummins is able to be out af
ter an illness of several days.
Fresh oysters, celery and lettuce at
Snetser’s Grocery. 178d3t
Prosecuting Attorney Earl Casey
is down from Batesville today.
WANTED—Nice clean rags at the
Independent office.
Rufus Johnston, a splendid young
man of Balch, was here today on bus
iness. •
For Rent—Barn. Appjy this of
fice.
Mrs. L. E. Hite on Laurel street
has been very sick for several days
with influenza.
Miss Rebecca Young went to Swif
ton this morning to spend the day
with Mrs. W.' R. Harvey.
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Best bleached domestic worth 35c,
1 only 21c at Bowen’s big sale. 17Gd4t
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New nuts, evaporated fruits and
canned goods at Bowen’s Cash Store,
176d6t
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| Walter Fife returned last night
I from the capital city, where he had
| been spending the day.
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Drayage of all kinds handler
promptly. Pb,<ne No> 10. Chest*’
| Robinson. 13-d!
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A meeting of all school superin
tendents and principal's of the state
will be held at Little Rock next week.
Florida Oranges just received at
Bowen’s Cash Store and only 50c to
65c. per dozen. 176d6t
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fitzhugh and
Judge J. B .McCaleb spent last night
in Newport, returning home from
Little Rock.
For Rent—Two nicely furnished
steam-heated bed rooms, with hot
and cold water.—323 Main street.
179d6t
Mr. and Mrs. Jud Hout and Miss
Olgie Roberts were down from Tuck
erman this morning on business for
a few hours.
Mr. and Mrs. George Churchman
and Miss -Lola Tims of Tuckerman
were here yesterday, going to Tupe
lo, called by the illness of their Na
tive, Sam Tinsley.
Sor Sale—Cypress lumper for
building material. This timber is of
the best grade, well suited for build
ing purposes, and will be cut to order.
—V. O. Jones. 175d6t
E. E. Clark, district manager of
j the Southern Cotton Oil Company,
| was here between trains on compa
ousiness and is the guest of the
: local manager, R. H. Scruggs .
Ed Mosby of Memphis is expected
tomorrow to visit his brother, Wil
liam Mosby and family, which will be
his first visit to Newport, his former
home, in several years.
Ferdinand Tonney was down from
Swifton yesterday and stated the in
fluenza situation was improving slow
ly in his section, but there were still
several serious cases.
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W. T. Sweatt and! Lubie Sweatt of
Weldon expect to leave in a few
days to spend Thanksgiving with
their parents in Oklahoma, which is
their regular annual visit.
S. M. Beattie, Fred Parish and Jack
Montgomery returned last night
from Little Rock, where they attended
the Masonic Grand Lodge. Mr. Beat
tie represented the Chapter and Mr.
Montgomery Jackson Lodge.
Wanted—Salesmen for Art and
Business Calendars, Leather goods;
Advertising Specialties. All business
will “hum”—Liberal commission; Ex
clusive territory; Permanent posi
tion.—Economy Advertising Co.,
Iowa City, Iowa.
Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Kennerly of
Batesville, who attended the meeting
of the Masonic Grand Lodge at Littl§
Rock for the past few days, were at
the Hazel hotel last night on their re
turn home.
Otis Wyatt, the sixteen year old son
of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wyatt of the
I Hickorv Grove neighborhood, died
! yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock
| from pneumonia, and was buried this
afternoon at Cheshire cemetery. He
was a fine young man and it is with
regret that his friends learn of his
death.
Oscar Vaughn of Weldon is spend
ing the day here with his sister, Mrs.
J. E. Henderson on Main street. The
j young man is on his return to Weldon
from Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas,
where he has been since enlisting
several months ago. He has been
very ill with influenza and is at home
j to recuperate.
Bryan Parrott has wired his wife
of this city that he will return fron
j New York City in a day or two, as il
; has been decided not to send any more
j Red Cross workers to France. Mr
Parrott left last Sunday night ex
pecting to sail from New York this
week, but his friends are glad t<
know that he is to return home soon
Little Miss Martha Walker cele
bra ted her tenth birthday Wednesday
November 21. by adopting a Frencl
; orphan, a little girl of ten years oi
age. This is a very wonderful waj
of making “birthday presents” an<
it is to be hoped that many othei
girls and boys will follow Martin
Walter's example of generosity hm
thoughtfulness.
The government has notified all Red
Cross headquarters that all sched
1 ules had been closed for applicants
for overseas service, and that all sail
ing dates had been cancelled, which
means that girls or men who have re
cently made application will not be
needed abroad. There will be no
more enrollments for the present in
overseas Red Cross service.
NOTICE OF STREET IMPROVE
MENT TAX.
The tax books for tne collection of
the special street tax on real proper
ty in Walnut Street improvement
District No. 1, of the City of New
port, Arkansas, for the third annual
assessment of said district, have been
placed in my hands. All owners of
real property lying in said district
are required to pay their tax to me
by the 1st day of December,
1918. If such assessment be not
paid by said date, action will be taken
for collection of said tax for the legal
penalties and cost.
Given under my hand on this the
29th day of October, 1918.
LOU MINOR,
158d30t. Collector.
FOR SALE.
A jim-dandy double-barrell, 12
guage, hammerless shotgun, brand
new, will sell cheap. If you want a
goad gun call at the Independent of
fice and take a look at it.
Subscribe for the Independent.
Special November Sale
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Ladles' Ready-to-Wear
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Owing to the unsatisfactory conditions of busi
ness, during this “flu” epidemic, we are offering
' at a great sacrifice all of otir Ladies’ and Chil
dren's Coats, Suits and Dresses in all the latest
styles and materials.
Ladies’Coats and Suits $80.00 to $75.00
values during this sale only..$47.50
Ladies’-’Goats and Suits $45.00 and $50.00
- values during this sale only..$39.50
Ladies’ Coats and Suits $35.00 to $40.00
values during this sale only. $29.50
Ladies’Coats and Suits $25.00 to $30.00
values during this sale only...$21,50
Ladies’ Coats and Suits $20.00 values
during this sale.. $16.50
Ladies' Coats and Suits $15.00 values
during this sale.... $12.50
Thesite goods will only last a few days come early
and get your first choice.
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Ladies ’ Millinery Greatly Reduced
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Rushton Dry Goods Co.
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Buy W. S. S. Stamps . Buy W. S. S. Stamp
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We have just received another tig shipment of merchandise that we bought lergago b ut did not
« xpect the m nulacturers would deliver on account of the advance in prices, but it seems that since peace
i as been ueclarcd all the mills are ciowding us to except all our out-standing contracts. Alt oug we
have been overstocked with merchandise before, this i cs loiccd us to cut the prices still lower
To Raise The Cash
Outing Flannel, good weight per yard-18c
Outing Flannel, extra heavy weight, light or dark shades,
35c. grade, only- 25c
Children’s and Misses’ Union Suits, sizes up to 16, our for
mer low price was 75c., but have reduced the price to
only- 50c
Ladies’ ribbed Vests or Pants, good winter weight, all sizes,
our former 75c seller reduced to-50c
Men’s Shirts or Drawers, ribbed or fleeced-lined, former price
$1.00 and $1.25, marked down, per agrment, only-90c
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Ladies’ ribbed Union Suits, good winter weight, sizes up to
44, our former price $1, reduced now to-75c
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Children’s Dresses nicely trimmed, the best grade of
percales, only -,- j
Children’s Dresses made of the best grade of gingham and
galatea, all sizes, a large assortment to select from—$1.00
Ladies’ House Dresses made of gingham or percale, only—$1.50
Heavy weight Blankets, extraa large size, per pair-$3.50
Men’s heavy top Shirts in gray, blue or brown, all sizes-$1.50
Men’s extra heavy weight S weaters, all sizes only-$1.00
Men’s Sweaters, heavy weig ht, 75 per cent wool, our former
price $2.50, reduced to--- $2.00
Our Motto has clwajs been to un ’er sell, either by givirg 3011 l etter goods for the seme price or the
same goods for less.
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Wnlff-finlriman Merc. wn.Tr.unmman mere. to. ..
Latest Fashions In Winter Coats
Fur and Velvet Trimmed , -
or Plain Tailored Styles
A Big Shipment Just Received By Express From
One Of the Largest Manufacturers of Coats
$15. $20, $25. $30, $35
Coat Styles that-are original and very attractive, belted, semi-belted and loose
collar models with novel pockets and collars—soft waimth without weight,
garments that are exceptional values.
(Models Include Colors Include
Wool Velours Navy
Broadcloth Black
Meltons laupe
Kerseys Greens
Novelty Coatings Brown _
Plushes etc. Burgundy
Stylish Suits
That Will Impress You With Their Values
$15. $20. $25 and $35
Beautiful made garments in plain tailored, semi-tailored and dressy models.
All the newest fabrics are shown in a wide range of popular shades.
| The Demand For Conservation is Answered
| By Our Blouse Department with Values That are Truly Exceptional
Beautiful
Li. >rie
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WAISTS
4.00 5-00
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WAISTS
I 1-25 2-50^ ’
J and 3_50
Wolff-Goldman Merc. Co*
i "The House of Satisfaction"
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