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THE INDEPENDENT
PERCY H. VANDYKE,
Publisher nnd Editor.
NEWPORT, - - ARKANSAS.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
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[For Representative.
JOHN H. KEEI,.
County Judne.
E. L. BOYCF..
Circuit Clerk,
J. I). NKAL.
County Clerk,
GEO. A. LOCK ARI).
ShenIT.
H. S. SIMMONS.
Treasurer.
DR. F. G. SMITH.
Assessor.
R. L„ CONDITT.
Surveyor.
W. A. BOWMAN.
Coroner,
F. J. HARRISON.
Constable Union Township,
W. H. CAROUTHERS.
Justice of the Peace,
GUY SMITH.
FOREST DILLARD.
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HOE PROVES A
DEADLY WEAPON.
Uegress Hits Another Over the
Head With Hoe and Death
Ends a Petty Quarrel Over
Partridge Nest.
Morrilton, June 5.—Martha
Hall, a negress living five miles
north of town, struck Ella Ed
wards, another negress, over the
head with a hoe Saturday, from
which the injured woman died
that night.
The two women fell out over a
partridge nest. One found a
nest full of eggs and when she
went to get them some one had
taken them.
The finder accused the other
woman of robbing the nest. A
difficulty followed and one of the
women is dead, while the other
jsdanguishing in jail here await
ing the action of the next grand
jury. , ._
COTTON BUYER
DEAD IN BED.
Texarkana, June 5. — J. C.
Ware, a well-known and leading
cotton buyer at this place, was
found dead in bed at his home,
321 Walnut street, this morning.
When discovered the body gave
unmistakable evidence of having
been dead several hours.
The physicians who made an
examination of the remains pro
nounce that death was due to
apoplexy. Deceased has been
apparently in his unusual excel
lent health of late, and went to
bed without complaining about
10 o’clock last night.
He came here from Hope about
eight years ago. He leaves a wife
who was away from home on a
visit at the time of his death.
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WHITE RIVER RISING.
The farmers and timbermen in
the bottom lands along White
and Black river are much alarmed
over a threatened overflow. In
the cultivated bottoms much corn
and cotton has been planted and
all this will be ruined by a high
stage of water. The timbermen
have been delayed all spring and
the mills shut down by high
water and it was only recently
that anything could be accom
plished.
Fayetteville has reported two
further heavy rainfalls and the
downpour of Saturday and Sun
day night, which marked a depth
of over two inches on the local
gauge, is thought to have been
general over this section of
states.
Cotter reports a 19 foot rise,
Calico Rock 13 feet and Bates
ville 10 feet. The river is still
rising at all these places, though
only slowly at Cotter.
Black river is not so threaten
ing and only the last rains
affected that sluggish stream.
Elgin reports a rise, however.
Some river men look for twenty
feet of water here’, but general
opinion does not place the gauge
report higher than 15, though
White had reached 10.7 feet Mon
day morning.
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SUNDAY EXCURSION.
A large crowd took advantage
of the Joe Wheeler excursion
Sunday afternoon, when the trip
to Dietz mill was made, the boat
returning about 9:30 p. m.
Another excursion will be
given next Sunday and it is pro-j
bable that the colored K. P’s.
will charter the boat Friday for
a trip to Augusta.
There is some talk of organiz
ing a stock company among the
Newport merchants to run the j
Wheeler between this port and
Augusta, two trips a week.
ESCAPE OF CONVICTS.
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Three convicts escaped from
the guards at the tunnel last
Tuesday. They were at work
with the track laying gang and
managed to get hold of citizens
clothes at noon, and having left
their stripes and appearing in
different dress the guard who
had been on duty but a short
time failed to recognize them as
they passed out by him. Some
one evidently assisted them or
they could not have obtained the
different clothihg. We under
stand they were all sent up for |
horsestealing, one for five years
and two for ten years. A reward
of $25 each has been offered for
their capture. —-Yellville Echo.
“LITTLE JAPAN.”
We have just received a copy
of a new song and chorus called
“Little Japan” written by J.
T. Rider. This is said to be a
great sensational hit. sung by all
the principal singers in theatri
cal productions and on the vaude
ville stage. This song is now be
ing sung to three and four en
cores nightly all over the country.
CHORUS.
Have you heard of little Japan?
Well, if you haven’t you can;
Her feats military
Have put in a flurry
The overgrown sons of Ivan,
Hurrah for little Japan.
She fights on an up-to-date plan,
Big Russia may bluster,
But never can muster,
The force to whip little Japan.
Upon receipt of 25 cents in
postage stamps, a copy of this
beautiful song will be mailed to
any address in the United States
by the Theatrical Music Supply
Co., No. 46 West 28th street,
New York.
On Wednesday Joseph O’Shea,
who has held the Iron Mountain
station at Walnut Ridge for sev
eral years, was checked out of
office and W. D. Brewer checked
in. Mr. Brewer has held the
station at O’Kean for some time
and is a first-class railroad man
of six years’ experience, and we
extend to him a cordial welcome.
ne is a sun oi our wormy towns
man, J. H. Brewer.— Walnut
Ridge Blade.
The White river valley is des
tined to become one of the most
famous sections in the United
States for growing alfalfa.
Each year the fact is more
thoroughly demonstrated that
it is the home of that plant.
The yield of hay is equal to that
of the irrigated sections and this
fact enables our farmers to grow
it at a much less expense than
those of New Mexico and Cali
fornia. — Batesville Bee.
CONFEDERATE VET
ERANS’ REUNION
Nashville, Tenn., June 14-16.
The Rock Island railway will sell
you round trip tickets to Nash
ville for $7.75. Dates of sale
June 10-13, final limit of return
July 18th. Extension of tickets
can be had until July 10.
This train will be under the
personal charge of Mr. James
Harris, D. P. A., to insure the
best of service and accommoda
tions.
The train on June 13th will
connect at Brinkley with the
Little Rock delegation and will
be a through train. For further
information call on
tj 13 W. R. Thompson, Agt.
Read the Daily Independent.
A Sore Cure lop Piles.
For Itching or Bleeding Piles, swell*
ing and Inflammations.
Here Is a Bemedy That Never Fails.
Paracamph has cured thousands and
thousands of people who have suffered for
years with Piles. As a sure, safe, and
quick remedy it is unequaled, and is today
recognized as the most scientific remedy
for this dreaded ailment. Don’t suffer;
don’t delay; get a bottle today, use it a3
directed in the circular aroud each bottle.
If it fails to do what we claim your money
will be refunded.
f Mr. J. A. Beard, 342 Third St., Louis
ville, Ky., writes “I suffered most agon- ‘
izing pains from Itching piles. Four ap
plications of Paracamph cured me. It is
a most wonderful remedy, and I heartily >
recommend it to all sufferers.
Mrs. A. C. Whaley, 9 East GenesseSt.,
Buffalo, N. Y., says: “I have used Para
camph with splendid results and heartily
recommend it for the quick relief of Piles,
sore muscles, and rheumatic pains in the
joiuts.
We have in our office hundreds of let- '
ters from all parts of the United States
stating remarkable cures of this dreaded |
ailment. Paracamph, when applied, re
lieves the pain instantly by soothing the ;
inflamed membranes, drawing out al
Fever, Soreness and Inflammation quickl
Don’texperiment with other preparations :
use Paracamph. If it fails to do exactly
what we claim your money will be refund
ed. For sale by all druggists in 25 cent,
50 cent and $1.00 bottles, or sent direct ;
upon receipt of price. If your druggist ,
does not handle Paracamph ask him to
get it for you, but don’t take something
else. T’aere is nothing just as good. The
Paracamph Company, Louisville, Ky., U.
6. A. _
A Subscriber to the Service
cf the
Southern
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TELEGRAPH
and
TELEPHONE COMPANY
Is and enrolled member of the
REGULAR ARMY of telephone
users, at whose disposal is placed
the comprehensive system oper
ated by this Company in Texas
and Arkansas, comprising 60,
000 milles of copper metallic cir
cuits, affording connection with
upwards of 3,000 cities and
towns and 70,000 subscribers in
these two States, and with long
distance lines reaching far dis
tant points throughout the
country.
JOIN THE ARMY.
TRY THE
Weems Laundry
When you want good
work. They make a
specialty of Dyeing and
Cleaning Clothes. Let
them show you how well
they can please you.
Leave orders with
T. P. Umsted&Co.
Local Agents.
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.
CHAS. R. HITE
Farm, City and Timber
Lands Bought and Sold.
Farm Insurance
Notary Public.
Will Pay Your Taxes.
Call or write, No. 107 Hazel
street, Newport. Ark.
Southern Hotel.
RA VENOEN SPRINGS, ARK.
Is now open and ready
FOR SUMMER GUESTS.
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Rates $7.00 per Week.
The most beautiful Home Resort
in the State of Arkansas.
-LITHIA WATERS
f FURNITURE I
NEW DESIGN I
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And Artistic Beauty is Found in Our ay.
Especially attractive is our display of Hall and
Bed Room Furniture. They are not expensive, but
are Elegant in Design and of Fine Workmanship
and Quality. An Elegant New Line of
Rugs ArtSquaresi Portiers
■ Also, Exclusive Agents for
VUDOR PORCH <SL WINDOW SHADES.
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\ They will interest you.
Newport Builders’ Suapnp]y Hardware Co.
Newport's Leading Home Furnishers
DR. IRA H. ERWIN
EYE, EAR, NOSE
AND THROAT..
OFFICE—8 and 9
Wishon Building
NEWPORT, ARK.
DR. CHAS. E. CARROLL
Dentist
Successor to Black Bros.
Office: Watson Building
Rooms 1, - and 3.
TELEPHONE NO. SI.
Newport, - Arkansas•
Henry Owen,
Physician, Surgeon
And Oculist.
Office - - Sells’ Drug Store.
DR. F. ANDREWS,
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Physician - & - Surgeon.
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Office and Residence . .
. . . Fitzgerald, Ark.
J. M. Robinson,
M. D., Oph. D.
Eye, Ear, Nose,
Throat and Longs.
NEWPORT, ARK.
Jack Jones,
The Crack Barber, keeps
a neat and busy little
shop. Upper end of Front
street. Expert tonsorial
ists. Easy shaves and
the best haircuts. Our
work pleases.
‘‘Come on, ye stubby beards.”
Time Tells
The Story.
There is a big difference be
tween the cost of making a first
class sewing machine, embodying
the best materials and workman
ship, and one which is made in the
cheapest manner. The buyer of
the cheap machine soon pays the
difference of price in the constant
cost for repairs, to say nothing of
its annoying inefficiency.
Singer Sewing Machines do
good work during a lifetime.
Sold on Installments.
Old Machines taken in exchange
Liberal Discount for Cash.
Oils, Needles, Attachments and
Repairs for all makes of machines. |
The Singer Manufacturing Co. ,
'TheSewinir Machine Makers of the World.”
FRANK W. LYNN. M'g’r.
121 Hazel St., Newport, Ark.
Look Ahead*
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Burglars Never Stop Work. j
You are liable to see one dis- k
appearing through the window 1
with your hard earned dollars at 1
any time. Let us suggest that I
you open a bank account with us' J
and get protection without any i I
cost to you. it
Arkansas Bank and Trust Co. |
Capital, $100,000. |
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
J. W. Grubbs, President. Nathan Graham,'V.-Pres.
Chas. G. Henry, Cashier.
B. B. Bond, R. F. Drummond, C. J. Saenger, ,
M. D. Campbell, F. D. Fulkerson, O. D. Watson.
S. D. Campbell, Abe Heiligers, L. E. Willis,
G. D. Clements, W. D. McLain, J. S. Wilmans,
L. Minor.
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t9Q 9K ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN.
yLuib J On Salo July lOth, 11thand 12th.
d'QH QC Denver, Colorado Springs and Return.
yOUikv On Salo Dally.
t197C ATLANTA, GA., AND RETURN.
y I “» I w On Salo Juno 4th, 5th and 6th
3 Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and Return.
On Salo Daily.
Write for rates from your home town.
J. N. CORNATZAR, j
General Agent, Memphis, Tenn.
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U. C. V. REUNION,
Nashville. June 14-16.
Very Low Round Trip Rates.
St. Louis may be included in return trip at small additional
_ expense.
Full information on request.
GEO. H. LEE, JAS. HARRIS,
Gen. Pass. Agi. Dist. Pass. Agt.
UTTLE ROOK, ARK.
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