WEATHER FORECAST
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Country butter and country butter.
—Bowen’s Cash Store. 257d6t
For Sale—New Ford touring car
body.—Bowen’s Cash Store. 257d6
For Rent—Two rooms for light
housekeeping. Apply 123 Beech 52d4
The Rev. Robert H. Flowers of
New Zealand will preach at the
Christian church Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Conway Hail, of;
Batesville, who have been to eastern 1
markets, were here early yesterday
morning on their return home.
J. W. Nicholson, of Swifton, was
through here last night, returning
home from attending the Southern
Cattlemen’s Association at Little
Bock.
Mrs. R. H. Scruggs returned yester
day afternoon from a very pleasant
visit of a few days with Little Rock
friends. Mr. Scruggs, who accom
panied her and attended the cattle
men’s association, returned earlier in
the week.
For Rent—One furnished room, 219
Hazel street. 257 d5t
Knox mends shoes cheap. Ill
Walnut street. dtf.
Found—Valuable piece of jewelry
between Second and Third streets on
Laurel. Owner may have same by
calling at this office. dlt
Q. B. Fairleigh was called to his
old home in Kentucky last night by
the death of his father, who was 84
years old. Mr. Fairleigh left imme
diately for Memphis, where he joined i
a brother and left for Kentucky.
Ed Kirk, a drainage engineer and
surveyor who came to Newport sev
eral days ago from Missouri, has been
engaged in surveying some land for
Clay Roberts, near this city, this week i
Mr. Kirk will remain here for some
time and will . endeavor to interest
Jackson county farmers in having
their land drained. He says he finds
a great need for drainage in this
county.
Mrs. Claude M. Erwin, chairman of
the Woman’s Committee of the Na
tional Council of Defense for Jackson
county, has called a meeting at the
high school auditorium Monday after
noon at three o’clock for instructions
in the work, and especially the
chairmen of the different committees
and their co-workers. The ladies
who come are requested to bring pen
cil and paper, not pen and ink, as
nothing but practice work is to be
done at this meeting.
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The Absolutely
A Dependable Bank
Years of effort and experience
have developed the strength and
service of this bank until it is
thoroughly dependable at all
times and fully able to meet all
requirements of a good bank.
As a member of the great Federal Re
serve System we are able to offer
* added benefits to our depositors.
?Are you a depositor qf this
Bank? If not, your ac- (
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The First National Bank
NEWPORT, ARKANSAS
“The Bank With the Big Surplus”
ASSETS MORE THAN $1,300,000~\
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Mrs. Leslie Wishenddorf has been I
quite sick this week.
The Busy Helpers will meet with
Mrs. R. B. Hooker Monday afternoon
at 3 o’clock.
For Rent—Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping, 609 Hazel St.
Phone 402. 260d6t.
Charles Balch and A. C. Huey, sub
scribers from Pennington, were visi
tors at the county seat Saturday.
Hugh D. Hart, of Little Rock, a
prominent life insurance writer of the
capital city, was here on business
Friday.
Mrs. Fred Smith leaves Sunday for
a week’s visit to her sisters at Poca
hontas.
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Moon and Baird
Parsons, of Swifton were down on
business yesterday.
Dr. James Graham was down from
Tuckerman last night for a short
while between trains.
Court Stenographer Ira J. Pickens
left on No. 4 for his home at Walnut
Ridge, where he goes to spend Sunday
with his family.
W. D. Stevens returned yesterday
from Ireland, Texas, where he spent
several days visiting his father and
other relatives and friends.
W. A. and M. M. Rutherford, of
Batesville, on their return from the
Southern Cattlemen’s Association at
Little Rock, were guests at the Ha
zel hotel last night.
, L. B. Rogers, a good citizen resid
ing on Route One, was in to sec- fhe
Independent today, accompanied by
his son, I. W. Rogers, wh0 had his
name enrolled on +ne paper’s fast
growing subscription list. Mr. Rog
ers has. 'oeen a subscriber to the Inde
pendent since it was first established.
We have just received another
shipment of fine hogs from Batesville.
We have some nice pork sausage for
our customers. We will let you have
this sausage either seasoned or un
seasoned, as suits you, as some had
rather season it at home. We still
are selling hams at 28 cents a pound,
and have pork shoulders for 25 cents
per pound.—W. A. Fike & Son. 57d3
Mrs. S. S. Prewitt, dof Little Rock,
formerly of Newport, died at Little
Rock Friday morning at 8 o’clock.
Mrs. Prewitt is pleasantly remem
bered by many of dur people, espec
ially in the Christian church, where
she was an active member. She is
survived by her husband and two
daughters, Mrs. H. 0. Douglass of
Waco, Texas, and Miss Sarah Prewitt,
also two sons, John and C. H. Prewitt,
of Little Rock.
Lieutenant Charles Sprigg spent
today in Newport with his parents
and many friends, having come up
from Camp Beauregard, where he
has been stationed since leaving here
with Company E. Lieutenant Sprigg
will leave tomorrow for Geneva, 111.,
to attend an officer’s training school.
At this school he very likely will be
trained for early service in France.
Lieut. Sprigg reports his brother,
Sergeant Ed Sprigg, confined in the
base hospital at Camp Beauregard,
having received an injury to his foot
a few days ago when he was in the
act of jumping over a trench. His
condition is not serious. Lieut.
Sprigg says all the boys at the camp
are doing nicely and are well pleased,
but anxious to get at the hun.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCE
MENTS.
The Independent is authoriz
ed to announce the following
persons as candidates for public
office, subject to the action of
he Democratic party:
■ or County Superintendent—
J. M. Balch.
Garland E. Land.
A. J. Garner.
Z. D. Barber
H. L. Thomas
For Congress —
Wm. A. Hodges
W. D. Davenport.
W. A. Oldfield
For County Treasurer—
W. D. McLain.
Charles K. Coe.
For County Judge:
John A. Melville.
R. F. Tyer.
W. M. Tims
W. A. Mink.
For Sheriff and Collector—
Terry Guin.
J. M. Ivy.
For Representative:
R. T. Simmons
For County Clerk:
J. F. Parish.
Grover C. Nance.
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AFTERNOON RECEPTION AND
TEA,
A beautiful reception of Friday af
ternoon was given by Mrs. Claude
M. Erwin, complimenting her friend,
Mrs. Hubert E. Tyler, a bride of a
few weeks, and who was the recipient
of many compliments on this occas
ion. In keeping with the economical
spirit of war times and Mr. Hoover’s
wishes for nothing extravagant, Mrs.
Erwin adhered to it strictly, and ev
ery feature was on very simple lines.
The home was void of decorations,
but the elegant interior and exquis
ite furnishings made the reception a
beautiful affair regardless of all.
The guests were welcomed in the
hall by Mrs. Charles E. Carroll and j
Mrs. George M. Sink. Others re- j
ceiving here were Mrs. Harry G. j
Brandenburg and Miss Dove Erwin. |
In the drawing room the hostess at!
the head of the receiving line, had |
standing with her, the guest of honor, |
Mrs. Tyler, also Mrs. Estelle Claridge,
Mrs. Joseph L. Bevens, Miss Lela |
Beattie, Mrs. Richard Thomas, Mrs. j
Gillieus Hercus and Mrs. M. M. Er- !
win. Others extending cordiality in
the drawing room were Mrs. O. D. |
Watson, Mrs. James Fagan, Mrs. C.
E. Hipolite, Mrs. Charles G. Henry i
and Mrs. Joe Bell.
In the beautifully appointed dining j
room the table was exquisitely set |
with its tea service and at this table
ten and coffee were poured by Mrs.!
George K. Stephens and Mrs. E. L. j
Boyce. A buffet lunch was served
by Mrs. J. O. Powell, Mrs. A. C. Wil-!
kerson, Misses Leah Jones, Lutie Mae
Stephens, Susie Lindsey and Minnie
Bee Sink.
For the afternoon Mrs. Erwin wore
a dainty afternoon dress of white
tulle ar((r iace; Mrs. Tyler wore a
handsome costume of gray silk with
pink chiffon trimmings and carried'
pink carnations. The entire receiv
ing party throughout the house were
elegantly dressed in perfect after
noon and evening toilettes. As a
whole it was the largest attended re
ception ever given in our city, more j
than two hundred ladies calling dur- ;
ing the receiving hours.
Califo canned fruits, vegetables
and preserves at Bowen’s Cash Store.
255d6t.
Found—Folding pocketbook con
taining registration card and Wood
man of the Wrorld receipts. Finder
can have same by paying for this ad.
JOURNAL PRINTED.
Special to Independent
Little Rock, Feb 9—The Senate
Journal for 1917, Forty-first regular
session, from Jan. 8 to March 8, has
just come from the press. It is a vol
umnous document, containing 798
pages. Copies may be had from the
secretary of state. The House Jour
nal, which will be twice as large, is
not yet out.
Read the advertisements in the In
dependent.
NOTICE TO BED CROSS
DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS.
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The time for the payment of your
subscription to the Red Cross fund is
now past due and the chapter urges
that all will pay up at once. If there
is any reason why you are unable to
pay now, please notify the secretary.
J. E. DOHERTY, JR.,
Publicity Agent.
For Rent—Two furnished rooms,
519 Walnut Street.-Mrs. L. B.
Harris. 226dlmo
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HARRY G. BRANDENBURG
THE MERCHANT
-HARRY^ SAYS
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Everybody who holds keys for the $200
Victrola may come and try them to
learn who is the lucky one holding the
lucky key.
OUR SPRING GOODS
are arriving daily. I can save you
money on anything you may need.
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HARRY G. BRANDENBURG
THE MERCHANT
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INTERESTING SALE OF
LADIES’ BLOUSES
In order to effect a quick clearance we are placing on
sale a large variety of Ladies’ Blouses—in a wonder
i ful assortment of most pleasing styles and colors.
I Georgette, Crepe de Chine, Fancy Voile and Wash Silk materials to choose
from—and at prices that will mean quite a saving to you. An early selection
is advisable, as THESE PRICES WILL BE AN ATTRACTION to everyone.
I $2.50 AND $3.00 BLOUSES MADE OF FINE
VOILE AND WASH SILK
ALL COLORS
Clearance Price $1.95
$6.00 AND $7.50 BLOUSES OF GEORGETTE
! AND CREPE DE CHINE IN ALL COLORS
AND SIZES
Clearance Price $4.95
$4.00 AND $4.50 BLOUSES OF CREPE DE
CHINE IN MANY PRETTY STYLES
WE OFFER THEM AT
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Clearance Price $2.95
$8.00 AND $10.00 BLOUSES IN PLAIN AND
BEADED EFFECTS, FINEST AND BEST
QUALITY GEORGETTE. ;
Clearance Price $6.45
Wolff - Goldman Merc. Co. I
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