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On Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
THE INDEPENDENT
PERCY H. VANDYKE,
Publisher and Editor.
NEWPORT, - - ARKANSAS.
SLICK STRANGER
WORKED MERCHANT.
Said He Sold Talking Machines,
But Did Most of the Talking
Himself, and Success
fully, Too.
Texarkana, Feb. 14. — A week
ago a well dressed stranger giv
ing his name as M. W. Rosenthal
appeared here, claiming to be
a traveling representative of a
talking machine company in
Philadelphia.
He made such astonishingly
low prices that a local firm gave
him an order for several dozen
machines. He also agreed co
give a grand concert to adver
tise the goods and rented the
opera house for the purpose, pay
ing for same with a check. He
also managed to get the local
dealer to endorse for him for
quite a sum of money and made
heavy bills with the newspapers
for advertising and job work.
Saturday night when the per
formance was due to take place
he was missing and has not since
been heard from. A wire from
the talking machine people re
ceived this evening in response
to an inquiry said the person was
a fraud. Some of the checks
given by him came back today
protested.
JOHN ROBERTS
WILL LECTURE.
Ex-Mayor of Searcy to Star in
“The Other Side of Life.”
Little Rock., Feb. 14.—Ex
Mayor John V. Roberts of
Searcy, one of the principals in
the Lightle-Roberts insurance
conspiracy case, announced to
day that he will begin a lecture
tour, opening at Memphis. “The
Other Side of Life” will be his
subject. Roberts was convicted
of the grave robbery charge, and
is now awaiting trial on five in
dictments charging conspiracy.
SHERIFF GOES
AFTER PRISONER.
Pine Bluff, Feb. 14.-Deputy
Sheriff Mason Philpott went to
Swan Lake this morning to in
vestigate the shooting affair at
that place last week. The trag
edy had never been officially re
ported to the sheriff’s office, and
it is understood'that no attempt
had been made to arrest Hall,
the negro who killed Northcutt.
Mr. Philpott will investigate and
arrest Hall if he can be found.
ARKANSAS GIRL
PROVES HEROINE.
St. Louis, Feb. 14.—Mrs.
Sophia Moser of Bixley, 111.,
whose hands froze today as she
stood holding a baby, was reviv
ed by Miss Isabel Cheatham of
Texarkana, Ark., who is staying
at 3119 Washington avenue.
Miss Cheatham restored the cir
culation by administering coal oil
externally.
Several hundred spectators re
warded her witli a cheer.
HU s
! RAISE FUNDS TO
PURCHASE CEMETERY.
Grand Glaize, Feb. 12.
This is to certify that I, S. S.
Hale, have received of the citi
zens of Glaize township the sum
of $80, which amount I have
transferred to the proper au
, thorities. Said money was se
cured for the purchase of a cer
tain tract of land for cemetery
; purposes, the n e 1-4 of the n w
1-4 of section 14-10-4 w.
Those who donated are as fol
i lows:
S. S. Hale.$5 00
F. G. Thomas. 5 00
Thomas Hale . 5 00
C. A. Tucker.. 5 00
Dr. Wm. Thomason. 5 00
A. Weatherford. 5 00
O. L. Bunday. 5 00
J. H. Walker. 5 00
Thomas Stewart.. 5 00
N. E. Jackson... 5 00
J. H. Phillips. 3 00
Dr. J. R. Bentley 2 50
E. D. Austin. 2 50
O. C nley. 2 50
C. G. Walker.-. 2 50
A. Lawson. 2 50
Fanny Tucker. 2 00
Wm. Jones.2 00
T. C. Hall. 2 00
Thomas Humphreys ... 1 50
C. K. Erwin. 1 00
George Haney..— 1 00
L. M. Sanders. 1 00
Dr. W. D. McCurdy. 1 00
Mattie Steinberger. 1 00
Dolph Tucker. 1 00
Levi Hale... 1 00
Total. $80 00
CIRCUIT COURT
PROCEEDINGS.
The jury in the cause of Clay
Roberts versus Joseph Runyan
Tuesday afternoon awarded the
plaintiff damages in the sum of
$30. Four hogs were in dispute
and as they had been butchered
their value was fixed at above
sum.
The damage suit of J. M. Vance
versus T. S. Stephens and Walter
Baird for $5,000 on alleged false
imprisonment was continued at
motion of plaintiff.
T. E. Kelly was given judg
ment against the Iron Mountain
for $41.95.
The hoboes, Chas. Martin, Jas.
Cavanaugh and George Pritch
ard, charged with assault with
intent to kill two Iron Mountain
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Uialveiueii ucai
for a separation of their cases.
Martin’s trial began Wednesday,
and he is defended by S. M.
Stuckey.
CRITTENTON AT
PINE BLUFF.
Pine Bluff, Feb. 14.—Charles
Crittenton, the millionaire evan
gelist who travels in his own
special car, is conducting a se
ries of meetings at the Main
Street M. E. Church, South.
The services commenced yester
day, and will continue through
out the week. Mr. Crittenton is
1 now making his first visit to Pine
Bluff, and large crowds are hear
ing him.
SHERIFF SAVES
PAYING REWARD.
Judge John H. Rogers has giv
en a decision in favor of the de
fendant in the case of Warden
McCleary of the Leavenworth
penitentiary against Sheriff Joe
B. King of Johnson county to re
cover the reward for the Clarks
ville bank robbers. The decis
ion was based on the fact that
McCleary did not arrest the fu
gitives, Underwood and Durham.
QUITS NEWSPAPER
FOR PANAMA JOB.
Des Arc, Feb. 14. —C. C. Jud
son, formerly editor of the Des
Arc Guidon, left today for Pana
ma, where he accepted a place in
the government service in con
nection with the building of the
Panama canal. Mr. Judson sold
his paper to Herbert Johnson.
Dr. A. KELLETT,
SPECIALIST.
DR. CHAS. E. CARROLL
Dontist
Gives special attention to
Crown and Bridge Work,
And correction of Irregularities
of the Teeth.
Office Watson Bldg. Phone, 63.
Newport, • Arkansas>
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.’’
OLD ARMY SURGEON
Of the War of 1861-5
Speaks to His Comrades and
Friends.
W. F. Green, 75 Arcade, Nashville,
Tenn., says: “I find Paracamph to be
all you claim for it and worthy of
much commendation. It Is a most ex
cellent combination. I used it espec
ially for piles with excellent results.
I recommend Paracamph to my friends
and will continue to do so when oc
casion permits.”
Paracamph is a combination of Cam
phor and cooling, soothing oils. It is a
safe, clean household remedy which
you need every day in the year. Will
absolutely prevent blood poisoning
from any wound if- used promptly. Re
lieves instantly and curbs Burns, Cuts;
Sprains, Sore Muscles, Bruises, Old
Sores, Rheumatic Swellings and Pains
of all kinds. All druggists guarantee
it Trial alia 25a; family sixes 00a
and |1.00. If you have never tried
Paracamph we will aendyou a trial size
free. Write to-day. The Paracamph
Q., Louiavills, Ky.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
New Lunch Counter—Bell &
Maynard have opened a new lunch
counter in the old Bordwell sa
loon building, corner of Second
and Walnut streets, where they
will be pleased to see their
friends and promise good service
on all short orders. Everything
new and clean, good cooking and
only the best used. 43b4w
Wanted—Trustworthy man or
woman tp manage business in
this county and adjoining fcterri
tory for well established house
of solid financial standing. $20
straight cash salary with all nec
essary expenses paid weekly by
check from headquarters. Money
advanced for expenses. Position
permanent; previous experience
not essential. No investment
required. We furnish every
thing. Enclose self-addressed
envelope. Address, Manager,
810 Como Block, Chicago, 111. 6
A BIG VALENTINE.
Nearly half a million acres of
government lands returned to
entry will be opened next Valen
tine day, February 14th. These
lands will be thrown open for al
most nothing under the home
stead law known as the ‘‘Kin
kaid Act” in section lots of 640
acres each. They are located in
I the richest part of western Ne
1 braska. tributary to North Platte
and Sidney, reaching along the
North Platte river for about sixty
i miles. As this is the last
distribution of free homes that
the United States Government
! will ever make in Nebraska,
| there will be a grand rush of
homesteaders. In order to get a
good location, applicants should
be at North Platte or Sidney not
later than February 10th.
Inquire of J. V. Patterson of
North Platte, Neb., or of J. H,
Lothrop, G. A., 903 Olive St.,
St. Louis. Mo.
'T
Linos of
Furniture
• and Hardware I
— . Wkm
Are greatly reduced in price, and now is
the time to v ■ flfLtl mm
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Buy Your Home Furnishings. /
We handle the best and most modern \
in both departments, and the reductions l
are as advertised—bona fide. VI
Let us show you what we are offering. I
Newport Builders’ S'tf Hardware Co. f
TO BEAUTIFY] ^
YOUR CMPLEXION
IN 10 DAYS USE 4
SAT I NO LA,
The Unequaled Beautifier.
CATINOLA is • new discovery, guaranteed,
v! and money refunded if it fails to remove
the worst case of Freckles, Pimples. Tan, Sal
lowness, Liver Spots. Blackheads or any Skin
Eruption, in 20 days. Leaves the skin clear,
soft, healthy, and restores the beauty of youth.
Thousands testify to the merits of Satinola.
Price 50c and >1.00. by leading druggists or maiL
Prepared only by
NATIONAL TOILET CO. PA%N.
Sold in Newport by W. W.
Dutton, W. A. Joyce and all
leading druggists.
LIVERYMEN
FARMERS
DRAYMEN
And all users of axle grease
that want the best grease on the
market and that recognize a good
thing when shown its merits, we
recommend our Golden and Cas
tor Oil brands of Axle Grease.
It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes
and 3 pound tin buckets. For
sale by all up-to-date merchants.
Ask for it and take no substitute.
It is guaranteed to have no equal
for quality on the market.
WATERS-PIERCE
OIL COMPANY.
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.
DR. IRA H. ERWIN
EYE, EAR, NOSE
AND THROAT..
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Wishon Building
NEWPORT, ARK.
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| 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.
THE BANK OF NEWPOR
Solicits the acccounts of depositors who desire
the accommodations of a first-class, well- ,
equipped and reliable banking house. ‘
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OFF/OCRS AMO DIREOTQRS. / • m
Geo. W. Decker, President. R. M. Johnson, Cashier. 1
A. D. Bailey, Vice Pres’t. T. D. Kinman, Ass’t Cashier. II
Thos. J. Graham. Ed. P. Shoffner. J. T. Henderson. 1
Jos. M. Stayton. Dr. J. M. Jones. T. S. Stephens. ■
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