Newport Daily
VOLUME V. NEWPORT. ARKANSAS. FRIDAY. MAY 19, 1905. NUMBER 17.
MERE LAD SHOT
AN OLDER BOY
Or Island Thursday Afternqj
Act Alleged to Have
Done in Self Defen:
After Many Threats.
Calvin Sanders, the 13-year-old
step-son of John Connelly, on
Thursday afternoon about 3
o’clock shot and killed Ottoman
Maddox, aged 17,near the home of
Samuel Anthony on the Island.
Sheriff Simmons went at once
to the scene of the shooting,
where he found Sanders in tears
over the killing of Maddox. He
brought the boy to his home in
this city to await the verdict of
the coroner’s jury, F. J. Harri
son of Tuckerman having been
summoned.
The two families were near-by
neighbors living toward the river
from the Anthony place, but the
two boys had been on unfriendly
terms for over a month. The
older boy, Maddox, is said to
have repeatedly threatened San
ders’ life and to have attempted
to wa day him once.
Thursday afternoon Sanders
was hunting squirrels in Antho
ny’s pasture with a boy friend
and was returning home when
Maddox is said to have run out
upon him from a hay rick. The
younger boy tried to back away,
threatening to shoot, afnd the
Maddox lad promising to take
away his gun and break it over
his head. Sanders finally dis
charged the single barrel at his
antagonist, the whole load pass
ing through Maddox’s right
chest and killing him instantly.
FINDING OF INQUEST.
The coroner summoned a jury
from that section late Thursday
evening and proceeded at once
to hold an inquest. The jury
merely found that young “Mad
dox came to his death by a gun
shot wound at the hand of Cal
vin Sanders.”
JUSTICE SMITH RELEASES BOY.
On Friday morning Calvin San
ders was given a hearing before
Esquire Guy Smith and the evi
dence showing that the boy had
shot in self-defense he was dis
charged by the court and allowed
to return to his home.
SHERIFF SLIPPED UP
ON SMOOTH RASCAL.
Luther McNeal, a son-in-law
of Charley Robinson, both ne
groes, has been hauling to
Wiville, driving a team of mules
owned by Robinson, sold by
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latter still held a mortgage. Re
cently McNeal, pretending own
ership of the team, sold the
mules to a merchant of Wiville
named Littlefield, who became
suspicious and forced McNeal to
return the purchase money.
McNeal then returned to New
port and called up Littlefield by
phone. He pretended to be
Charley Robinson and told Lit
tlefield the mules were his, and
the sale was good, so to turn the
purchase money over to a negro
, named by him.
Sheriff Simmons got wind of
how McNeal was attempting to
pass for his father-in-law, and
promptly made his arrest.
CONCATENATION
TO BE HELD HERE.
Little Rock, May 18.—Little
Rock members of the Concatena
ted Order of Hoo-Hoo have re
ceived the following announce
ment from Vicegerent W. A.
Billingsley at Newport:
“There will be a concatanation
and mysterious land of Hoo-Hoo.
“Come anyway and if conve
nient advise us of your coming.”
WHOLESALE COMPANY’S
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual stockholders’ meet
ing of the American Grocer Com
pany was held in this city Thurs
day afternoon, resulting in the
election of the old directorate
and officers. The business for
the year was found to have been
a most profitable and satisfactory
one and a dividend of 10 per
cent was declared and ordered
distributed.
The officers who have so suc
cessfully managed the company’s
business and were commended
by reelection are Arthur Fels,
president; R. R. James, vice
president; R. S. Kirkpatrick,
second vice president; A. C.
Huddleston, treasurer; Will Mc
Mullen, secretary.
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ALLEGED BOODLER
DOUBLY CHARGED.
Senator A. W. Rison has been
added to the list of alleged
boodlers, along with George F.
Chapline, A. T. Gross and C. B.
Andrews, his bond being fixed
at $3,000.
A warrant was also sworn out
at Perry, his home, charging him
with illegal cohabitation with his
| sister-in-law, Mrs. R. E. Rison of
that city. The warrant was
sworn out by Mrs. Rison’s hus
band. Mrs. Rison formerly
lived in Perryville, the same
| county, and is a relative of Mrs.
, Richard Lightle, whose husband
I was connected with the recent
[attempted insurance swindle at
Searcy.
BIG BALLOON
ASCENSION SATURDAY.
Everybody should see the big
balloon ascension from Sink &
Martin’s store at 2:30 o’clock Sat
urday, to be given by the world
famous balloonist, Prof. Eckhart,
who will make a parachute leap
when nearly one mile above the
earth.
Given for the crowds that are
attending Sink & Martin’s big
sale and an event worth seeing.
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| CORNING WOMAN
BURNED TO DEATH.
Corning, May 18.—Mrs. Ann
Boshears, about 50 years of age,
has been burned to death. She
was mentally unbalanced and
her son kept her incarcerated in
one room of a small cabin. While
he was away the cabin burned
to the ground. Portions of the
unfortunate woman, scorched
and blackened, were found in
the ruins. No blame attaches
to the son.
LOOKING FOR LOST SON.
Lonoke, May 18.—F. H. Mays
of Franklin, Tenn,, is here look
ing for his son who disappeared
from home last September. He
describes his son as being 18
years old, of slender build, light
complected, dark brown hair,
weighing about 120 pounds.
Mr. Mays is very anxious to
find his son and has offered a re
ward of $100 for any informa
tion leading to his recovery.
RIVER MAY
K ALL RECORDS.
;
jf Season Reported
River And With
Wisent High Water May
Bring Overflow.
Rivermen predict that the rains
of Thursday night will bring an
additional ten feet of water,
which with the present stage of
23.2 feet means that White river
may break all records, or at least
approach closely the top-water
mark of 33.4 feet. This would
bring a most disastrous overflow
and seriously threaten the levee,
reported not to be able to stand
a heavy test in some places.
Fayetteville reports a rainfall
of 3.84 inches, Cotter and Calico
Rock the biggest rains of this
spring and a rapid rise in the
river. From the headwaters of
Black come similar reports of
rains and floods, and a further
ten foot rise does not seem an
excessive estimate.
Capt. Joyce, a river authority,
predicts the river will be over
the local Iron Mountain yards by
Saturday.
The local rainfall was 1.47;
inches.
MAY UK 1SSULS
OFFICIAL ORDER.
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PROCLAMATION.
City Hall, Mayor’s Chamber.
Whereas, It has come to my
official knowledge that large
j herds of Elks from the cities of
; Hot Springs, Little Rock, Pine j
Bluff, -Helena, Jonesboro and;
Poplar Bluff will corral in this
city by special dispensation on
Tuesday, May 23, 1905, for the
j purpose of taking into training
| many fawns now running at large
within our city limits;
Now therefore I, J. W.
Grubbs, mayor of the city of
Newport, state of Arkansas, do
hereby proclaim Tuesday, May;
23, 1905, “ELK” day, and ear
nestly request the citizens and
business men of this city to use
all due precaution for showing
the hospitality of our city by dis-,
playing such appropriate bunting
and flags of the order and all
other courtesies that will tend
to add to the pleasure of such
visitors.
Given under my hand and seal
as such mayor on this the 18th
day of May, 1905.
J. W. Grubbs, Mayor.
[Attest] J. R. Mayhan,
City Recorder.
COMMITTES NAMED.
The following committees have
| been appointed from the New
port Elks:
Executive Committee—Joseph
!M. Berger, Jr., L. N. Nouss, A.
\ Ferguson.
Arrangement Committee—W.
T. Dunn, I. Bottenstein, M. M.
Stuckey.
Reception Committee—F. L.
| Dunn, J. 0. Taylor, L. Minor, J.
iM. Gibson, L. N. Nouss, Charles
! Meyer, H. Bernstein, Gustave
Jones.
Decoration Committee--A. Fels,
L. Minor, Charles Meyer, I. Gold
man.
Entertainment Committee—J.
M. Berger, A. Arndt, W. T.
! Dunn, F. L. Dunn, Gustave
‘ Jones, I. Bottenstein, J. 0. Tay
lor, M. M. Stuckey, Alcorn Fer
' guson, L. Minor, L. N. Nouss, S.
| F. Muirhead, J. M. Gibson, I.
! Goldman, Arthur Fels, H. Bern
stein, H. C. Sanders.
Clear white clothes are a sign
! that the housekeeper uses Red
Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz.
i package, 5 cents.
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Correct Cothes for Men
Day^Suits
bearing this label
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^Ifted|}enjamin8(j?
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are veritable traps for
the MADE-TO-MEAS
URE wearer and how
easily he falls into them.
No wonder; nine times j
out of ten he never got
as good.
The makers’ guarantee, and ours,
with every garment. We are ex
clusive agents here.
TO REMOVE
FRECKLES AND PIMPLES
IN 10 DAYS USE
SATlN 0 LA,
The Complexion Beautifier.
CAT1NOLA is a new discovery, guaranteed
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.
Miss Alace Lirette writes:—Thibodeaux, La.,
Oct. 15, ’04. “For four years my face was com
pletely covered with freckles and pimples. All
remedies failed until I used two packages ol
Satinola, which completely removed the freckles
and pimples. My complexion is now perfect, and
hope every lady having freckles or pimples will
try Satinola.”
Price 50c and $1.00, by leading druggists or mail.
NATIONAL TOILET CO. PARTlkN.
Sold in Newport by W. W.
Dutton, W. A. Joyce and all
leading druggists.
HENRY OWEN,M.D. HENRY M. OWEN,M.D
Drs. OWEN & OWEN,
Physicians and Surgeons
Will practice medicine and sur
gery in Newport and sur
rounding country.
NEWPORT, ARK.
OFFICE: Bevens’ Drug Store.
Newport Laundry,
SAM LEE, Prop.
All kinds laundry work done
neatly and promptly.
Also clothing cleaned and
dyed. Prompt service and rea
sonable prices.
Laundry in L. B. Harris’ old
stand, near Chastain’s grocery.
SPECIAL EXCURSION
TO ST. LOUIS, MO,
May 20, 1905. $4.00 round trip,
Special train will pass Newporl
at 9:30 p. m., Saturday, May 20.,
and will arrive in St. Louis al
8 o’clock Sunday morning. Re
turning, leave St. Louis aboui
9 o’clock Sunday night, arriving
at Newport Monday, 7:3C a.m
Tickets sold at this rate will onlj
be good on special train going
and returning.
Thos. H. Reamey, Agent.
WE CLOSE EVERY EVENING AT 7 EXCEPT SATURDAY.
“The apparel oft proclaims the man,”
As Shakspeare wrote long ago;
Our styles proclaim the Gentleman,
The goods are right, the prices low.
CORRECT CLOTHES
FOR MEN.
Two-piece outing Suits,
labeled “Alfred Benjamin
& Co.,” never fail to arouse
the greatest admiration.
They are the realization of
the Tailor’s dream.
$15.00 to $30.00.
STIFF, SOFT and STRAW
HATS
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A spring suggestion—A
new light-weight hat of
rakish style. Don’t mar
H the effect of that new spring
coat by the false economy
of old-hat-wearing.
$2, $3, $4, $5.
DON’T
HOARD
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Your money in unsafe places. The
safest place for your money is in
a good bank. Start a bank ac
count with us and
YOU CAN SLEEP BE ER
AT NIGHT.
Arkansas Bank and Trust Go.
NEWPORT, ARK.
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Capital $100,000*
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
J. W. Grubbs, President. Nathan Graham, V.-Pres.
Chas. G. Henry, Cashier.
Jos. M. Berger, Jr. R. F. Drummond, C. J. Saenger,
B. B. Bond, M. D. Campbell, S. D. Campbell,
G. D. Clements, J. P. Duck, W. W. Dutton,
0. D. Watson, L. E. Willis, F. D. Fulkerson,
R. K. Fitzhugh.
WISEST * MAN
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Puts His Foot In It
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once in a while—the shining
mark of his wisdom being
the putting of his feet in a
comfortable pair shoes pur
chaseable here. You can’t
beat our $3.50 shoe any
where in this land—the fa- 1
mous. For patent leathei
and special lasts we chargi
more to be sure. But you”
get full value for every
lar you spend with us
i shoe leather.
I &
I St. Louis Shoe Stor
FRANK BROS.
310 East Front Street, NEWPORT,
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