Newport Daily Independent.
VOLUME nr. NEWPORT. ARKANSAS. MONDAY. JANUARY 16. (905. NUMBER 223.
“UNCLE MELVILLE”
ROBINSON DEAD.
Probably Oldest Mason in Ar
kansas and Pioneer in This
Section Passes Away.
“tt«/.ia Mellville” Logan Rob
s he was familiarly
and beloved by the
d old,died Monday morn
ing at 11:38 o’clock after a
j week?s illness at the home of R.
D. Robinson on Laurel street.
Bom in Tipton county, Ten
Li nessee, in 1825, he came to Ar
kansas in 1831. He was initiated
into Pool Lodge, F. and A. M. in
1851, and at the time of his
death was an honorary member
of Jackson Lodge No. 191. “Un
cle Mel” enjoyed the distinction
of being the oldest mason in
point of service in this state, be
ing one year older in masonry
than George A. Daniel of Searcy.
He was of that sturdy manhood
^ which marked the pioneer; of that
*^7^igh sense of honor and integrity
^Jrhich distinguished Southern
^ristocracy; of that broad-minded
Q|enerous natured type of gentle
jien revered and loved the world
jver. A member of the Presby
terian church, his Christian life
Iras and will continue to be an
Jnfluence for good and the bet
terment of those who knew his
goodness.
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jlic leaves a sun, vjevige u.
. and other relatives to
le sjVpathy of our peo
*Ts extended*
The funeral services will be
held at 2 p. m. Tuesday in the
Presbyterian church, conducted
by Rev. R. B. Willis. The brother
Masons will then take charge and
lay the remains to rest in the
Waddell graveyard east of town.
WIRE TAPPER
UNDER ARREST.
Hot Spring, Jan. 14.—Martin
Sullivan, who has been wanted
by the detective department for
months, was arrested this after
noon by Detective Gill at Essex
Park.
It is alleged that Sullivan is the
man who steered E. S. Noble to
James Melville, who was killed a
few weeks ago by his wife. It is
alleged that Noble was caught
for several hundred dollars by
furnishing Mellville money to
carry out an alleged wire-tapping
scheme, which never came off.
Sullivan will be turned over to
the county authorities to an
swer for his alleged connection
wich the swindle.
PENNINGTON ACQUITTED.
Warren, Jan. 14.—The trial >f
* M. F. Pennington for ki’.ing
I nlander Morris on Nov. 26 last
ctt&£d yesterday evening, and
the case was submitted to the
jury.
After being out nearly twenty
rfour hours this evening
the jury rendered a verdict of
not guilty, and Pennington was
released from custody.
The trial has caused great in
terest, as Pennington and Mor
ris were old and well-known cit
| izens. Able legal talent was
t employed on both sides, and
great ability was displayed, both
in the prosecution and defense.
FINLEY-PETTET.
A wedding of two popular
young people which escaped our
efforts last week, was that of
Miss Madie Finley and Mr. Wil
liam Pettet Thursday evening
I by Dr. C. B. Norton at the rec
tory.
gjjhe bride and groom stole a
J
march on their relatives and
friends, who nevertheless are
cordial congratulators in wish
ing them long, useful and happy
lives.
Miss Finley was formerly
cashier for the Bailey Mercan
tile Company, while the groom
has a position with W. B. Chas
tain. Both enjoy those good
qualities of mind and heart
which have made their friends
legion.
5 IN SOCIETY. 5
JUVENILE CARD CLUB FORMED.
A number of little ladies and
gentlemen met at the home of
Miss Thadeese Kinman Saturday
for the purpose of forming an or*
ganization known as the Juve
nile Saturday Card club.
Among other business of im
portance the following officers
were elected: President, Miss
Laura McMullen; vice president,
Miss Helen Beard; secretary,
Miss Corinne Mosby; treasurer,
Miss Thadeese Kinman, the club
colors chosen being red, white
and blue.
After spirited games of flinch
and Old Maid delightful refresh
ments were served by the little
hostess. A delightful afternoon
having been spent, the little
folks adjourned to meet -Satur
day, January 21, with Miss Laura
McMullen. Reporter.
SATURDAY CARD CLUB.
The Saturday Card club was
entertained upon the afternoon
designated in the name of this
popular social organization of
young ladies at the home of Miss
Hester Phillips and the full at
tendance of club members was 1
proof of the reputation enjoyed
by the hostess of giving delight
ful affairs. She was well assisted
by her sisters, Misses Hal and
Josie Phillips, and the meeting
scored an enviable record in the
club annals.
With five tables of enthusiastic
euchre players, the 4 interest
could hardly have been excelled;
the honor of prize winners fell
to Miss Carrie Stevens, who re
ceived a pretty cup and saucer
as the guest’s award and to
Miss Lula Wolf the club prize, a
novel brooch pin.
Dainty refreshments consist
ing of chicken salad, salmon cro
quets, patties of french peas,
orange ice, coffee and cheese
straws were faultlessly served
upon the conclusion of the games.
The invited guests present
were: Mesdames G. A. Hill
house. A. G. Anderson, 0. S.
Lawrence, H. 0. Walker, Will
Sprigg, G. L. Bandy, George
Sink, H. E. Cobb, Misses Ray
and Lucy Brandenburg, Carrie
Stevens and Mattie May Davis
of Forrest City.
INCENDIARY FIRE
AT AUGUSTA.
Augusta, Ark., Jan. 15.—The
Augusta Ice Manufacturing Com
pany’s ice plant was partly de
stroyed by fire Thursday night.
This plant suspended opera
tions last summer and has not '
been operated since. The esti
mated damage is about $400.
The plant is insured for $5,500 '
in the Hanover-St. Paul and
Home Insurance companies. It
was clearly the work of an in
cendiary. The fire originated
in the inner rooms of the plant |
and was only extinguished by
the strenuous work of the fire
company.
Read the Independent.
BICKLEY DEFEATS
FOREMAN IN PRIMARY.
Election at Texarkana Saturday
to Decide Postoffice Fight in
Border Town Brings Out
Very Light Vote.
Texarkana, Jan. 15.—The Re
publican primary election for
postmaster at this place held on
the Arkansas side of town yes
terday resulted in a victory for
the present postmaster, J. G.
Bickley, over Ben M. Foreman
by a majority of 25 votes out of
a total of 311 cast. The contest
was hotly waged all day, but
peace and perfect good order
prevailed.
It is the general opinion "here
among Republican leaders that
despite the result of the election
the contest will be ultimately
carried to Washington.
At a meeting of the Republi
can state central committee a
few weeks ago at Little Rock
the contest over the postmaster
ship here was left to the Repub
lican voters of this city and town
ship on the Arkansas side.
A.RNETT FINALLY
GETS THE JUDGESHIP.!
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Ashdown, Jan. 14.—In circuit
court here today F. B. Arnett,
the Democratic candidate for
county judge, was awarded the
effice over W. B. Campbell, who
contested Arnett’s right to the
position. Campbell’s attorneys
withdrew their case after going
into court, and Judge Steele
rendered a decision in favor of
Arnett.
At the last election Arnett and
Campbell were candidates for
county judge, and on the face of
;he returns the latter had a ma
jority of 27.
An.ett alleged fraud and
brought the matter to the atten
tion of Gov. Davis, who ordered
a commission issued to him, not
withstanding that the election
commissioners had Certified
to the election of Campbell.
Campbell then instituted quo
warranto proceedings, but on
trial his attorneys gave up the
fight, and judgment for the office
was given Arnett.
NEW “ADD” FOR
PINE BLUFF.
Pine Bluff. Jan. 14. — Capt. J.B.
Johnson, secretary of the board
ef trade, has a new advertising
envelope which he is helping to
to sell to merchants and business
The envelpope is printed with
a small map in one corner, which
3hows the geographical location
af Pine Bluff and serves to ad
vertise the city.
Several hundred thousand of
these envelopes have been sold in
the city.
FIRE AT HOT SPRINGS.
Hot Springs, Jan. 14.—The C.
a. Converse cold storage plant
svas partially burned last night,
rhe building, located on Valley
street and occupied by the S. &
3.' Packing Company and Bahr j
Commission Company, burned to j
;he first story. Loss on building!
md plant, $6,000. The loss of |
;he tenants on the the first floor«
vas small.
PASTURAGE.
1,000 acres cane pasture. Ap
ply at this office or to H. H.
Dietz, Newport, Ark. 35 4t
Read the Daily and Weekly
Independent.
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The use of the Long
Distance Telephone lines
of this company will save
you many a journey, long
and short—Every town
of importance in Texas,
Arkansas, Oklahoma and
Indian Territories within
reach. Also far distant
points in the North and
East.
The Sooth western Telegraph
and Telephone Co.
JAMES L. JONES,
Solicits your
NOTARIAL BUSINESS,
And promises
Prompt and Careful Attention
To Your Business.
REAL ESTATE.
List your Property
Ftor Quick Sales
With me. I guaran
tee best results.
R. wf BANDY,
CHASTIAN BUILDING.
DR. CHAS. E. CARROLL
Dentist
Gives special attention to
Crown and Bridge Work,
And correction, of Irregularities
of the Teeth.
Office Watson Bldg. Phone, 63.
Newport, - Arkansas,
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.
FATHER CUNNINGHAM
Rector Holy Cross Church,
32nd & Broadway, Louisville, Ky.
says: “Being fully convinced of the gen- I
nine merit of Paracamph, I therefore j
recommend it. For three weeks I suffer
ed with a severe Cold, the chest becoming !
painfully sore. I bought a bottle of
Paracamph and before retiring rubbed
the throat and chest thoroughly and cov
ered with absorbent cotton as directed.
One application gave me perfect relief,
the result being all the more astonishing
because it was least expected. Since then
I have had the privilege of seeing.it used
in cases of cuts, bruises, etc., ana in al
most every case the sufferer has been
afforded instant relief. It has been a
source of blessing and I therefore recom
mend it.
Paracamph is a clean, safe home rem*
edy. Mothers will find it excellent for
quickly relieving Croup, Sore Throat, |
Sore Chest, Sore Muscles, Neuralgia and
all forms of Swellings and Inflammations, j
Paracamph is a combination of Camphor '
and cooling, soothing, healing oils. Trial
size 26c; family sizes 60c and $1.00. If
you have never used Paracamph we will
send you a trial size free. Write to
day. The Paracamph Co., Louisville,
Ky. U. S. A.
Wanted — Hickory logs and
poles delivered f. o. b. tracks
Choctaw Railway. Write for >
prices and particulars.
James Colbert & Co.,
92btf Tupelo, Ark.
Everything in oar entire
store has been reduced dur
ing this sale. Wolff-Goldman
Merc. Co. J3btf_
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Statement of the Condition of the
Arkansas Bank and Trust Go.
At tho Oloso of Business January9, 1908,
the End of tho Second Flsoal Year.
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES.
Loans and Discounts. $131,873.79 Capital Stock $ 50,000.00
tem*dloans on Cotton «.»* ^... 2,ooo.OO
Scrip, county and city 734.76 Undivided net profits. 6,610.23
Furniture and fixtures 1,367.58 Deposits. 168,859.51
Sash and sight exch g 44,847.92 __
'$227,469.74 $227,469.74
Cfas. G. Henry, Cashier.
Commenced business January 1, 1903.
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.
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