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A Wonderful Thanksgiving Dag
Never in the history of America will there be a more
wonderful Thanksgiving Day than tomorrow.
Peace has returned, Civilization has triumphed and Eight
has forever established its mastery over brutal Might.
The United States Government now faces great problems
of readjustm ent and the full co-operation of every citizen is
needed, particulary in a business way.
Our progressive, helpful banking service is cordially
placed at the disposal of the people of Newport and vicinity.
"The BanK With The Big Surplus"
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WEATHER.
Tonight and Saturday generally
fair, not much change in tempera
ture.
HERE AND THERE
For Rent—Barn. Appjy this of
fice.
Miss Novella Kirkland is able to
sit up, after an illness of two weeks.
Fresh country sorghum at Bowen’s
Cash Store. 179dGt
Miss Fannie Smith spent Thanks
givini with friends at Sulphur Rock.
Knox menus snoes cheap. Ill Wal
nut street. dtf.
Adrien Balmaz is home from Lit
tle Rock College for the Thanksgiving
holidays.
WANTED—Nice clean rags at the
Independent office.
Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Marshal spent
Thanksgiving day with her parents
at Tuckerman.
For Sale—Ford car in good condi
tion. See Bert Snetser. 184dtf
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parish spent
Thanksgiving day with his broth
er at LLtle Rock, returning last
night.
Rockland Sugar House and geese
at Bowen’s Cash Store. 181dGt
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Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Casey of
Batesville were through here last
night, going to St. Louis for a few’
days.
Miss Alta Roberts, stenographer
! for the Pate Grocery Company, spent
Thanksgiving with homefolks at
Tuckerman.
Drayage oi all kinds handleC
,i'omptly. Phone No. 10. Chestei
itobinson. 13-dt
Mi', and Mrs. Max Meyer of Jones
boro are spending the day with their
: son, Alvis Meyer, and wife at the
i Claridge hotel.
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Turkeys, Geese, Chickens, Cran
berries and Celery at Bowen’s Cash
Store. 182d6t.
Mrs. W. H. Cravens of Poplar
Bluff was here between trains today
on her return from a visit with her
mother at Newark.
I have a pair of mules, harness and
wagon which I will sell, or will trade
for an automobile.—A. Z. Shipp. 81dt>
Miss Lou Minor spent the day
Thanksgiving with Dr. and Mrs. J.
C. Minor at Hot Springs and returned
on the evening train.
For Rent—Two nicely furnished
steam-heated bed rooms, with hot
and cold water.—323 Main street.
179d3t
Mrs. Walter Mayberry and three
children of Pine Bluff, are visiting
her mother, Mrs. Florence Richter,
at the Columbia hotel.
Wanted—Men, women, boys and
girls to attend church Sunday morn
ing and evening at the Presbyterian
church. Services by Rev. J. W. Wat
kins.
Crawford Tinsley and Tom W.
Jones of Tuckerman spent Thanks
giving here and attended the dance
at the Elks Club last night.
Wanted—Salesmen for Art and
Business Calendars, Leather goods;
Advertising Specialties. All business
will “hum”—Liberal commission; Ex
clusive territory; Permanent posi
tion.—Economy Advertising Co.,
Iowa City, Iowa.
Dr. W. B. Lawrence of Batesville
and Dr. W. F. Ball of Little Rock
were at the Hazel hotel Wednesday
night, going to Batesville yesterday
morning.
Prof. Edgar Williams went down
to Little Rock this morning to spend
today and tomorrow attending a meet
ing of superintendents and; principals
of public schools.
The Rev. J. W. Watkins of Para
gould, district evangelist, will con
duct services at the Presbyterian
church, Sunday, December 1, at 11 a.
m. and 7:30 p. m.
Guy Carter, one of Batesville’s
young men who has been at Camp Lee
for several months, was here Wednes
day night on his return home, having
been mustered out.
Clyde McDonald of Hendrix Col
lege at Conway, came up Wednesday
night and went down to Weldon to
spend the day with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. McDonald.
Mrs. Leslie Wishendorf and baby
daughter, Mrs. George Richter and
Miss Corinne Mosby returned at noon
today from a visit of a few days with
friends at Little Rock.
O. P. Moss left yesterday at noon
for St.' Louis, called to attend the
funeral of an aunt, who died in New
York City and whose remains were
brought to St. Louis for burial.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Smith and child
ren spent the day yesterday at Tuck
erman, Mr. Smith returning in the af
ternoon, but his wife and children re
mained for several days longer.
Drury Adams, Jr., was here Wed
nesday night, going home to Bates
ville to spend the rest of the week
with his parents. He is at the naval
training station at New Orleans.
Rev. C. Bridenthal is in Little
Rock today attending the state mis
sionary convention of the Christian
church, but will return in time to
hold the regular services Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Hartsfield, who is in
school at Little Rock, is here on a
visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Water Hurley, at Diaz, whose little
son, Walter, Jr., is recovering from
an illness of influenza.
Rev. H. T. Crumpton, pastor of the
First Baptist church at Batesville,
who offered his services for army Y.
M. C. A. work, has been ordered to
report at San Antonio training school
! the the 29th of this month, which is
; today. He has gone in response tc
! the message.
The Hazel, Clariclge and Columbia
hotels for two nights have been filled
to overflowing with people going to
different points for the great national
holiday, which seems to have been
observed this year more generally
than usual.
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Mrs. J. A. Kennard and daughter,
Miss Blanche, of Batesville, were here
last night at the Hazel hotel return
ing from Little Rock, and vvere ac
companied home by the former’s son,
Hugh S. Kennard, of Camp Pike who
spent Thanksgiving at home.
Rev. B. L. Wilford and five child
ren, came down from Batesville last
night and spent the night at the
Claridge hotel, leaving this morning
for Van Buren, where they will live,
Mr. Wilford having been assigned the
Methodist pastorate there this year.
A delightful little informal dance
was enjdyed by a few couples of
young people at the Elks Club last
night. This is the first dance that has
been held for a long lime, and while
many were absent for various rea
sons the party was very much enjoy
ed.
Duke Ward, a former member of
the Newport public school faculty,
wholes b-m. m army service at Camp
Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky, for sev
eral months, was here Wednesday
night, going to his home at Batesville*
having been mustered out and honor
ably discharged.
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Special Novembar Sale
Of
Ladies’ Ready-to- Wedr
Oving to the unsatisfactory conditions of busi
ness, during this “flu” epidemic, we are offering
\ at a great sacrifice all of our Ladies’ and Chil
; dren’s Coats, Suits and Dresses in all the latest
styles and materials.
I Ladies’ Coats and Suits $30.03 to $73.00
" values during this sale only.$47.50
Ladies’ Coats and Suits $45.00 and $50.00
values during this sale only.$39.50
Ladies’ Coats and Suits $35.00 to $40.00
values during this sale only . $29.50
Ladies’ Coats and Suits $23.00 to $30.00
values during this sale only.t. $21.50
Ladies’ Coats and Suits $20.00 values
during this sale ... $16.50
Ladies’ Coats and Suits $15.00 values
during this sale ... $12.50
These goods will only last a few days come early
! and get your first choice.
Ladies’ Millinery Greatly Reduced
Rushton Dry Goods Co.
Best Values and Qualities in the City for Cash Only
Buy W. S. S. Stamps Buy W. S. S. Stamp
I ft GIB REPyCTi IN IN PBI E$
We have just received another big shipment of merchandise that we bought long ago but did not
expect th" m uiufacturers would deliver on account of the advance in prices, but it seems that since peace
lias b e.! declared all the mills are crowding us to except all our out-standing contracts. Although we
have been overstocked with merchandise before, this has forced us to cut the prices still lower *
To Raise The Cash
Outing Flannel, good weight per yard-18c j
Outing Flanr el, extra heavy weight, light or dark shades,
35c. grade, only- 25c I
Children’s and Misses’ Union Suits, sizes up to 16, our for
mer low price was 75c., but have reduced the price to
only_ 50c ]
Ladies’ ribbed Vests or Pants, good winter weight, all sizes,
our former 75c seller reduced to-50c
Men’s Shirts or Drawers, ribbed or fleeced-lined, former price
$1.00 and $1.25, marked down, per agrment, only-90c
Ladies’ ribbed Union Suits, good winter weight, sizes up to
44, our former price $1, reduced now to-_73c
I Children’s Dresses nicely trimmed, the best grade of
percales, only - 75c
I Children’s Dresses made of the best grade of gingham and
galatea, all sizes, a large assortment to select from—$1.00
Ladies’ House Dresses made of gingham or percale, only—$1.50
| Heavy weight Blankets, extraa large size, per pair-$3.50
I Men’s heavy top Shirts in gray, blue or brown, all sizes-$1.50
Men’s extra heavy weight S weaters, all sizes only-$1.00
Men’s Sweaters, heavy weight, 75 per cent wool, our former
price $2.50, reduced to_ $2.00
Our Motto has always been to under sell, either by givn g }ou Letter gccds fcr the ff ire price cr the
same goods for less.
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, . .Wolff-Goidman Merc. Co.M_B__Wolff-Goidman Merc. Co. — „ , -
Latest Fashions In Winter Coats
Fur and Velvet Trimmed
or Plain Tailored Styles i
A Big Shipment Just Received By Express From
One Of the Largest Manufacturers of Coats
$15. $20, $25. $30, $35
Coat Styles that are original and very attractive, belted, semi-belted and loose j
collar models with novel poc kets and collars—soft warmth without weight, _
garments that are exceptional values. ;
Models Include , Colors Include
Wool Velours * Navy i
Broadcloth > Black
Meltons Taupe j
Kerseys Greens
Novelty Coatings Brown ^
1 Plushes etc. Burgundy
Stylish Suits
That Will Impress You With Their Values
$15. $20, $25 and $35
Beautiful made garments in plain tailored, semi-tailored and dressy models.
All the newest fabrics are shown in a wide range of popular shades.
The Demand For Conservation is Answered
By Our Blouse Department with Values That are Truly Exceptional
Crepe deadline Beautiful
or , Lingerie
^Georgette!
a ° WAISTS
; WAISTS
4.00 5.00 b25 2-50
a"ioup \ q.oo and 3-50
Wolff-Goidman Merc. Co, 1
“The House of Satisfaction”
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