7 iABOUT PEOPLE—IAAINIY\
. See Sells’ ad in this paper. 109dtf
Fresh fish at Huffman’s restaurant.
Buy Sells’ Chill Tonic—it never
fails. 109dtf
Peaches for sale at Bowen’s Cash
Store. 97dtf
Dressed spring chicken at Huffman’s
restaurant. 87dtf
The first in town—fresh oysters at
Ira’s Chop House. 99 dtf
Huffman’s restaurant never closes—
open at all hours. 98dtf
You can’t shake when you take
Sells’ Chill Tonic. * 109dtf
Send your flue pearls and slugs to
W. D. Burd, Newport, Ark. 37 btf
White River has reached a stand at
1.4 feet on the gauge.
8. S. Prewitt left Wednesday noon
for points north of here.
For lit>eral prices, send your pearls
and baroques to C. A. Windau, New
port, Arkansas. 306 btf
Mrs. C. E. Crook will resume her
music class September 8. 109dtf
J. Teichmiller, the Muscatine pearl
buyer, came in Tuesday night.
J. S. Handford was here Wednes
day morning on his return home to
Batesville.
A. C., J. D. and R. P. McGregor
came up Tuesday from Cotton Plant
on a short trip.
The “Little Bakery on the Corner”
has the largest shop< between Texar
kana and St. Louis. 87dtf
Mrs. W. D. Burd, daughter Vera
and son Robert, left Tuesday noon
for a visit to Little Rock.
Miss Hatty May Bennett of Bates
ville came down Tuesday evening and
left on No. 4 Wednesday.
Prof. A. S. Maddox of the Memphis
school, came in Tuesday night, re->
criming pupils ior mu i.m lonii,
Mrs. G. Roy Anderson and children
are expected home tonight from a
visit to relatives at Hiawatha, Kas.
Miss Frances Sidway, a charming
young lady of Dyersburg, Tenn., is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. C. Simpson.
Mrs. 0. S. Maynard and Charley
Walton returned Tuesday night from
a month’s visit to Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. Stella Lucas of Pocahontas,
after a stay at Lithia Springs, was
here Tuesday night on her return
home.
Capti T. E. Morrison, who has been
spending a week or more in the hills
r-ASt North Arkansas, returned Tuesday
night.
Miss Martha Walker returned home
to Little Rock Wednesday noon, and
was accompanied by Miss Pearl
Foushee for a visit.
When you have pearls, slugs and
baroques, send them to P. O. Heide,
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin for top
market prices. o.f.t.f.
Mrs. Etta Goss and daughter, Mrs
Will J. Fort, left this morning fora
visit to Arkansas points.—Poplar
Bluff Citizen.
H. E. Cobb accompanied Mail Clerk
R. T. Robertson on his run to Cotter
Wednesday, as the latter has not been
well again.
Mrs. J. M. Hawley, nee Maxfleld, of j
Pine Bluff, was here Tuesday night on i
her way to Batesville on a visit to her I
uunwro .
There will be a meeting of the Busy
Helpers of the Presbyterian church
next Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock
at the home of Mrs. C. W. Beard.
Mrs. J. Brandenburg and daughters,
Misses Ray and Lucy Brandenburg,
returned Wednesday noon from Ra
vendon Springs, where they spent the
month of August very pleasantly.
J. D. Johnson of McCrory came up
Wednesday with his son, J. F. John
son, who has accepted a position with
the Independent. He is a nephew of
our fellow townsman, R. L. Johnson.
George Gudgeon, general foreman
of the Western Union for Arkansas,
Texas and several other contiguous
states, was here Wednesday and ar
ranged for a cable across Front street
for the wires of his company.
Regular meals at the Bracy Confec
tionery Company have been shut off,
but a short order service will be inau
gurated about September 10, when the
new owners will be glad to see their
friends and guarantee excellent ser
vice.
The Newport gun club has been in
vited to participate in a shoot at
Beebe Eriday and will go down upon
that date, taking several traps. A
meeting to arrange for this trip will
be held at the store of Wm. Mosby to
night at 7:30 o’clock and immediately
afterwards all those interested in the
enforcement of the De Rossitt game
law are invited to join in a discussion
of the subject.
A call has been issued by C. R. Hite
and E. L. Boyce, as committee for
those interested in the organization
of a game and fish protective associa
tion in this county, for a meeting Fri
day afternoon at 1 o’clock of all those
desiring to aid in this work of en
forcing the law against those en
croaching upon the protection accoid- .
ed the game and fish of the state.
Fresh oysters at Riley May ban’s, d
There will be a dance tonight at the
Hazel Hotel.
Frank Gulletteleft Wednesday noon
for Jonesboro on a business trip.
Parties desiring pasturage for stock
call on C. B. Best, East Newport. 58tf
Huffman’s restaurant is open be
ore the early morning trains arrive.
Nothing but first-class materials
used at the “Little Bakery on the
Corner.” 87dtf
Large and small orders filled with
promptness at the “Little Bakery on
the Corner.” 87dtf
W. B. Empie, after a two days’ se
vere sickness, was able to be out
again Wednesday.
Dr. S. Reamey of Malvern came up
Wednesday noon on a visit- to the
family of his son, T. H. Reamey.
T. P. Umsted spent Tuesday at
Corning, but says there is little or no
pearling on the rivers in that section.
Miss Martha Dye of New York, for
merly of Little Rock, is traveling with
a party of friends in Europe under
charming chaperonage and auspices.
She has dined with Anthony Hope
Hawkins and his beautiful bride, and
been shown many kindnesses by Sir
Gilbert Parker. Miss Dye has made
an enviable reputation as a reader of
charm and distinction in New York’s
most exclusive social and club circles.
She has given readings before the
“Paint, Oil and Varnish” club and
filled numbers on the cleverest pro
grams of the Waldorf-Astoria recitals.
Miss Dye will visit London again next
spring and give a number of readings.
—Little Rock Democrat.
JURY ACQUITTED ROBERTSON.
JamesvRobertson, an Oil Trough
farmer, was tried Monday before Jus
tice Guy Smith upon a change of
venue from the court of L. B. Harris,
on the charge of stealing chickens
from a neighbor. A jury, however,
discharged the defendant, bringing in
a verdict of not guilty.
ELF-LAND SPLENDORS
OF ARABIAN NIGHTS.
If, as has been said, “(Sbildren’s
laughter is heavenly music,” as origi
nators and managers of innocent,
novel, unique, marvelous and entranc
ing entertainment Gentry Bros, may
justly claim ta have done more than
their Bhare in producing that angelic
melody. The Gentrys are indisputa
bly the pioneers of the collective class
of amusement. So welcome and de
lightful to the old and young, and
they are going to give two exhibitions
in Newport Thursday, September 3d.
Performances commence promptly at
2:80 and 8 o’clock p. m. At 10 o’clock
a. m. a rich, rare and lovely public
pageant, passing before childhood’s
eyes like a golden Lilliputian dream
from Fairyland, will leave the exhi
bition grounds in the Chastain addi
tion for a tour of the principal thor
oughfares.
SPECIAL SALE.
250 men’s belts, 250 drummer’s sam
ples, worth from 75c to $2.50 each,
sale price, 49c. Chas. Meyer’s Great
Bargain store. 107dtf
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
At a regular meeting of the directors
of the Newport separate school dis
trict held Saturday, the opening of the
city schools was set for Monday, Sep
tember 14, and all teachers are hereby
notified. W. R. Thompson, Pres.
H. Bernstein, Secretary.
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3 WANT ADS. 1
Classified advertisements in the In
dependent are charged for at the
rate of 6 cents per line for first inser
tion, 21-2 cents for every subsequent
insertion, or 15 cents for week. One
fourth off by month.
Six words' make a line- count your
words and send casn with order for
insertions desired. No advertisement
accepted for less than 15 cents.
FOR SALE. ,
For sale cheap—six foot dining table
and six chairs, center table, parlor
heater, cook stove, wash stand, etc.
Apply to Sells’ drug store. dtf
For Sale Cheap—Fine Jersey milch
cow. Apply at this office or to J. D.
Neal. 91dtf
For Sale— 8150 Crown piano at 8300.
Only used fifteen months. Planters
House. 53dtf
FOR RENT.
For Rent—Three rooms for light
housekeeping, furnished or unfurn
ished. Inquire of Mrs. A. B. Smith, tf
miscellaneous WANTS.
Wanted—Several persons of charac
ter and good reputation in each state
(one in this county required) to rep
resent and advertise old established
wealthy business house of solid finan
cial standing. Salary 821 weekly with
expenses additional, all payable in
cash direct each Wednesday from
head offices. Horse and carriage fur
nished when necessary. References.
Enclosed self-addressed envelope.
Colonial, Caxton Building, Chicago.
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...COMING TO_NEWPORT...
ONE DAY ONLY
Thursday, Sept^3
GENTRY BR0S.SH0WS
An Educational Feature Without a Parallel! Half a Thousand Pigmy
Pets! Marvel’s Menagerie from Lilliput!
inn priceless ponies in mri
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..Ponies Playing the Latest Popular Airs on Musical JJellsJ
_ AA Blue-Blooded Educated Canines! mn
loU Dignitaries and Dudes of Dogdoni! *Y/
FOUR SCORE MONKEY COMEDIANS
SEE DON JUAN LOOP
SEE MONKEY dare-devil LOOP
2==Herds of Lilliputian Elephant Actors==2
Watch for the Tremendous Free SPECTACULAR STREET CARNIVAL
A Superb, Original Array of Miniature Magnificence at 10 a. in.
Exhibition Grounds, Chastain Addition.
HENRY OWEN,
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND
OCULIST.
OFFICE - SELLS’ DRUG STORE.
JACK JONES,
The Crack Barber, keeps a neat
and busy little shop. Upper end
of Front str«r i«3, inert tonso
rialit^y" h?n 1 may homd the best
hairl)uV work^&4nea8e8
ye stubby her1' beards.”
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RUNNING RISKS . '
In spite of the possibility of loss by burglars or tire
a great many people continue to keep money
about tlieir homes. By so doing they are not only
risking the loss of money but also their lives. How
much safer it would be if these people would
put their money inti* a good safe bank. Are you
running such risks?
ARKANSAS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Capital , $100,000.00
Officers and Directors:
J. W. Grubbs, Pres. Nathan Graham Vuie-Pres. Chas. G. Henry, Cashier.
B. B. Bond, R. F. Drummond, W. D. McLain,
M. D. Campbell, F. D. Fulkerson, C. J. Saenger'
S. D. Campbell, Abe Heiligers, L. E. Willis,
G. D. Clements L. Minor, J. S. Wilmans,
'first national bank'
NEWPORT, ARKANSAS.
Under the supervision of the United States Government.
PAID IN CAPITAL. $50,000.00.
Deposits in sums of one dollar and upwards will be re
ceived—the same careful attention is extended both small
and larg'e depositors.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
T. J. GRAHAM W. A. JOYCE T. J. WATSON
SIGMUND WOLFF, J. O. TAYLOR G. W. HURLEY,
President. Vice-Pres.
W. A. BILLINGSLEY, F. A. JONES,
Cashier. Ass’t Cashier.
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White Faced
Black Spanish
Cockrels
FOR SALE,
Eggs in Season.
None Setting Variety.
J. W Jackson,
Newport, Arkansas.