VOLUME V. NEWPORT. ARKANSAS. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 3. 1906._NUMBER 2t3.
MISSING CASHIER LOCATED.
George Strong, Under Indictment for
Embezzling, Located in Spanish
Honduras.
George Strong, formerly cash
ier of a bank at DeVall’s Bluff,
who is under indictment on the
charge of embezzling the funds
of that institution, has been lo
cated in Spanish Honduras, but
owing to the fact that there is
no extradition treaty between
that country and the United
States it is doubtful if he will
ever be brought back for trial.
After his indictment, Strong,
who is well known throughout
the state, was released on $10,
000 bond, which he furnished
with Congressman Joe T. Rob
inson and J. G. Thweatt, both of
Lonoke, as sureties. Strong
then left Arkansas, and has
since been a fugitive from justice.
Testimonial of Esteem.
At a meeting of the Newport
Lodge of Elks Tuesday evening,
the resignation of L. N. Nouss
as secretary was accepted and
H. E. Cobb was installed in his
place.
Mr. Nouss leaves this month
for California, and as a token of j
the esteem in wnich he is held
by his brother Elks and as an
evidence of appreciation of his
services as secretary, the lodge j
presented him a gold elk tooth
fob.
The following were initiated
into the mysteries of Elkdom:j
J. B. Baker, Melbourne; J. M. j
Porter, Newport; T. C. Carter;
and Alex C. McGregor, of Cot-J
ton Plant. Owing to the lateness I
f the branch train other candi-!
dates did not reach Newport.
George Robinson in Race.
George L. Robinson, of this
city, announces his candidacy
for county clerk in this issue. A
home boy, having been born and
raised here, he has active friends
in every township to push his
cause and make him a most
formidable candidate.
Two years ago he was the
second man in the race for this j
office, though there were four;
candidates in the field. He is
capable and clever and would
make a good officer. He has al
ways been a loyal Democrat and
comes of a family prominently j
identified with the early history
and upbuilding of Jackson county.
He is genial and accomodating j
and the fact that he appreciates
his friends, has made him pop
ular with the people.
Esquire Gale a Candidate.
Esquire John Gale, of Glass
township, was down Wednesday
and announced his candidacy for
representative from Jackson
County. For the past sixteen
years the ’Squire has made an
able and popular magistrate in
his home township, whose peo- ;
pie esteem him'most highly 4and
‘ are loyal in their support of his
present candidacy.
His integrity is unquestioned;
and his constituents Would know;
‘ that they were being honestly j
represented, which ought to be
' a pre-eminent requisite in the
present time, when boodle ex-|
posures have become so fre
quent. ... -j
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\ IN SOCIETY. \
AT BRIDGE.
Mrs. E. B. Wilmans* who en
tertains most charmingly, was
hostess at Bridge Tuesday after
noon. In preparation of the de
lightful affair an artistic arrange
ment of holiday decorations re
sulted in an effective whole, ele
gant in its simplicity.
The guest list numbered Mes
dames R. L. Bennett, Gus Mar
tin, 0. D. Watson, Charles Wil
mans, W. A. Billingsley, B. W.
Stainback, Mrs. Vacaro of For
rest City, Misses Lucy Board of
Bryan, texas, Lotta Campbell of
Little Rock, Carrie Stephens,
Mary Laird and Mr. Robert
Holt.
AFTERNOON AT CARDS.
The attractive home of Mrs. 0.
S. Lawrence was thrown open to
her friends Tuesday afternoon
from 2 till 5 in a progressive
euchre party in compliment to
Miss Louise Van Dyke.
The beautifully furnished in
terior was further adorned in a
wealth uf winter decorations, the
color scheme being extravagantly
carried out in the red and green
of foliage and roses swinging in
festoons from the corners of the
rooms to center chandeliers,
while from these ornaments and
the window shades, prettily made
red bells betokened the old year
rung out and the New Year
rung in. The head table was
also designated in such bell dec
orations overhead.
In receiving, the hostess was
assisted by Mesdames I. W.
Stephens and C. M. Erwin and
Miss Van Dyke, and in doing the
honors of the occasion and look
ing after the scores, Misses
Minnie Lee Jago, Maidie and
Gladis Stephens were very clever
assistants.
Progressive euchre is ever
spirited among Newport players
and the games were intensely
enjoyed. Mrs. Wm. Hooker and
Mrs. H. G. Bunn came out with
highest scores, and in cutting
for the prize the former won a
neat mayonaise bowl. To Miss
Della Bernstein fell the booby
and the guest of honor was the
recipient of a handsome clover
leaf brooch as a guest’s prize.
A dainty and delicate luncheon
was served upon the card tables
consisting of: first—cold turkey,
escalloped oysters, French peas,
olives, pickles, celery and wafers;
second—brick cream in red and
green colors and cake; third—
coffee and cheese straws.
The afternoon was ,'~2 of
pleasure to the large number
present, for the affair was beau
tifully carried out and will al
ways have a distinctive place in
Memory’s treasure house of each
guest.
Wedding Annouhcement.
Mr. Will Sprigg Foushee and
Miss Matilua Sprigg are to be
married Wednesday evening,
January 17th at 8 o’clock in St.
Paul’s Episcopal church.
There will be no ‘invitations
mailed but the friends of the
families are invited. The wed
ding will be' A prominent event
in local sodiety, as the1 young
couple have a host of friends,
who join with the Independent
in pre-nuptial congratulations
and good wishes.
Fires Are Incendiary.
Little Rock, Jan. 2. — The
police are convinced that there
are incendiaries at work in Little
Rock. A numbertjf fires, some
resulting in damage, and one
sweeping almost a whole block
to destruction, cannot be ad
equately explained any other
way. There are no clues, how
ever, upon which they seem tc
be able to solve the mystery.
For dray at any hour call up
Hazel hotel. 83dtf
POLICEMEN RESIGN.
Mayor of Jonesboro Makes Request for
Their Stars In Response to Strong
Public Opinion.
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i Jonesboro, Jan. 1. —This morn-1
ing four of the policemen gave
their resignations to Mayor
Young and the same were ac
cepted at once by the mayor.
While the resignations were ten
dered, it is understood that they
! were requested. It has been
charged that the officers were:
not doing their duty, and so
many complaints coming to the
i mayor, he requested that they
i resign, and it was done. The
ones resigning are W. W. Hol
lingsworth, James McCracken,
|Clint Howell and Will Campbell.
I This left only the chief, W. S.
I Lane, and one other subordinate, i
| Lance Nash. W\ T. Thorne was I
appointed at once and began the
l discharge of his duties.
Kenyon Locals.
Jack Sprat says “he doesn’t
know but the widow suits him
very well.”
Christmas over and during all
the weddings the boys only gave
one charivari, which was enjoyed
1-~T1
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Miss Willie Maye Buckalew
and Brother Charley were up
from Little Rock to spend Christ
mas with relatives and friends.
Jim Cole is reported quite ill j
with pneumonia.
W. H. Craige has been very 1
sick, but is now improving.
Brother J. W. Gardner and!
family have recently purchased!
the Howell residence. We j
are so glad to have them with |
us.
Prof. Jarvis was very fortun- i
ate in winning the “belle” of
Kenyon as his companion.
Miss Grace Bick spent Xmas
week with her aunt in Newark.
! Ask Miss Barbee Craige how
the Dago talks.
Some of our home boys and
girls, who are attending the Cave
City high school, enjoyed the
; holidays at home.
| The most fashionable rides
| are those in the “white top
I automobile. ”
i
S Mr. E. D. Gardner and family
j spent Xmas day with relatives.
at Tuckerman.
Mr. and Mrs. Manley, of New
port, spent Tuesday evening
with relatives.
Well, as Xmas was very dull
I will desist for this time and
I come again. Puer.
Beware of Ointments for Catarrah that
Contain Mercury,
! as mercury will surely destroy
the sense of smell and complete
ly derange the whole system
when entering it through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on
| prescriptions from reputable
I physicians, as the damage they
I will do is ten fold to the good
j you can possibly derive from
; them. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, man
j ufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
j Toledo, 0., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting
directiy upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Hall’s Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. It
' is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c.
per bottle.
Take Hall’s Family Pills for
i constipation.
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Newport Opera House.
Vining & Parish’s Offerings.
Three nights commencing
Thursday. January 4th,
Special Engagement of World’s
Famous Funmakers,
The Butlers,
Introducing Mrs. S. L. Butler,
the Queen of Laughter and most
expert Lady Hypnotist in the
world.
A NEW PROGRAM each night.
Songs . Sayings
Faces, |U(>y\/ Speeches,
Scenes, Dances,
Ladies Free First.Night,
with each 50c Ticket
Prices, 25c, 35c, 50c.
sesaatlsEaTTacocks
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
The partnership heretofore ex
isting under the name of “South
ern Land Company,” wherein
T. J. Copeland and H. E. E
McCollum were partners, is this
30th day of December, A. D.
1905, dissolved by mutual con
sent.
The business will be contin
ued under the same name, and
at the same location, (room 4,
Chastain Building) by H. E.
L. McCollum, who is authorized
to collect all accounts due said
firm, assumes all liabilities,, and
solicits a continuance of the lib
eral patronage of the public.
T. J. Ccpeland.
H. E. L. McCollum '
Pursuant to the above; notice,
I have this uay withdrawn from
the Southern Land Co., and
bespeak for my successor the
same liberal share of the public
patronage, which has heretofore
been accorded the company.
12bl4 T. J. Copeland.
R. T. Davis Milling Cos.
“Angel Food” cake and pastry
flour awarded gold medal at the
World’s Fair. Put up in 25c
packages. For sale at The
Standard Grocer Co. 70dtl
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gray, black, tan, mixtures, the famous V1!
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January 5th and 6th, |
Friday, Saturday. <
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Choice of any Suit in our house, $9.50.
These Suits sold for $15.00, $18.00, $20*00 j
and $25.00.
The celebrated Ederheimer, Stein & Co., Kohn *
Bros/ and Sterling Suits in this sale.
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Capital $10Q*0Q0«
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. Fitznugh.