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i *1 * ' f::! TJvmksgiving Day j
• • ..»!•••• f Am. rica will there be a more
(rips.' ^lipfyini• than tomorrow.
** i .!i.r>«a| i mU/ntion has triumphed and Right
Ik "« mastery over brutal Might.
*e i'Ktrd late* «*,ove»rm» r . o\v faces great problems
(Hrtw i»* «fwl •«•'.' o operation of every citizen is
m 1 ■ it • n a businaas way.
»r f < !j ful banking service is cordially
the d:»; osa! of th people of Newport and vicinity.
'Ihc RanH With The Big Surplus”
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TROY W. ADAMS.
Fort Smith, Nov. 26.—Troy TV.
Adams, aged 29, member of one of
tiie largest auto sales agencies in the
state, died from pneumonia due to in
fluenza today. He was born at Har
dy, Ark. lie is survived by bis wife
and two-day-old child, Mrs. Adams
has not been advised of bis death.
The death of Troy Adams is deeply
regretted b'y his many friends in this
city, where he was reared. He has
two sisters, Mrs. Chester Robinson
and Mrs. Bert Snetser, the latter bo
ng with him at the time of his death
but Mrs. Robinson was not able to gc
on account of a sick baby, when call
ed Monday. The deceased married £
Fort Smith girl, where he was in bus
iness and where the body will be
buried.
WEATHER.
Tonight and Thursday unsettled:
somewhat warmer Thursday.
HERE AND THERE
Fresh country sorghum at Bowen’s
Cash Store. 179dGt
Tom Dillard continues quite sick,
suffering from influena.
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FRESH OYSTERS at BARKER’S.
£2d2t.
The Elks Memorial service will be
j held at the Elks Club, Sunday after
j noon.
Knox menus shoes cheap 111 Vvul
i nut street. dtf.
Mrs. Cora Sanders of Sulphur
Rock, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Walter Ellis.
WANTED—Nice clean rags at the
Independent office.
II. C. Sanders came up from Hot
Springs last night and will spend
Thanksgiving at home.
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For Rent—Barn. Appjy this of
fice.
The public school closes for the
day Thanksgiving but will have
; school Friday and Saturday.
I Rockland Sugar House and geese
' at Bowen’s Cash Store. 181d6t
I -
I Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Penix, son
and daughter and Miss Lora Penix
were down from Tuckerman this
morning shopping.
Will McMinn arrived home this
morning from the Agricultural Col
lege at Jonesboro and will spend the
rest of the week at home.
Drayage of all kinds handled
.romptly. Phone No. 10. Cheste;
Robinson. 13-dti
Mrs. Harrie Toland will go down
to Little Ro<ik this afternoon to
spend tomorrow with her two daugh
j ters at St. Mary’s Academy.
Turkeys, Geese, Chickens, Cran-!
berries and Celery at Bowen’s Cash :
| Store. 182d6t. j
'
i Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Huddleston
! will go to Sulphur Rock tomorrow to
spend Thanksgiving Day with his
mother, Mrs. Angie Wilson.
j I have a pair of mules, harness and
; wagon which I will sell, or will trade
for an automobile.—A. Z. Shipp. 81d6
Rev. H. H. Hunt, wife and child
ren of Beebe, -were here between
trains today, goirtg to his new pas
torate at Auvergne and Weldon.
For Rent—Two nicely furnished
steam-heated bed rooms, with hot
and cold water.—323 Main street.
179d6t
Mrs. Eva Shoffner and children of
Main street went down to Weldon
this afterno.on to visit iher sister,
Mrs. John Sherrell for a day or two.
The duck hunters of Newport are
making preparations to spend
“turkey” day in that sport and sev
eral parties are being planned for
tomorrow.
We handle Meletios fresh Oysters,
the very finest quality and solid
measuse, half and pint cans standard
and New York Counts. Place your
order early.—Snetser’s. 82d2t
Z. B. Reid left this morning for
Mountain Home to visit his son, Lee,
who is in the academy and represents
the school in an oratorical contest
this evening.
The Woman’s Missionary Society
of the Christian church will meet
with Mrs. T. S. Stephens, 208 Main
street, Friday afternoon, 2:30. Mrs.
D. L. Thelkeld, leader.
Col. V. Y. Cook of Batesville was
here last night, returning home from
a visit to Oklahoma City, where his
daughter, Miss Rina, is spending the
winter with Mrs. Jack Woods.
Rev. J. F. Bates, the new Metho
dist minister, telephoned Edgar Wil
liams this morning that he would be
here Friday and Sunday will conduct
regular services at the church.
Miss Matilda Wilnians, will arrive
this evening from Galloway Col
lege at Searcy, and will spend the
Thanksgiving holidays with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wilmans.
Mrs. A. L. Lindsey came up from
j Little Rock last evening and will
spend Thanksgiving week with her
mother, Mrs. Etta Kelley, and will
j be joined here tonight by Mr. Lind*
j sey.
j
J. H. Murphy of Shoffner this we#v
sold to Tom Gregg, manager of the
; Lesser-Goldman Cotton Co., fifteen
i bales of cotton known as the Webber
I variety for the highest price paid
here for cotton this year.
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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. Let every mem
ber of the church be present. Also
extend to all a cordial invitation to
attend.
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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.
Frank Allen, of the R. D. Brown
Drug Company, will leave the first of
the month for Kansas City, where he
has accepted a traveling position
with the Upjohn Medicine Company,
and his many friends are glad to
know his territory is to include
Newport.
William N. Dunaway received a
letter this morning from Warren W.
Dunaway, who writes ^interestingly
of Lyons, France, where he has re
cently been sent by the war depart
ment. He is much pleased with his
. new location but is "up to his eyes”
; in work all tho time.
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We regret having failed to mention
the arrival sevtral days ago of Miss
Frances Gregg, from her school in
, Minnesota, the school having closed
until the first of January on account
* of the influenza. Miss Gregg is look
ing fine and enjoying the best of
health, and delighted with her school.
!
1 Subscribe for the Independent.
Special November Sale
Of
Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear
v.
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.
Ladies’ Cunts and Suits $33.00 to $75.00
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.'.$21.5C
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.
Free! Free! Free!
Thrift Stamp With Each of the Above
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 BIGGER R IUCTI IN IN PRICES
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We have just received another big shipment of merchandise that we bought Icrg ago but did not |
expect the m anufacturers would deliver on account of the advance in prices, but it seems that since peace
has b~cn declared all the mills are crowding us to except all our outstanding contracts. Although we
have been overstocked with merchandise before, this has forced us to cut the prices still tower
To Raise The Cash
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Outing Flannel, good weight per yard-18c
Outing Flannel, extra heavy weight, light or dark shades,
35c. grade, only_ 25c
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 sizea,
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-75c
Children’s Dresses nicely trimmed, the best grade of
percales, only -- j
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 j
Heavy weight Blankets, extraa large size, per pair-$3.50
Men’s heavy top Shirts in gray, blue or brown, all sizes-$1.50
Men’s extra heavy weight Sweaters, all sizes only.-'-$1.00
Men’s Sweaters, heavy weig ht, 75 per cent wool, our former
price $2.50, reduced to__ $2.00
Our Motto has always been to under sell, either by giving jo j tetter goods for the same price or the
same goods for less.
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T l1T1tirTr Wnlff-Rnlriman Merc. pn - - - Wniff-CnMman Merc. r»
Latest Fashions In Winter Coats
Fur and Velvet Trimmed
or Plain Tailored Styles - -
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
collar models with novel pockets and collars—soft warmth without weight,
garments that are exceptional values. __ ¥
Models Include Colors Include
Wool Velours Navy
Broadcloth Black
Meltons - Taupe
Kerseys Greens
Novelty Coatings Brown
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
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Crepe da Chine Beautiful
01 Lingerie
Georgette
WAISTS
WAISTS
4.0015 00 1-25 2-6pT|
a"?0up 1000 and 3-60 I
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