leather forecast.
Washington, July 15.—Forecast for Ar
kansas: Fair and warm Wednesday.
/about people—mainly\
Huffman bakes bread every day.
Huffman runs the only bread wagon
Grocery. d 19
Capt. T. J. Watson i s able to be out
again after a sickness of two days.
Justice J. J. Martin is not so well
today and his fever is much higher.
For your six o’clock breakfast
order Huffman’s light rolls, fresh
baked. 4-dtf
Huffman can bake cakes for the
most fastidious. d-tf
Len. G. Ryland, claim agent of the
Iron Mountain, was here Monday on
business.
Miss Maudahir of Judsonia came up
Monday night to spend the day in
Newport.
Misses Grace Ross and Mada Finley
went to Tupelo Tuesday morning for
a few days visit.
Jesse J. Sinclair came up from
Searcy Monday night and returned on
the noon train Tuesday.
L. D. Bronson, representing a
Louisville tailoring house, was here
Tuesday renewing acquaintances.
Capt. Chas. B. Woodberry and wife
were here Monday evening from
Batesville on their way to Cincinnati
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Huffman & Son serve ices, cream
and cake and everything in that line
to parties and receptions at reason
able prices. d-298
Miss Bessie E. L. Watson has re
turned from Little Itock, where she
has been visiting her sister Mrs. J. A.
Watkins for several weeks.
W. G. Bonham, who has been run
ning on Nos. 71 and 72, left Tuesday
noon for Little Rock, where he will
try a run on a through freight.
Try the new rigs and good drivers
at the R. L. Robinson Livery Stable,
upper end of Front Street. Good
service at reasonable charges. 62dtf
Pearls, baroques and
slugs. The highest prices
paid by J. E. TULLY
i CO., 14 Maiden Lane, New
York.
Capt. and Mrs. J. H. McHugh and
daughter Miss Beatrice expect to
leave the last of this week on a Colo
rado trip. Capt. McHugh has been in
p oor health and wishes to recreate in
the Rockies.
Ashley Cockrell joined Francis
Johnson here Monday night and
looked after the Iron Mountain’s
interests in court Tuesday morning,
both returning to Little Rock on the
noon train.
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and attractive young lady of Walnut
Ridge, arrived Tuesday noon on a
visit to Miss Mabel Stayton. She has
other friends in Newport, who will
als' atertain her a part of the time.
The arrivals at the Planters Monday
were J. Y. McPherson, Sulphur Rock;
M. A. Russell, Hale; W. R. Harvey,
Swifton; A. E. Shoffner, Weldon;
I. B. Manly, Morley, Mo.; H. L.
Strickland, Grays; L. Lippmann,
Olyphant.
Oil Trough bottom is raising a fine
alfalfa crop this year. Some farmers
are cutting the fourth crop of the
season and expect to make five with
another rain. The growing of this
most nutritious of all hay is a good
paying crop so long as the price re
mains as at present $12 a ton.
Misses Clara Sprigg and Kate
Faucett were the guests of honor in a
boating party up the river Tuesday
evening, which was champeroned by
Mesdames I. Sprigg and J. S. Jones.
The other members were Misses Susie
Jones, Lucy Brandenburg and Marille
Dillard and Messrs. Charles Jones, Jay
and Will Sprigg and William Parrish.
The party enjoyed a fine spread on
the second bar above this city.
The arrivals at the Hazel Monday
were J. F. Martin, Chas. B. Wood
berry and wife, C. J. Crane, Batesville;
W. H. Munden, Brinkley; T. J. Gra
ham, Tuckerman; L. G. Ryland,
Francis Johnson, C. O. Bradshaw,
E. B. Pierce, A. If. Moll, Mrs. W. A.
Montgomery, Thos. H. Buzbee, Jno.
A. Vick, E. C. Romine, W. C. Whor
ton, W. F. Whorton, Mrs. R. Sako
losky and child, W. H. Austin, Ashley
Cockrell, Little Rock; Mr. and Mrs.
E. D. Allen, Alicia; Mbs Maudahir,
Judsonia; D. Hopson, Corning; H. L.
Posey, J. F. Posey, H. L. Strickland,
C., O. & G.
Swiss and cream cheese at Huff
man’s. 53 dtf.
Huffman’s cream bread takes the
lead.
Ed Mann of Jonesboro spent Sun
day in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wilmans went to
Memphis Monday, where the latter is
having her eyes treated by a special
ist.
Summer Tourist Rates—Cheap rates
to nearly all resorts, via the Iron
Mountain. For rates call on W. M.
Gregg, Agent.
Huffman’s candies are the best on
the market—the three leading candy
firms of St. Louis and the leading one
of Little Rock, say so. 275-dtf
Miss Margaret Rhames was the
guest of honor Friday evening at a
ping-pong party given by Miss Eliza
beth Martin in Little Rock.
Miss Lee Adams left on the branch
train Tuesday noon for Evening Shade,
where she will spend her allotted va
cation, the guest of her sister Miss
Allie Adams.
Mrs. J. Brandenburg and daughters
Mieses Ray and Lucy Brandenburg,
Messrs. Robert Hooker and Theo.
Phillips left Tuesday morning for
Ravenden Springs, where they will
spend several weeks.
The Southern Hotel, of Ravenden
Springs, Ark., is now open for guests.
Lithia water for kidneys, liver and
stomach troubles. 112 miles west of
Memphis on the Frisco System.
Write for rates. Address, Manager,
Southern Hotel. 59b3m.
Sam R. Hudson of Paragould ar
rived Monday night to attend the
funeral of his mother, Mrs. Nancy
Hudson. He has accepted a, position
with W. A. Joyce and is an excellent
pharmacist of experience and broad
acquaintanceship here. His friends
will learn with pleasure that he is to
remain in Newport.
Read the ads.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
CONNECTIONS FOR ASHEVILLE AS FOL
LOWS.
No. 36 No. 42
Lv Memphis 10:30 a. m. 8:00 p. m.
Ar Asheville 5:50 a.m. 2:15 p.m.
No. 36 carries coaches and sleeper
to Asheville and beyond without
change.
COMMENCING MAY 31, 1902.
No. 42 will carry a sleeper to Ashe
ville without change.
This enables one to take supper at
home and dine in Asheville next day
with daylight ride through East Ten
nessee mountains, and the “French
Broad” scenery.
Write or call for details, including
“Summer Homes” folder, list, of
hotels and boarding houses, rates of
board, etc*
C. A. DeSaussure, D. P. A.,
Memphis, Tenn.
INTERESTING READING.
We have on hand at all times a
supply of literature, descriptive of
the resources and resorts of the great
west.
It is interesting and instructive
reading for the farmer, business man
md tourist, and will be mailed free
on application to
J. H. Lothrop, G. A., U. P. Ry. Go.
903 Olive St. St. Louis, Mo.
SUPERB CLIMATE.
In Colorado all the conditions of
health ai-e met. There is a sufficient
altitude to cause lung and chest de
velopment; there is the dry, exhilar
ating mountain air, with an almost
absolute absence of malaria; thex'e is
the tonic effect of a bracing climate,
without its rigoi’s; an atmosphere
filled with ozone; cool nights in sum
mer, a bright, sunny sky almost every
day in the year, conducive of cheer
fulness and bringing a new pleasure
everj' morning, constantly stimulating
both mind and body.
The low rates put in effect via the
Union Pacific, enable you to reach
these great parks without unneces
sary expenditure of time or money.
Full information cheerfully fur
nished on application to J. H. Loth
rop, General Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
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SPECIAL WEST BOUND
TOURIST EXCURSION RATES.
Via the Iron Mountain Route—Rate
§26 round trip to Denver, Colorado
Springs, Pueblo. Dates of sale, July
1 to 13, August 1st to 14, 23, 24 and
August 30 to September 10 inclusive,
final return limit October 31st.
W. M. Gregg, Agt.
The Daily Independent
by mail or carrier, ioc
per week.
ORDINANCE NO. 110.
An ordinance to protect the public
and provide for stationing a flag
man by the Choctaw, Oklahoma &
Gulf Railroad where said Railroad
crosses Bridge Avenue in the City
of Newport, Arkansas.
HERKAS there is much travel on Bridge
Avenue leading from the city of Newport
across the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Rail
road to Malcoln Avenue, and that trains are al
most continually passing over said Avenue
crossing rendering it a place of great danger to
the public; and that the maintaining of a flag
man at said Avenue crossing to warn the travel
ing public of approaching trains would greatly
lessen the danger,
THEREFORE: Be it ordained by the City
Council of the City of Newport.
Sec. 1. That the said Choctaw, Oklahoma and
Gulf Railroad Company shall station and main
tain a flagman at the place where Bridge
Avenue in the city of Newport,. Arkansas,
crosses said railroad, to warn the public of
approaching trains and prevent said trains from
colliding with persons and vehicles on said
crossing and to keep said railroad track clear
when trains are approaching.
Sec. 2. That said railroad failing, refusing or
neglecting to comply with the provisions of this
ordinance shall forfeit and pay to said City the
sum of twenty-five dollars; and five dollars per
day for each day such failure, refusal or neglect
shall continue. Said sums to be recoverable be
fore the Mayor.
Sec. 3. That this ordinance take effect and
be in force from and after its publication.
Approved July 14, 1902.
attest: J. W. Grubbs,
J. R. Mayhan, Mayor.
Recorder.
First published July' 15, 1902. ,Independent It.
The NEWPORT
LAUNDRY
COMPANY.
Has the Largest Plant in
Arkansas.
Equipped with Latest Improved
Machinery.
Uses Filtered and Condensed
Water and Positively Guar
antees all work.
Give Us A Trial.
We Will Please You. Prompt
Service and Special Work
Everyday.
Out of Town agents wanted.
NEWPORT LAUNDRY CO.
W. F. Williams, Mgr.
SPECIAL OCCASION
SUMMER SCHOO L
Knoxville, Tenn, July 19-July 30,1902.
Reduced Rates via Southern Ry.
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For the above occasion, the South
ern Railway will sell tickets from all
points on its lines to Knoxville, Tenn.
and return, at one fare for the round
trip, selling June 16, 17, 18, 28, 29, and
30 and July 11, 12 and 13, with final
limit for return passage August 15,
1902. For further information, call on
any ticket agent of the Southern Rail
way or write, C. A. Benscoter,
Asst. Gen’J. Pass. Agt.
SPECIAL RATES VIA
THE IRON MOUNTAIN.
Tacoma, Wash., $52.50. Tickets on
sale July 11 to 21 inclusive, final re
turn limit Sept. 15.
San Francisco, Cali., only $47.50.
Round trip tickets on sale August 2 to
3. Going transit limit on these tickets
September 25 passage to begin on
date of sale and to be continuous up
to first. Colorado, Wyoming or Texas
points enroute, west thereof stopovers
may be had at any point, final return
limit Sept. 30. Going or returning via
Portland, $11 higher. Via Portland
md St. Paul, $16 higher. Via Port
and, St. Paul and Chicago, $21 higher
For further information call on
W. M. Gregg, Agt.
SUMMER TOURIST RATES.
Choctaw Route will sell excursion
rickets daily Newport to Mt. Mag
izine, Ark., at rate of $7.50 for round
rip, good returning Sep. 30, 1902.
51btf. W. R. Thompson, Agt.
SUMMER RATES.
Searcy, Ark., rate $2.00 round trip.
Ravenden, Ark., rate $2.65 for
round trip. These rates in effect to
September 30 and return limit Octo
aer 31. W. M. Gregg, Agent.
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In Arranging Your Summer Outing
Do not make final arrangements
until you have written for infor
• mation about the low rate to Den
ver. Colorado Springs, Salt Lake
and San Francisco, via the Frisco.
J. N. Cornatzar, D. P. A., Memphis.
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THE BANK OF NEWPORT
(Oldest and Largest Bank in the County).
CAPITAL $50,000
---.. —-- ■ == OFFICERS—. .~
G. W. Decker, President, A. D. Bailey, Vice-President
R. M. Johnson, Cashier. T. D. Kinman, Asst. Cashier
Directors:—A. D. Bailey, V. Y. Cook, G. W. Decker, John T. Flynn
Thos. J. Graham, J. W. Grubbs, R. M. Johnson, A. E. ‘ ’
Shoffner, J. M. Stayton.
We thank our patrons for the past year’s business out of which we are
enabled to pay our stockholders their regular ten per cent dividend and' to
add to our surplus fund and reserve profit account S7414.99. ’
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■■■ Capital, $50,000 —
A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED AND Tin? ao
COUNTS OF MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS
AND INDIVIDUALS SOLICITED.
Directors:—T. J. Watson, John M. Cook, Ben Adler S Wnitt t
Taylor, T. J. Graham, G. W. Hurley, W. A BllltLaW ’
B. B. Bond. 8 y’
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