Newport weekly independent., 1901-05-02

On last Saturday afternoon by a call of the State president, Mrs. Dorsey, a meeting of the w. c. T. U. was held at the home of the Methodist pastor, Rev. J. W. Smith After a lengthy discussion of the work an election of officers was held which resulted in Mrs. M. J. Lucas being made presi- dent, Mrs. Andrews treasurer, May M. Brewer secretary. Mrs. Anderson was elected delegate to the state con- vention which meets at Searcy, May 17-20. /
 A certain newspaper "deviP' (not ours for we haven't any), was explain ing to a young lady last week the diff ference between printing and publish ing. He having concluded she shyly said: "Now you may print a kiss on my cheek, but you must not publish it." With that he locked the fair form in his arms, so it would not pi, and went to press.
 The board of governors of the New port club has ordered an extensive gymnasium outfit consisting of boxing gloves, punching bag, rowing machine, horizontal bars, Indian clubs and dumb bells A meeting was held at Jackson County bank Thursday morn ing, where it was decided to place there water motor fans in the club rooms as come as they can be secured.
 The Newport Compress Company received on wednesday an order from the Taylor Commission Co.,, for 200 bales of cotton to be shipped to Canada and one from the Lesser Cotton Co.,, for 300 bales to be shipped to Kobe Japan, where American cotton is used as mixer with the home product. Both orders will be shipped Friday.
 Newport is great place for rumors not of wars but of other happenings and dOings of moment and interest to the people. The latest is that Henry Bordwell has contracted for a boring machine at Black Rock which will be removed to this point and tried on the lands south of town, in an attempt to unearth oil or gas. Capt. Hurley, so the report goes is offering liberal backing.
 Orestes Lodge No. 1O2, K. of F., which was reorganized about three months ago has now a membership of 65. At meeting last night, 43 mem- bers were present. The lodge is evi dently in very fourishing condition as is shown by their rapidly increas ing roll of members, for there are 19 candidates waiting for initiation.
 Guests registered at the Planters House wednesday were D. A. Hill, Melbourne; Mrs. l. N. Barnett, 2. F. Coombs and M. M. Rutherford, Bates vile; J. w. Ray, Newark; P. O'Don nell, Beebe; V. M. Mcdowell and J. VI. Jones, Tupelo; A, B. Lippman, . yphant; J. E. weibel, Jonesboro; M $. Stanley and son, Augusta.
 E. H: Ridley, formerly of this city, but now of Little Rock and the son of our ellow-townsman, H. A. Ridley, will arrive here Friday night bringing he remains of his baby to be buried at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Friends join in expressions of condolence to father and mother.
 Mrs. Patrick, an elderly lady of nearly 70 years, who lived near Elgin died at her home Tuesday of this week and was buried Wednes day afternoon. The deceased was a sister of Wm. Hurley, but we are un- able to learn any of the particulars of her demise.
 Charles Brady, negro was brought before Squire w. H. Morris on Tues day morning, on warrant issued in May of 1900, charging him with lar eeny. As none of the prosecuting witnesses were present and no bond for costs could be filed, the case against him was dismissed for want of prosecution.
 Louis Nouss went turkey hunting Friday night with Frank Foushee on Jacks Creek. Though they didn't see any turkeys, Mir. Nouss to whom the handling of gun is new sport, was so we'll pleased that he has concluded to