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Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
MUTUAL COMPANY SUED.
z. T. Bennett, of Batesvil1e, Asks For $5,00O Damages, Alleging That Company, by Raising Assess ments, Compelled Him to
 Allow Cancellation
 of Policy.

z. T. Bennett, of Batesville, through his attorneys, J. w. House and Chas. Cole, on Thursday filed suit in the second division of the Pulaski circuit court against the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association for $5, ,OOO dam ages, for the cancellation of a policy of $10,000 carried by the plaintiff.
 The petition states that on January 1, 1886, in Searcy, he applied for $10,0o0 policy on his life, the bi monthly premium being $13.20.
 Plaintiff further states that on May 1, 1895, the defendant ''unjustly, un- lawfully and arbitrarily" increased his premium to $23.SO, which he con- tlnued to pay under protest until July 1, 1898. On that date defendant ad- vanced plaintiffs age from his age as of entry to his current age, advancing his premium to $34.1O, which in 1901 was $37.80 and gradually increases as he grows older. Plaintiff continued to pay the increased rate until August 1, 1901.
 These increases and "levying of' special calls and" d"reserve assessmentsO are alleged to have been done in vio- lation of the law and contrary to the contract of his policy. The money collected from him is alleged to have been squandered by the officers of the company, it being charged that the widow of the deceased president of the company receives pension of $50,O00 per annum and his children each 25,OOO.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
THE RAILROAD EXTENSION.

Very satisfactory progress is being made with the construction of the White River railroad westward from this city. About 900 men are at work, larger number than at any time heretofore, and about 300 teams. About 70 per cent of the work on the first twenty mile section has been done. About the first of December tracklaying will begin, and proceed at the rate of one mile day. This will carry the road to the phosphate de- posits near Penter's Bluff. The con- tracts have been made for clearing the right way over the second 2O- mile section of the road, but the com pany, for some reason, is holding back the work. A large number of laborers are being sent in here from St. Louis and elsewhere, the contractors having three agents collecting them. Every morning squad of twenty five to forty arrive, and are hauled out to the camps in wagons. But they go almost as fast as they come. Wednesday morning twelve dropped out at New port and two more refused to go any further after they got here.-Bates- vile Guard.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08

arrest of Reed and placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Jim Matthew. Bloodhounds were also secured and placed on the trail. Deputy Matthew and Eastwood followed the dogs on horseback. The dogs took the scent at EastwoOd's home and held the trail steadily until they overlook the flee ing parties near Moark, on the Mis- souri and Arkansas line.
 When Reed sighted the officers he slipped off his horse and wheeled the animal between him and the officers and apparently began to adjust the girth. Matthew and Eastwood doubted his motives, and dismount- ing, lead their horses. When they got within ten feet of Reed, the latter opened fire with a revolver and fired two shots point blank at Eastwood His aim was bad, however, and East wood was not hit.
 Matthew drew his revolver and closed with the desperate man. Reed  thrust the muzzle of his revolver against Matthew's breast, but before he could pull the trigger, Matthew coolly brushed the gun aside and fired two shots, one striking Reed under the ear and the other penetrating his left arm and passing through his body. Reed did not fall, but ran to the wo- man, who gave him another revolver, and he turned upon Eastwood and Matthew again. The officers were taken off their guard as they consid- cred Reed finished, and when he opened on them the second time they were compelled to retreat.
 Reloading their guns, Matthew and Eastwood pluckily returned to the fight, but Reed and the woman had fled to the brush. The dogs took up the trail of blood and few rods fur ther they came upon the woman, who surrendered. Reed lay dead on the ground, and, besides the bullet wounds, had slash across his throat. He probably feared that he would be taken alive, and committed suicide.- Poplar Bluff Citizen.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
A TIP-TOP TURNIP.

The INDEPENDENT was on Monday presented with a sample of the kind and size of turnips raised in Jackson county upon the farm of our friend Colonel John Henderson, by James Q Blackwood, to whom we are under obligations for this monstrosity.
 The turnip in question measures "A inches around the waist, and though one might think it hadn't much style, judging from this measurement, it is symmetrically and evenly formed Solid and compact, it weighs four pounds and ounces.
 We are informed that this turnip is o11y sample of the crop raised, that aA half bushel only averages nine. They should be placed in alcPhol or some preserving liquid and held over for the Worlds Fair.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
MISSIONARY SOCIETY SERVICES

The services Sunday night at the Methodist church were in charge of the Woman's Missionary Society of that church and consisted chiefly of music, the talk of the evening being made by Mrs. Robert Neill of Bates. vile.
 Mrs. James Hobgood made report on missionary work, which was we'll received, the tone of the address mak- ing evident her own interest and zeal in the cause of missions.
 Mrs. Neill, very free and easy speaker, who holds we'll the attention of an audience through her earnest yet conversational delivery and inter- esting line of discourse, talked upon foreign missions, impressing upon her hearers the duty of the church in this line, the great good even now accom- plished while but "playing" with mis- sions and the opportunities open, ,mak ing an earnest plea for missionaries from our own state.
 The program of music, chiefly vocal was enjoyed by those present, the ex- ercises being most favorably com mented upon by the large audience in attendance
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08

Central to Cape Girardeau, the South western Missouri & Arkansas to New port and the Choctaw via Brinkley and Little Rock.
 The Choctaw and Illinois Central are known to have very close traffic arrangement, so close in fact that it has been suggested that the Illinois Central was back of the other road. Be this suggestion as it may, there is no discounting the value of the road as outlined in the foregoing article to the two roads, whether they be in fact separate or one and the same.
 The proposition is very interest ing one that if carried through will materially change the situation and tend to greatly develop the territory on the west side of the Mississippi. There is small doubt that the next move of the Southern Missouri and Arkansas will be awaited with the keenest interest by those who do not know the inside facts of the deal and that should rumors of a Newport Hoxie combination continue to bob up, there will be many who will be- lieve that the situation is just as sug gested in this article and the plan as given.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
BROWNS RESTAURANT SOLD.

B. L. Brown, who for the past six teen months has run restaurant and lunch stand adjoining the Bank of Newport, on Monday sold his business and good will to J. w. Raby of Point Pleasant, Missouri, for $500.
 MT. Brown expects to make a trip into the mining section of North Ar kansas with view to locating, while his family will soon return on a visit to their old home at Bellaire, Ohio.
 We regret to lose MT. Brown and family but wish his successor con- tinuance of the good business, Mir. Brown has been successful in estab- fishing.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
DUEL TO DEATH.
Game Jim Matthew Kills Desperate Reed, Who Fired the Barn Near
 Corning Wednesday Night.

In fierce duel to the death Frank Reed, alias Frank Harris, was fatally shot by Deputy Sheriff Jim Matthew, of Corning, Ark, at Moark, Thurs day.
 Reed is from Illinois and is a des- perate man. It is said he was in hid ing from Illinois officers who wanted him for shooting at sheriff in that state. For some time he has been staying at the home of a Mrs. Rens- lear, of Corning, a woman of ques- tionable reputation. Some time ago Mrs. Renslear's husband sued for a divorce, and to prove that she had been untrue to her marriage VOWS, introduced "Bud" Eastwood as wit ness, who testified that he had seen her visit the apartments of a bachelor in the neighborhood at questionable hours.
 The evidence of Eastwood angered Mrs. Renslear and when she left the court room she declared that she "would get even with him."
 Wednesday night Eastwood's barn was set on fire and large amount of grain, hay, and other property was consumed. It was undoubtedly the work of an i'' .~Adiary and suspicion immediate pn Frank Reed and the Rensle han.
 A war; rn out for the
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
FOREST FIRES EXTINGUISHED.

The stockmen of Butler county are exceedingly thankful for the heavy rain that occurred early Sunday morn ing. The fierce blaze that prevailed on the range threatened to kill the pasturage this winter but merciful Providence interfered and the flames were extinguished.
 Those who went into the country yesterday report a wonderful sight. Tall cypress and cottonwood trees were burned to the very top and the blackened ruins ,were seen every where.-Poplar Bluff Sentinel.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08

s. s. Prewitt was elected alderman from the Second ward Monday night at meeting of the city council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. R. Cox, which was accepted. The vote was not unanimous, how ever. The petition, which had been generally circulated and signed by many of the best citizens of the Sec ond ward, praying for the election of T. T. Ward, editor of the Herald, was read before the council and upon nomination of Alderman Mayhan, his name was presented for election, seconded by Stewart.
 $. s. Prewitt was placed in nomina- tion by Stewart and seconded by West, both of whom voted for him on roll call, Mayhan casting his vote for Ward. Prewitt having received out of votes, was declared duly elected by the Mayor, and the recorder was instructed to notify MT. Prewitt of his election.
 Upon the acceptance of Dr. Owens resignation from the Board of Health, all but Mayhan voted yes, and in the election ensuing to fill the two vacan- cies upon that board, Drs. F. D. Willis and J. N. Jones were nominated. The latter was unanimously elected, the former with one dissenting vote, that of Mayhan.
 The report of Night Watchman Campbell, dated Oct. 31, 1901, was read and referred to the auditing committee, after which his resigna- tion was taken up and by unanimous vote accepted.
 The Marshal's report, dated Oct. 14, 1901, was read and referred to committee, and all bills approved were allowed.
 A resolution allowing the Choctaw Railroad to construct and operate a side track on the east end of Plum street, providing that the same shall not interfere with traffic on said street and upon agreement of the road to remove same after thirty days notice, was read for third time and adopted.
 Resolution to sell unto R. F. Drum mond and his heirs the west half of what is known as the Newport grave yard for a consideration of S15O was presented, but action was deferred to the next meeting.
 An ordinance defining petit larceny and intended to cover more fully the offense of driving and riding away horses of another party, was read and after suspension of rules, accorded another reading.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
THE TIME TO ADVERTISE.

The majority of successful adver- tisers are those who advertise all the time, and who consider dull times good times for progressive publicity. You may succeed by any method, but the safe rule to follow is the rule of success, and that rule says that he who advertises when others are ad- vertising gets his full share of the business, and that he who advertises when others are not advertising gets more than his full share of the business. -vNath1 0. Fowler, Jr., Boston.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
PREWITT CHOSEN COUNCILMAN.

of J. R. Cox Accepted and Council Fills Vacancy. Drs. F. D. Willis and J. N. Jones Elected to Board of Health. Resignation of Walter
 Campbell Accept
 ed. Other Pro-
 ceedings.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-11-08
IRON MOUNTAIN RIVAL.

Interesting Argument of the Conner cial Appeal that the Choctaw and Illinois Central are Backing the s. M. & A., Which Will
 Connect With Choc-
 taw at Newport.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-30
FOREST CITY.


Special 10 the Scranton Tribune
Forest City. March 2o.-A Retail
Merchants association. FOR mutual pro-
lection. has been formed in Forest
city. with the following officers: Presi-
dent, John Mcdonald; vice-prcsident.
r. Feldman; secretary, II. +. Johns:
treasurer, J. Freedman: trustees, II.
Sarafiniski. 4. j. Pentecost. NJ. Kear-
ney: auditors. +. NJ. Carpenter. Max
Heller. John Alexander. The organiz-
alton. which has membership Of
forty-seven, comprises nearly all the
business men of Forest City and Nand-
ling.
Sheriff W. J. Maxcy was a visitor in
town today.
Rev. Il. II. Walsh was taken i'll yes
tcrday hut is much better at present.
Miss clariSsa Waters was the guest
Of her cousin, Miss Florence Waters,
this week
The dam AT the pumping station Of
the Consolidated Water company was
swept away Wednesday ny the high
water in the river.
James Mckinney. of Scranton. for
merly a Forest city attorney but now
land agent for the Delaware. Laclta-
visitor in town this week.
The borough council has appropri.
atod $50 Il month for a paid policeman.
The board of trade will raise the other
half OF the necessary amount,
James White. who has been tax col
lector for the past four years, has
found 1t necessary to resign. owing to
the additional work caused by the
semi-monthly pay system.
James r. Jennings. Il former Forest
city boy. who is now electrician for the
! Davis Coal and coke company at
Thomas. w. Va, has been promoted tn
CHIEF mechanical and electrical en-
cineer for the concern, His brother,
| Fred, will leave tomorrow to accept q
position under him.
Chairman 4. Leck, who formerly re-
sided hero and about six weeks ago
| had an arm taken off at a sawmill in
| Pike county. has been discharged from
| the Port Jcrvis hospital, and Is now
| visiting Hancock friends.
| Mrs. Benjamin Maxey is visiting her
| sister in Corning. y. Y.
". NJ Joseph is in New York city.
Roger Williams, of Susquehanna, a
| student at BuCknell university and son
of the former pastor Of the Baptist
| church here. will preach in that church
at both services on Sunday.
The subject Of tho morning sermon
at the Presbyterian church on Sunday
| will be The Largest Choir the Best
| Singers and the Sweetest Song" In
the evening Rev. Mr.. liolllnshed will
| preach on The Church's Mission
| Commission and Weapons
Martin Burns, brother OF Mrs. Johr
! Shaughnessy and Robert Carr, arrived
| here from Ireland this week.
\ baby girl has arrived at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fallon.
w. A. Lott has been appointed Goa
| inspector at the Clifford breaker.
| Thomas Watts and family have re.
turned from Globe, Arizona, and viii
again make their home here.
a surprise party was given to Johr
Waters, of Delaware street. Wednes.
day night, by a number of his young
| friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-30
HONESDALE.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Honesdale, March 29.--Zcnas II. Rus
sell Is home from the Highland Milf
tary academy. at Worcester, Mass.
spending his Easter vacation.
Mrs. $. X. Dodge and daughters. Miss
Adelaide and Miss Florence. attended
the Daniels -Stratton wedding, in Haw-
ley, today.
o. z. Hadsall. of the Honesdale post
office. is confined to his home by i'll
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Weston went to
New York this morning to stay over
Sunday From there Mrs. Weston will
visit Atlantic city.
The Irving French company are be-
ing greeted by large houses at their
excellent entertainments. This ,Sat-
urday) evening they close successful
engagement at the Honesdale opera
house with the Irish drama, "O'Moore's
Courtship."
The Republican county convention
will be held at the Allen house on Mon
day. at . p. M. to elect delegates to the
state convention. Tho primaries viii
be- held this Saturday evening from
. to s o'clock.
been elected delegate TO the state
convention of the Knights of Macca-
bees, which will he held in Erie on
juno s.
The spring inspection Of Company T.,
Thirteenth regiment. will take pace In
the Honesdale armory on April :?
The rooms Of the Musical History
society were crowded to the doors last
| evening. The programme was in charge
of Miss Florence Baker Subject,
'Sousa." Freeman's orchestra. Maple
| City Mandolin club. solos and chorus
| singing furnished delightful enter
| tainment
| Messrs. Penniman aud Wilson arc
| soon 10 retire from the proprictorshir
| of the Honcsdalh Citizen. The plan,
| will pass to other owners. and scmi.
weekly paper viii he Issued Tho
change win probably take place about
May 7. Mr.. Wilson Is In ill-hcal,h, and
| he has spent very littlc time in his
| Office during tho past winter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-30
THOMPSON.
Sps isl to the Scranton Tribune.


Thompson, March 29--Winter is hold
ing Il high carnival before ii takes its
final leave OF us.
Osborn Leonard. of the Young Mems
Christian association rooms. Scran-
ton. spent Wednesday and Thursday
with his sister. Mrs. &. NJ Lewis. on
jefferson street.
our postmaster. Il. f.. Barnes. after
three or four days siege, concludes
that the grip is no joke.
Frank Crosier. while chopping wood
about the first of February. lost his
watch in the snow. A week ago the
~uow disappeared and he found the
watch none the worse for its exposure.
a coal train ran into the rear end
ot Il freight train between here and
Ararat yesterday, causing the destruc-
ton. by fire, of the caboose and one
freight car with their contents and
delaying the Saratoga about an hour at
this station. The air brakes did not
work and other things peculiar to
railroadinR We're responsible for the
episode, No one was hurt.
~ J. Monroe, of Como. is here TO run
the new creamery. and will open Mon
day next provided the milk is not all
churned by the commotion among the
farmers as TO what To do with their
milk now they have "A first class cream
cry, How is that: MANY men of
many minds
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias p. Cargill, whose
daughter. Evangeline. died last Sab
bath at the Hahnemann hospital,
greatly appreciate the many kindnesses
shown their dear girl by the managers
OF the hospital and by her fellow stu
dents while she was In training there.
And they would especially express
their thanks by US TO those who ex-
tended help and sympathy during her
sickness and contributed so gener-
ously and graciously flowers and other
tokens of esteem for her burial.
Nelson Benson, who died in Scran-
ton Wednesday OF this week, was ma
tive of Jackson. where he has two
brothers, II. NJ. and r, X. His remains
will be brought on the train To this
station tomorrow morning and con-
veyed to Jackson, where the interment
will take place.
Undertaken A. II, Crosier is in Great
Bend today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-30
DURYEA.
srccInI lo lhe scranton Tlihur.

SPECIAL 10 the Scranton Tribune
nuryea, March %, o,--Frtday afternoon
III" Lexington and New Orlran His
torl"al societies Of the High school
again claShcd for the championships.
Tho questions s"nt in by the two
camps were interesting, II is surpriS
ing to observe how greatly the pupils
have increased i'm their knowlcdga Of
history. Tho two societies have ar
ranged for n conflict every Friday ar
tcrnoon. The Judge decided in favor Of
thc Lexington. i-G.
Mrs. John Whitman Is seriously III
AT her home IN Grov" street
Mrs Harrison is suffering from an
illness uf pneumonia.
Mrs. John TilIfoit Is III at her home
on Bridge street.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. An.
! deTson is III.
rho entertainment, held by the La
dies Auxiliary. Division - Ancient
order Of IIihernians, on Thursday
evening was largely attended.
Misses May and Gertrude Arnott arc
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
! l. ErcSGc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-30
HAWLEY.


Special 10 the Scranton Tribune
Hawlev. March 2a.--Milton Rollison
Of Notch, Pike county, Pa. died at tho
home of his daughter. Mrs. Albert
Briggs. Kimbles, Pa. of dropsy, aged
64 years. The funeral was held Wed
nesday at the Kimblcs school house
lnterment in Kimbles cemetery.
Miss Julia Albrecht, of Belmont ave-
nue.. died at her home last week We'd
nesday, of consumption, aged Is years
Funeral was held at the German
church last Friday at .. y. m.
The remains of Joseph Ansley,
of Scranton, who died last sat-
urday after a lingering Illness,
was brought to Paupack. Pike
county. last Tuesday for burial. lie
was a former resident OF Hawley.
Mr.. John Gibbons died at his home
near Hawley, on Wednesday at D.
m. Funeral was held at the Catholic
church Friday. Rev. Z. G. Winters Of
ficiating Interment in Hillside ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Theodore Spangenberg and Miss
Susan Mains, Of Wilsonville, were uni
ted in marriage at Port Jervis by Rev
J. G. Forbes Monday, March s. All
who know them join in wishing them
a happy welded life.
Two of our most popular and highly
esteemed young people, Mr.. Milton
! Stratton and Miss Nellie Daniels. were
united in holy matrimony at the
Methodist Episcopal church Thursday
at high noon by Rev. J. p. SimplSins
Their many friends wish them happy
and prosperous welded life.
Mrs. w. c. Knapp started for Brook
lyn, y. Y. Friday morning, where she
will visit her sister, Mrs. a. II. Avery
The W. S. Knitting Mills company
are increa sing their output fast, and
are turning out fine line of goods
They expect when the busy season
begins to be able 10 fill their orders
promptly; the past season they have
had more orders than they could fill
which speaks we'll for their goods.
Rev. +. l.. Brooks win occupy the
pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday
morning and evening.
Ray zimmerman, who has been sick
the past two weeks, Is gaining very
slowly.
The Crescent agency have just re.
ceived the 1901 models and they are
great. II will pay all intending to pur-
chase a bicycle to call around and
see them.
Henry Nolan contemplates enlarge
ing his knitting mill as soon as the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-30
Philadelphia Grain and Produce

pliilsdclrhia, Marcel %. Wheat Firm, '.c.
higher; contract grade. March, ;siaaioc. Corn
stiohg, ic. higher M. mixed Match, asa
iSi4c. Oats Steady: 80 white Clipped, S8c.
ButtcrFin, good dcriand; fancy western
creamery, 22tac. DO. do. prints, &c: do. near.
by prints, 2@c.; exceptional lot', 23c Eggs
Firm. good demand; fresh nearby. l3'ac.; do,
western, i3iac,; do. southwestern. l3isc.; ITO.
southcrh. i3c. Cheese TQuht; y v rull creams,
fancy small, i9i,c; do. dn. do, t,ir to choice.
ioi4at2c. Refined ,ugats-t hchauI'd. Cotton
STEADY. rdlloW FirW city prime IN hhds.,
t7sc.: country do. do, hhls.. Nsai3sc.: cihc',
;'sajssc. Live poultry--i nohangcd; fowls, l1a
i1c, old roo,tcIs. 1iaaSc.: winter chickens.
tiaiGc.; spring chicken. 2ia}0c; ducks. 12i
i3r.; grc,". t1ai2r.; turkeys, l0lllc. Dressed
poultry Firm, good demand; fowls, choice,
llc; do. iar to good, lOiIoisc,; old roostcrs,
: So; roasting chickens, nearby, 1ialic.; west
cru do. l0tl2c, turkeys, western choice -
fancy, loal2c.; ducks, nearby, llal@c.: west
eir do, toiI2c.
Receipts Flour, 100 barrels, and 8,o;j,ooO H.,
in sacks; wheat 5000 bushels, corr, 5tnn
oats. 5000 shipments Wheat. f0,o00 bush
rls corn o'nO0; oats, 3S,cnD.