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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
TUNNELED INTO BANK.
Robbers Secure $500 from the Vault
of II Savings Institution
at MuskeEOn.

Muskegon, Mich, Feb. 11.-Between
Saturday night and Monday morning
robbers tunneled under the MuslSe-
gon savings bank until they reached
the vault. They bored hole through
it's thick cement floor large enough
for a boy or small man to pass
through. AS only 1929 in bills and old
silver coin is missing, it is thought
the thieves were frightened away be-
fore they could penetrate the steel
doors of the inner vault, where
larger sums were stored, although a
thorough examination of the safe de-
posit boxes in the vault is being
made.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
Once Noted Character Kn1ed.

Topeka, Kan. Feb. 11.-Joseph A.
Douglas was killed Sunday night It his
home in Lyndon by falling from a load
of corn. Mr., Douglas was the witness
in the historical Armstrong murder
trial in Illinois, when William Arm
strong was cleared by Abraham Lin
coin. Douglas swore at the trial that
he saw young Armstrong strike the
fatal blow, saying that the moon was
very bright at the time, Mr.. Lincoln
then produced an old almanac as his
only witness, by which he proved that
there was no moon on the night in
question.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14

Altoona, Pa, Feb. 11.-Monday was
the banner pay day in the history of
the Pennsylvania railroad shops in Al
toona. Its employees on Monday re-
ceived $53O,OOO in payment for work
done in January. Every department
in the local shops is taxed to it's ut
most getting out new and repair work
and men have been working consider
able overtime.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
The Record proken.

New York, Feb. 1O.-The steamship
Philadelphia, on it's last trip west, ex-
changed wireless telegraph messages
with England until $50 miles from
land, breaking the record for long
distance transmission. The Umbria
and Lucania also held wireless talk
at sea.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
sympathy of the Emperor.

Berlin, Feb. ia dispatch announc-
ing the gravity of the condition of
the son of President Roosevelt was
communicated to Prince Henry Mon
day afternoon, and was communicated
by the prince to the emperor. Deep
sympathy was manifested at the
schloss for President Roosevelt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
Galveston bankrupt.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 1O.-The city
of Galveston has defaulted on in
terest payments of it's bonded indebt-
edness of $3,0OO,O0o, virtually ac-
knowledging bankruptcy. This con-
dition is the result of the flood and
other misfortunes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
schIey Back 4. wa.hington,

Washington, Feb. 10.-Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Schley arrived in Washing.
ton Saturday morning from their
western and southern trip, and went
at once to their apartments in the
Richmond. The severe cold from
which the admiral has been suffering
has greatly improved.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14

Washington, Feb. 10.-Secretary of
the Navy Long is to retire from the
cabinet as soon as the Schley case
has been decided. Gov. Lowndes, Of
Maryland, and Gov. Allen, of Porto
Rico, are mentioned as available for
the position.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14

Dubuque, Ia, Feb. 11.-Dr. kegler, u
prominent doctor, who established the
cancer sanitarium at this place, ok
pired Monday after a chase of block
for street car. Death was due to
heart failure, of Which he had been
previously troubled.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14

Spokane, Wash, Feb. IL. = Seven
years in the penitentiary at Walla
Walla was the sentence imposed upon
Attorney w. A. Lewis Monday, convict
ed of stealing more than thousand
dollars from Mrs. Nettie Bauer Platt,
one of his clients.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
woman sunragists to Meet.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The interna-
tional woman's suffrage congress will
be called to order in this city Wednes-
day and will remain in session about a
week. -.....
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14

Panama, Feb. 10.--An accident in
the Church of Horencitos, in Chiriqui,
resulted in the death of 10 persons
and the severe wounding of 80
others.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
Died at the Age of 100.

Portland, Ore, Feb. 11.-Mrs. Nancy
Jane Roberts is dead at her home near
this city, aged 109 years. She came to
Oregon from Missouri in 1852.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
Bodies Found.

After short fight the firemen got
the flames under control and, assist
ed by the police, made a search of
the ruins. The first body found was
that of John C. Lueders. who was
killed by jumping from the third
story. His head was crushed in.
The body of Lueders and those of
the others found later We're taken
to the morgue. where friends and
relatives later identified them. Sarah
Harris was found on the first floor
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
STREET PAVING SUGGESTED.

The gravel on'Front street, between Main and Elm, which has been down for several months. is standing the wet season so well, for it is in fine condi- tion, that it has brought up the issue of street improvement. With city scrip selling at 50 cents on the dollar, the municipality is evidently not in a position to undertake any such ex- pense without the help of the property owners.
 It has been suggested by friend of the INDEPENDENT that the council undertake this work, appropriating in scrip the face value of the improve ments, the property owners to make good the discount on that paper. In other words the city to pay one-half and the property holders the other half. For the excavation work and graveling of block, the estima- ted cost is $350, which would make the expense very light upon the prop erty holder, unless he had long frontage.
 This subject will be taken up later by the Commercial League and is only advanced here by suggestion that the people may inform themselves upon the subject. An interchange of ideas is always a good thing and leads often to good solutions of knotty robiems
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
BURGLARS APPREHENDED.
Walter Cole Alias Walter Evans Under Arrest in Memphis for Burglary of Stores of Mosby and Redman
 Sunday Night.

Walter Cole, negro, is under arrest in Memphis, thought to be implicated in the burglary of the stores of Wm. Mosby and George Redman Sunday night. Constable R. M. Laird left for that city Monday night and the next morning telegraphed Wm. Mosby to come and identify the property foun if it be his, and he accordingly left on the noon train Tuesday to go by way of Hoxie. From investigation made here. it is believed that the negro ar rested, who gives his name as Walter Cole is Walter Evans.
 Tho transom, oyer the back door of the drug store of George Redman was broken Sunday night and entrance to the store effected by an unknown man or perhaps parties. MT. Redman has been in the habit of keeping money in one of the prescription case drawers and $25 from this source was secured, showing that the burglar had exact information or knowledge of this de- posit. A box of cigars was also taken by the intruder from the drug de- partment.
 On William Mosby's side, the follow ing articles were next morning found to be missing: several repair rings, a number of chains, two watches, one pair of opera glasses, and Smith x Wesson revolver, in all from $25 to S30 worth of goods.
 The losers by this robbery believe that there were several in the party. The breaking of glass was heard by occupants of the next building, but they were not alarmed. s. s. Prewitt passed the store about twelve o'clock that night and the light which is left burning, had then been turned down very low and the burglary had at that time evidently been committed.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
INSTITUTE BURNED.

Searcy, Feb. 25.-The old Sulphur Springs Hotel, occupied by the Speers- Langford Institute, was burned this morning at one o'clock. It was owned by the Arkansas Building & Loan Association, of Little Rock. The loss is $5, ,oO0, insurance 5000 in the Scot tish Union Insurance Go. The insti- tute rented the Huff building, former ly a Methodist church, and the school will be conducted in that building without interruption, the students be- ing boarded at private homes in the town.
 Just where the fire originated is un- known, but it was somewhere in the north end of the building, upstairs and had made considerable headway be- fore it was discovered. Nearly every thing was saved from the boys rooms, but most of the furniture was lost.
 Jean Hirsh has written home that all his belongings were saved and that school will continue as before this un- fortunate accident.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
WHITE WANTS SURE THING.

Relative to letter appearing in the News of last night, signed M. R. White. The records of the Newport Oil Prospecting Co.,, do not. show that M. R. White is the subscriber for any stock in that company and in view of this fact, with apologies to Bret Harte and for the benefit of MT. White, I wish to remark, and my language is plain, till you are dealt hand just keep out of the game.
 If, however, aM. R. White" is simp- ly a nom de plume, and the writer of the letter has invested in the 'shonor- able and upright hole," we respect fully advise that M. R., in the future invest his money in Government bonds or bet it on Jeff Davis, Che can't lose either way as from the tenor of his letter we infer that he is a sure thing player and his eloquent vail is the result of getting against g propo- sition where he is forced to take a chance. In conclusion we desire to say that the books of the company are open to the inspection of any sub scriber for stock, and to assure all subscribers that we are getting all we are paying for-a hole.
 TOM J. GREGG.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
NEW BUSINESS FRONTS.

Extensive improvements have been commenced by Contractor w. R. Stewart in the construction of new fronts for most of the Hurley property on Front Street. Both the Bank of Newport and w. w. Dutton have mod ern fronts and now the remaining business houses owned by Capt. C.. w. Hurley, those occupied by the Blue Front, Western Union, w. R.. O'Neal, Riley Mayhan and G. w. Sex ton are to be reconstructed with iron pillars and attractive fronts put in. The estimated cost of the improve ments is $1,OOO and will greatly inn prove the looks of Front street.
 The old wooden sheds which have been up for nineteen years were torn away Wednesday and will not be re- placed by any woodwork. The indi- vidual merchants will provide them selves with canvas awnings.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

W. F. Chitty, Auvergne and Mary V. Smith, Auvergne.
 Louis Sherrell, Tuckerman and Lucy Prysock, Tuckerman.
 w. J. Muslin, Tupelo and Theodore Crabtree, Tupelo.
 E. D. Dixon, Layton and Ida O.. Huckabee, Layton.
 J. s. Dunavan, Kenyon and Matilda E. Posten, Kenyon.
 Sam Ridley, Tuckerman and Pearl Sullivan, Tuckerman.
 William w. Watkins, Newport and Minnie McCauley, Newport.
 Jaher Edwards, Newport and Ida Crabtree, Newport.
 F. H. Heinrich, Newport and Ma mic w. Gillian, Newport.
 E. w. Climber, Hale and Ellen Johnson, Layton.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
CANDIDATES APPOINTMENTS.

Notice is hereby given that the can- !didates for the various offices of Jack son county, who are subject to the Democratic primary election to be held March 29, 1902, will speak at the several voting precincts of said county on the dates set out below wit:
 Swifton, Glass township, Saturday, March s, 1902.
 Denmark, Barren township, Mon day, March 10, 1902.
 Grand Glaize. Glaize township, Tues day, March II, 1902.
 Hickory Grove, Jefferson township, Wednesday, March, 12, 1902.
 Elgin, Bird township, Thursday, March B, 1902.
 Centerville, Bird township, Frid ay, March IA, 1902.
 Tuckerman, Bird township, Satur- day, March 15, 1902.
 Barn's Mill, Village township, Mon- day, March 17, 1902.
 Grubbs, Grubbs township, Tuesday, March IS, 1902
 Martins Old Residence, Richwoods township, Wednesday, March 19, 1902.
 Eight Mile, Cow Lake township, Thursday, March 20, 1902.
 Burton's Chapel, Cache to wnship, Friday, March 21, 1902.
 Tupelo, Breckenridge township, Saturday, March 22, 1902.
 Weldon, Breckenridge township, Monday, Mcrch 24, 1902.
 Auvergne, Breckenridge township, Tuesday, March 25, 1902.
 Martins School House, Cache, town ship, Wednesday, March 26, 1902.
 Jacksonport, Jefferson township, Thursday, March 27, 1902.
 Newport, Union township, Friday March 2s. 1902.
 The speaking will begin at 10 o'clock a. m. All voters are respectfully so- licited to be present, and all candi- dates who desire are invited to par ticipate.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
CARLOAD OF SUPPLIES.

Little Rock, Feb. 21, The Little Rock Board of Trade last night started car load of supplies to the drouth sufferers of North Arkansas, and will send more as rapidly as it can be got ten together. Committees are active ly at work among the merchants, who are responding literally in cash or supplies. Yesterday over $500 was donated to the Board of trade fund. In addition, the Arkansas Democrat collected nearly $10O. Senator James K. Jones contributed $50. The Wood men of the World fund now amounts to $312.65, and the Governor has re- ceived fund from all sources of S5, : 400. And the good work goes on.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
RECTOR'S VALUABLE PATENT.

Alcorn Rector, son of Hon. and Mrs. E. w. Rector, has at last overcome the only difficulty which has stood in the way of his patented lamps. Tha , was the lighting, which required sew eral minutes to get the generation of gas started so that the lamp would give it's full light. He has been work ing for three years to overcome this, and the following dispatch to his mother, received this morning, an- nounces that he has at last overcome this:
 New York, Feb 20 Mrs. E. w. Rector, Hot Springs, Ark At last have accomplished an instant lighter; refused twelve thousand cash. Large royalty, employment three years as inventor at $50 week.
 Alcorn Rector.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21

now at Newport making necessary ar engagements to commence work on the road in two or three days. Stone County Democrat.
 What started this report is beyond our knowledge, but the hill editor in writing probably allowed his wishes to conceive his thoughts.
 The workmen, under the supervision of E. M. Reeser, for the Phoenix Bridge Co.,, of Phoenix, Penn., who have been making this city their head quarters for sometime while putting up bridges for the St. L., M. X S., left this morning for Pocahontas, Ark, where they will erect several bridges for the same company. Poplar Bluff Sentinel.
 The St. l.. & S. E. have finished their road from Pocahontas to Current river, and have now commenced working from Poplar Bluff towar Pocahontas, and hope to have the road completed in thirty five days. A large force of workmen have been put to work i'll an endeavor to complete the road as rapidly as possible.
 The Newport Commercial League is working for a new Iron Mountain de- pot and the establishment of a division point there. e.-Arkansas Democrat
 No city on the line has more press ing need for new depot, nor can offer as many inducements for the To- cation of the division point.
 The Missouri Pacific surveyors this week moved their camp to the mouth of Crooked creek and are working up that valley towards Melville. They have completed several preliminary surveys through the southeast corner of Marion county Harrison Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21

prevent it's spread, and now it seems that two other cases have developed, Mrs. Casteel, living at the section house, and a young man boarding there, have well developed cases. Drs. Lawrence and Case, members of the board of health, visited them We'd nesday to investigate the matter, and will take steps to prevent it's spread ing. Another case is reported as ex- isting near Convenience, in this coun- ty. -Batesville Guard.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
GOVERNOR TAKES A HAND.

Governor Davis on Monday issued a proclamation declaring that "a small pox epidemic dangerous to the public health and public nuisance, exists in portions of Independence county" and declaring that steps be taken by the health authorities to abate it. The following county board of health was appointed: Dr. w. B. Lawrence, Dr. J. H. Kennerly, w. H. Dennison and J. S. Handford.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
CANDIDATES ESCAPE DROWNING

Hot Springs, Feb. 24 Circuit Judge Duffie, Prosecuting Attorney Martin and Judge A. F. Curl, candidate for representative, all came near losing their lives today. They were billed for a speaking south of the Ouachita river. When they reached the river on their journey they found it out of the banks and raging madly Not dis concerted, they made an effort to cross on the ferryboat. When midstream was reached the ferry guide broke and the boat began to sink. They took refuge in a small skiff, and after an exciting scene reached the shore.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
RAILROAD RUMBLINGS.
WANT FURTHER RIGHT OF WAY.

WANT FURTHER RIGHT OF WAY.
 The following letter from the chief engineer of the St. l.. X N. A., to citi- zens of Marshall seems to indicate that some doubt still exists as to the policy of the line in it's construction beyond Harrison:
 "The citizens along the line south east of here, indicated disposition to skin us on right of way and high prices of steel and difficulty in secur- ing it had driven our people out of the notion of building beyond the north line of Searcy county, and they were figuring on stopping with the end of the track on Clear creek, mak- ing that the end of division and building up town that would reim- purse them the cost of right of way. After figuring the matter over and further consultation, they finally con- cluded to build to Buffalo, as it would be necessary to control the business north of the Boston mountains, and giving an hundred miles of line from Seligman, which would be an econom- ical distance for an operating division of the road. After further consulta- tion, the friends of the line, having the idea of extending to Wiley's Cove, prevailed upon the others to extend to Wiley's Cove, provided the right of way and depot grounds from Buffalo to Leslie were secured free of cost to the company
 The rumor which has been in circu- lation for some time relative to the building of railroad from Jonesboro to Newport, has been revived. This time it seems to be more than rumor The company who propose to build the road are Michigan men except one, and that one is our fellow towns man, Ed l.. Westbrooke, who reports that the stock, $250, ,O00, is all paid up and that the surveyors outfits have ar rived. The road, if built will be another feather in Jonesboro's cap. The surveyors began work on the per manent survey Tuesday -Jonesboro Times.
 Major Shellenberger, chief engineer of the Morning Star survey, in com pany with the officials of the road, is
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
MARIANNA MURDER MYSTERY.
strychnine in Whisky Given Husband by Mrs. Robert Wooten, From Effects of Which He Never
 Awoke.

Marianna, Feb. 24. Mrs. Robert Wooten has been brought here to await the result of investigation of the death of her husband, who died week ago under circumstances that lead to suspicion that poison was taken by him.
 She was brought here yesterday from the home of the family, near the Phillips county line.
 She and Wooten had been married only five weeks.
 It is charged that strychnine, mixed with whisky is the agency which oper- ated to remove the husband.
 Mrs, Wooten was until five weeks ago widow, Mrs. Webb, and lived in Phillips county. Both she and Wooten were of good families, and both had some property. After their marriage they lived at the Wooten place, in Lee county.
 A week ago MT. and Mrs. Wooten had a misunderstanding, supposed to have been concerning some property which one of the parties wanted to raise some money on.
 The husband went into an adjoining room to sleep. Before retiring he took a drink of whisky which he kept in the room. Then he lay down. He never awoke. He was found dead in bed next morning.
 The neighborhoodis is sparsely settled and the death occasioned little gossip. The dead man was buried on the fol- lowing day.
 William Wooten, deputy sheriff of Shelby county, Miss, a brother of the deceased, was appraised of the death, and went to the scene, where he made an Investigation of the circumstances. Yesterday he went to Helena, accom- panied by Deputy Sheriff Blair, of Lee county. They had with them the whisky bottle from which, as they be- lieved, Wooten had taken his last drink. The contents of the bottle were given to R. B. King, a chemist, for analysis, and he declared that the liquor was very strongly charged with strychnine.
 The officers returned to Lee county and Mrs. Wooten was taken to Mari anna, the county seat. She was ar rested on warrant.
 She was last evening released on $3,000 bond, to await the action of the grand jury, which will meet on We'd nesday to take up the case.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
REV. R. G. BRITAIN.

Beebe, Feb 25.-Rev. R. G. Brit tain died here yesterday after a finger ing illness. Deceased was born in Bun- combe county, N. O., in 1926. He at- tended Washington College, near Jonesboro, Tenn, until he was 21 years old, when he went as a volunteer in the Mexican war. He has been a Methodist itinerate for more than fifty years.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
SMALLPOX NEAR BATEsvILLE.

Some three or four weeks ago the report was received here that a case of smallpox existed about six miles from here on the Cushman road, Miss Minnie Grooms being the victim No particular precautions were taken to
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21

Major Shellenberger, chief engineer of the Morning Star survey, in com pany with the officials of the road, is
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-26
4 Pretty ncdroom.

Pink ana white bedrooms are ALWAYS
charming. \ paper having an ivory
ground. with decoration of PINK
chrysanthomums. is suitable for O large
room. but the American Beauty deco
ration Is a bit newer. and il narmo-
Mics well with dark rcd. Let the pa
per run 10 the picture moldlng and tint
the ceiling white.
Cover the floor with q dark red filling
and place Hokhara RUGS before The
dressing case and hy the bed. An -.
fective way 90 furnish bedroom
where yellow is 90 dominate IS to place
yellow paper CD the wall aud cover the
floor With green leaim with an over.
thread n ycllowish brown. Jpholster
the furniture. or. better still. make slip
covers for il OF cretounc with AN ivory
ground well covered with yellow flow
ers and green foliage. Use drapcrios of
the same fabric lined with muslin So
that they VIII not fade and provide
muslin sash curtains