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Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
FRISCO CONNECTION CERTAIN.
Westbrooke, of Jonesboro, Says the Road is Assured to an Enter
 prise Reporter.

Rumors have been ahoat in Jones' boro for six months past concerning a new line of railroad from this city to Newport, but until now nothing def mite was known about it. But the road will be built. All the surveyors outfit, including instruments, charts and tents, have arrived and the actual survey of the line will begin next week.
 The company is composed of J. s. and R. L. Stearns and w. T. Culver, of Michigan, and Ed. L. Westbrook, of this city, and the capital stock, all paid up, is $250, ,000. As soon as the survey is completed the actual work of construction will begin.
 In conversation with an Enterprise man this morning Mir. Westbrook said the road would connect at New port with the Iron Mountain and Choctaw railroads and would do a general freight and passenger busi- ness.
 The road goes through a very rich farm and timber section and will be oi incalculable benefit to the commercial interests of this city and section oi country and no doubt a very profita- ble venture.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
MERCANTILE STOCK SOLD.

The clothing and dry goods stock of J. Goldberg & Co.,, was on Thursday sold to s. Steinberg & Bro., of Clarks- vile, Tenn, who will continue in busi- ness at the same old stand. We wish the newcomers success and their share of the retail business of this thriving little town.
 MT. Goldberg is undecided whether to remain in Newport or return to his old home in Clarksville, where he will marry shortly, Miss Ida Klein, of that city. The INDEPENDENT extends con- gratulations in advance and hopes that he may continue to make New port his home. His business dealings have es ablished for him good repu- tation.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
CRUSHED BY THE CARS.

Van Buren, Feb. 17.-A few minutes after 1 o'clock this morning Claud Mitchell, the 18-year old son of Dr. T. M. Mitchell, of this city, was run down and killed by an engine in the Iron Mountain railroad yards in this city. Young Mitchell had just been employ ed as an extra caller and was learning the route in company with Night Caller Ed Lynch, when the east bound passenger train pulled out of the sta tion this morning. Both boys boarded the train to ride to the round house. As Mitchell jumped from the moving train his lantern was extinguished and he stepped across on another track, when the engine that had brought the train in from the west was backing down. Young Lynch Witnessed the accident and signaled the engine crew to stop. Mitchell's body was found under the drivers in a badly mangled condition, and he died while being taken out.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
BRINKLEY PRIMARY.

Brinkley, Feb. 15.--The primary election for the city of Brinkley, held yesterday, resulted in the nomination of the following officers:
 Hon. H. O. Strong, mayor; P. A. Gillespie, marshal; Tim Shultz, re- corder; T. J. Briskell, treasurer; w. F. Forbes and Edgar McCreight, T. H. Jackson and A. J. Vaccaro, D. H. Smith and Gus Rusher, aldermen in the First, Second and Third wards, re spectively.
 P. A. Gillespie, the nominee for mar shal, was nominated against two op- ponents, with the largest majority ever boiled for marshal in the history oi the city.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
APPEAL FOR HELP.
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To the Public-The undersigned have been appointed a committee on the part of the Little Rock Board of Trade to receive subscriptions of cash, provisions, clothing, seeds. etc., for the benefit of the citizens of north Arkansas who are suffering from the effects of the drouth. Conditions have been carefully investigated by the board of trade, and it is found that immediate relief is needed in section of country about 100 miles long and varying in width from twenty five to fifty miles. The corn crop was a failure and stock is starving, be- because many of the farmers are des- titute and without feed. We there fore solicit contributions. We shall distribute supplies and relieve the dis tress through the committees on re- lief appointed by the commercial or ganizations, which are now actively engaged in the humane work. Checks should be made payable to the board trade or to the chairman of this com mittee. Supplies will be received at the board of trade.
 John G. Fletcher, chairman; Chas. F. Penzel, Herman Kahn, E. G. Thompson, H. l.. Remmel, H. K. Coch- ran, J. T. Beal, Chas. S. Stifft, Julian Blass.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
AVALANCHE WRECKs TRAIN.

Seven men were killed and fifteen or n1ore Wore injured by an avalanche on the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad Friday morning at 9:50 o'clock, about twenty miles above Little Rock and two miles west of Little Maumelle. The caboose of d work train was caught under several huge boulders, suddenly loosened from the bluffs by the effects of moisture, and was smashed almost into kindling wood. The caboose was full of men. Four or five were killed outright and at least fifteen were seriously injured.
 Engineer Nazor did all in his power to limit the disaster, which was, of course, unavoidable, so far as he or any of the crew were concerned. The sudden descent of tons of rock and earth on the moving train could not have been escaped. He quickly re- versed his engine when he saw the avalanche coming, but no human ef- fort could have averted the accident. The engineer, fireman and conductor escaped injury.
 A special train brought the dead and injured to Little Rock, arriving here about noon, the injured being taken to St. Vincent's infirmary where they are being given every possible attention.
 The Choctaw road has been ex- tremely fortunate in the matter of wrecks, and Fridays catastrophe is the first really appalling occurrence chronicled on the line since the Choc- taw, Oklahoma and Gulf road was opened west from this city. Superin- tendent Harris and all the other off, cials of the road are doing all in their power for the comfort of the injured men, Gazette.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
DISTRICT MEETING POSTPONED

The district meeting of the Knights of Pythias, which had been set for Thursday night and advertised upon that date, was postponed to some time in April, owing to the inclemency of the weather.
 Grand Chancellor J. J. Doyne was present to deliver a lecture, but will return upon the date chosen for the deferred meeting.
 Though the program for a public lecture was abandoned, nevertheless some lodge work was accomplished in bestowing the second degree upon John Grubbs and the third upon Will Mendenhall. The members further enjoyed an elegant lunch spread, in which roast pig was by no means an inconspicuous factor.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
VALENTINE PARTY.

Miss Bertha and Master Ralph Hirsch were given a valentine party Friday afternoon by Mrs. L. Hirsch at their home on Walnut street. The company embraced a host of happy children, who were each the recipient of valentine, but the same were hid den away somewhere about the house and the search provoked all sorts of fun and amusement.
 Upon that day of hearts the decora- tions were very appropriately of this design, the dining room being very attractively arranged with large cake upon the center table, ornament ed with hearts.
 The refreshments consisted of ice-
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
NEWARK WANTS A BANK.

That Newark will soon have a bank now seems an assured fact. A gentle man by the name of Erganbright, from Bald Knob, was in the city yesterday and the day before promoting the af- fair.
 A meeting of the citizens was held Wednesday night at which $500 was subscribed. It seems almost cer- tainty now, that the enterprise will be 8 success as all the leading business men have signified their willingness to take stock in it.
 1t seems to be the general opinion that the bank will start out with a paid up capital of $15, ,oOO. Newark Journal.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21

the grand jury that it was q matter optional with the party warned, he having the right at his own option to work out his tax before working out the four days required of him by law. Under the new statute taxpayer is allowed 75 cents for each day's labor performed, as credit on his road tax, and he may also pay the overseer 75 cents a day for the time required of him by law, if he prefers to pay the money rather than work the time.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
sCHOTT ACQUIRES BUSINESS


 s. M. Adler on Saturday sold to Henry Schott his interest in their stock of general merchandise, and the firm name has thus become Henry Schott, who will continue in business at the old stand in the double store at the corner of Front and Laurel streets.
 The firm has been poplar one, and we wish it continuation of that suc- cess it has enjoyed under the partner ship.
 In disposing of his interest, we hope that Mr. Adler will not give up New port as his home, but continue with us where he has established many warm friendships.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
PUSHING THE WORK.

The Quigley Keough Track Laying Co.,, of New York, are at work, on the St. L. M. & s. E., between Harviell and Pocahontas, with a steam track laying apparatus. The machinery is a very simple affair but it is a most pro- nounced success over the old way of track laying by hand. The ties are laid ahead in regular order and then the rails are placed upon them.
 The machine not only lays the ties and rails but also gauges and nails the rail to the track. It is a wonderful invention and has only been in use a few months.
 Notwithstanding the fact that they are laying the track with this ma chine they are much in need of more men.
 MT. McInerney, the superintendent, says the road will be finished to Poca- hontas in much less time than was at first anticipated, and in less than 30 days trains will be running through from the Cape to Pocahontas. Poplar Bluff Sentinel.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
POSTOFFICE BURNED.

lack Rock, Feb. IS. The building occupied by the Black Rock postofice was destroyed by fire last night. Nothing saved; cause of fire unknown. Loss to Postmaster Losman, in cabinet fixtures and valuables, $500; no in- surance. The building was owned by Dr. N. R. Townsend; loss, $1, 500; in- sured for $1, 1000. The fine law library of Attorney J. H. Townsend was in the building and was valued at $1 200; insured for $500.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
MURDERED FOR HER MONEY.


 Van Buren, Feb. 13. Last might early negro knocked at the door of Mrs. Hannah Ward, a widow, living alone in this city The negro was not ad- mitted. Mrs. Ward tried to alarm the neighborhood. Upon the door being forced Mrs. Ward was found uncon- scious in bed. At o'clock this morn ing she died without having regained consciousness. Upon searching the house $4, ,495 was found secreted in a bundle of rags. She also had to her credit about $1 200 in one.of the banks, besides owning large landed interests in this county. She lived alone and her surroundings were the squalor of a miser.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
MAY BE POWERS MURDERERS.

Van Buren, Feb 1.-Two alleged Pinkerton detectives arrived here this morning with two prisoners charged with the Clarksville bank robbery and murder of Sheriff Powers. The de- tectives brought the prisoners here for safe keeping, as evidence against them is said to be such as to cause their lynching if taken to Clarksville. The detectives refuse to give either their names or that of the prisoners, for fear it would foil their apprehend- ing the other robbers. One of the prisoners was recognized here as Tom Hudson, formerly a citizen of Johnson county. Great excitement prevails here as it is thought other alleged robbers will be brought here during the next twenty -four hours. The prisoners are separated and not al- lowed to converse with each other, and are heavily chained to the cell doors.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
ROAD TAX RULING.

A question came before the grand jury at the present term of court in NParagould, in regard to road working, which was referred to Judge Taylor for his opinion. The judge promptly ruled on the point, and this ruling settles a mooted question that has annoyed the people and the road .overseers of Greene county no little. Under the late act of the legislature Greene county voted road tax at the last election, but this does not relieve persons subject to road duty. The question was whether person who is warned to work the road is compelled to work the four days required by law before being allowed to work out his road tax. Judge Taylor instructed
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
NEED IMMEDIATE HELP.
Nearly Thousand Destitute in One
 District Alone.


 Ash Flat, Feb. 12.- The people of Ash Flat district in Sharp county, Ar kansas, met February for the pur- pose of doing something if possible for the relief of destitute and suffering families in this portion of the drouth- stricken district. We find so many in need that we despair of getting lo- cal help sufficient to relieve their suf- fering. The number of people in this district that are now destitute is 750 or more. Most of them are in imme diate want, and must have help at once. We believe if the people in more favored districts knew of the conditions of this people they would contribute something for their relief We have elected three good and re- sponsible men of this place as com mittee to recieve contributions and to distribute same among those that must have help. The names of this commit tee are w. D. Brawley, R. E. Semple and L. D. Phillips.
 Shipping point, Hardy, Ark.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21

cream and cake and were dispensed by Misses Hilda Bailey, Carrie Stew ems and Jennie Mcclure in their usual graceful manner.
 Dancing and cake walking were in dulged in, as were many other amuse- ments and the little ones were able to say goodbye and most truthfully as sert that never had an afternoon been more enjoyed.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
RAILROAD RUMBLINGS.

The Choctaw is believed to be be- hind the Denver, Kansas City & At lantic, which has just been chartered at Guthrie, Okla, with $15,000, 900 capital to build 1 ,426 miles of road.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
CENTRAL COMMITTEE TO MEET.
Chairman Remmel Issues Call For Meeting of State Central Com mittee. Recommendations To Be Made as to Distri-
 button of Federal
 Patronage.

March will be the day on which Arkansas Republicans, big and little, will gather in Little Rock. On that day the Republican state central com mittee will convene, in accordance with the following call:
 Little Rock, Ark, Feb. IA, 1902.
 1.-The members of the Republican state central committee of this state are requested to meet in Little Rock Thursday, March 6, 1902, at 3 p. m., at the Lincoln Club rooms, in the Mason ic Temple. Business of importance is to be transacted. Every member is urged to be present in person, and not by proxy. H. l.. Remmel,
 Chairman.
 INV. s. Holt, Secretary
 Among the local Republican politi- clans, as we'll as those of Little Rock, the opinion has been advanced that Hon. Fl. .Remmel will step down and out, t,though, that gentleman has never made any public acknowledgement to this effect. Colonel F. w. Tucker, of Glover Bend, has received much fa- vorable comment and endorsement as his successor, and the probabilities are that he will be endorsed by the state committee for the collectorship of internal revenue.
 There is one retirement, at least, a certainty, that of Henry M. Cooper, at present marshal of the Eastern dis trict of Arkansas. The machine es- tablished under the administration of Mckinley, is gradually suffering dis memberment, and the federal patron age of Arkansas turned over to the "insurgentsn who made the fight against the Clayton Remmel powers.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21
MRS. THOMAS NANCE.

Mrs. Thomas Nance, the widow of the late Thomas Nance, died at her home in Tuckerman on Friday, Feb. 14th, from pneumonia.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21

Two corps of surveyors are at work now cross -sectioning on the St. Louis and North Arkansas railway extension southeast from here, one working from St. Joe in this direction, and one working southward from Buffalo. Harrison Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21

As a result of it's purchase by George Gould, the immense warehouse of the St. Louis Cotton Compress Company, at Main and Carroll streets, St. Louis, will be demolished. The building cov- CTS three city blocks, with frontage of 800 feet and width of 300 feet. Work of raging the structure will be-
 gin as soon as the company installs it's new plant on the east side of the river. The site together with two other city blocks to the north of it will be converted into railroad yards.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-02-21

The Jonesboro, Newport & Western railroad is to be incorporated soon and the survey commenced Monday The company is composed of J. S. and R. l.. Stearns and w. T. Culver, of Michigan, and Ed l.. Westbrooke, of Arkansas, and the capital stock, all paid up, is $250, 1000. As soon as the survey is completed the actual work of construction will begin. n.Arkansas Democrat.
 The senate passed the house bill granting right of way through Okla homa and the Indian Territory to the Enid & Anadarko railroad company The bill was amended to include a general right of way to all railroads desiring it. The measure as amended, is of great importance to the two ter ritories, as the St Louis and San Fran cisco and Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf railroads are understood to contem- plate extensive building there in the near future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-29
HAS MARROW ESCAPE.
II, c. Hanson, Northwestern Car Re-
pairer, Struck b. Engine.

n. e. Hanson, q Northwestern Car Re-
pairer, Struck b. Engine.
n. C.. Hanson, Of II West Nevada
street, had as close call from death as
he ever will and escape, Tuesday even
ing when the Portland special pulled
into the city from the east. Mr.. Han
son was making eastward on the sta
ton platform in order to begin at the
rear Of the train and inspect the boxes
OF each coach. and did not notice en-
CINE No. 315 that was pulling No. 1872
q fast freight east. The freight en-
CINE had uncoupled from the train at
the west end Of the platform. and was
making its way east to the water crane
as the fast passenger was pulling In.
The freight engine struck Mr.. Hanson
and he was rolled in front OF the pilot
for half car length. one foot being
pinned under the front of the pilot
How he managed to extricate himself
he does, not know, but he did SO, and
threw himself out from in front of the
freight engine and between the tracks
just as the fast train came in. He could
not have missed being struck by the
passenger engine by rnore than a few
inches. after his miraculous escape
from the other danger. Barring slight
bruise on the leg the man was unin-
jured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-29
NEW THRU TRAINS.
Iowa Central Purchases Handsome
New Equipment for New ST. Paul

Iowa Central Purchases Handsome
New Equipment for New ST. Paul
st. Louis Fast Train.
The new thru trains to be placed be-
tween st. Paul and Minneapolis and
st. Louis, and which will run over the
lines Of the Minneapolis & st. Louis,
Iowa Central and Wabash railroads,
beginning Sunday, Nov. 2, will be as
handsome as any trains that will leave
the twin cities. They will be called the
st. Louis-St. Paul limited, and the
south-bound will be known as No. 90
and the north-bound No. 10. The
schedule, as published, shows but two
stops on the Iowa Central between AL
bert Lea and Albia-Marshallto and
OskalOOsa.
One train is scheduled to leave ST.
Louis at 2:10 p. M, arriving in this city
at a. M, and leaving five minutes
later, reaching Minneapolis at sos a.
nj. and st. Paul at $40. Going south
it leaves st. Paul at 7:10 p. m. and
Minneapolis at 7:40, arrives in this city
at 1855 a. m. and leaves five minutes
later. reaching st. Louis at D. M the
following day.
For the new trains the Iowa Central
has purchased, at cost of about So
600 each. two day coaches and two
chair cars. The day coaches arrived in
this city Tuesday night and the others
are expected to be here this evening.
The cars are of standard length, sixty
feet, and We're built by the Pullman
company They are modern and up-to-
date In every respect, being vestibuled
and handsomely finished. The exterior
is done in bottle green and gold. while
the interior Is finished in golden oak,
inlaid with ornamental woods. The
ceilings are finished IN green and gold.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-29
GIVE THEM CLOSE RUB.
Local BowIers Give "Big Three" Team
Run for THAR Money!.

Local 6owlers Give pig Three" Team
Run for Their Money.
The big Three" bowling team. COM
posed of w. v. Thompson, champion of
Illinois during 1901; Fred Strong, the
national champion, and Fred Worden.
the present sucker state champion,
came the nearest Tuesday night on the
Clifford Owings alleys, to meeting de-
feat, than they have at any time dur
ing the months western tour. that they
are now completing. The Marshall
town team, composed of Il. +. Northup,
Ray Feree and Lee Williams. won two
out of three in each series, or four
out of the six games played. Three
games constituted SERIES The locals
won by eight pins in the first series, and
while winning two of the three of the
last series, lost by forty seven. or by
a total of thirty nine pins on the entire
series.
A large audience was present at the
games and the greatest enthusiasm i'm
aginable was displayed. A large num-
Der Of out-of-town bowlers were pres
ent. County Clerk Tom C. Meader, of
Eldora, umpired the contest.
After the games Manager Thompson.
OF the Big Three" team, announced
to the spectators that the scores made
by the local team were the closest OF
any made against them at any time
during the trip, and the largest number
the Marshalltown team. Marshalltown
made total Of 155 pins more than the
Champion Of Boone did against the Wis
4 m nm IA nj ~~H~A
up came within four pins Of equaling
the score OF ex-Champion Thompson
In the first series the "Big Three's"
scores were as follows: Worden, 1854,
142, 17s. total OF 4s5; worden's PA
40. 176. q total Of $50; and Strong's
204. 159. III. q total OF 5s4. Team total.
1859.
Marshalltown's score in the first Sc
RES was: Northup. 1872, 1856 and 1871:
total, obs; Williams. 163, 1853 and l7S:
total, 1913; Ferree. 156, It's and 100; to-
tai. 521. Team total, 1877.
The second series resulted as fol-
lows: 80
..Rig Three's;sfs vorden. 1ss, 17s and
1e3: total. 53s. Thompson, 1853, 1874 and
100; total, 652; Strong, 165. $50 and
1872: total.537. Team total. 1923.
Marshalltown- Northup. 2os. 1873 and
1874; total. $40: Williams, 149, 1876 and
165; total, sos; Ferree. 1S7. 40 and
10; total, 527. Team total, 1876.
The grand total of the six games
gave the Big Three" a score OF 1882:
Marshalltown. 1853.
After the games Colonel and Mrs. T.
d. McElroy entertained the two teams
and Messrs. F. III. Clifford and Scott T.
Owings at banquet served at their
home. The visiting team left early this
morning for Dubuque, where they play
the final game of their tour with the
Dubuque team tonight.