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Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
FEDERAL COURT
 SUSTAlNS REFEREE.

The s. F. Harrison bankrupt case from Pocahontas was before Judge Trieber Friday on the petition of the Western Tie & Timber Co.,, to expunge a claim of about $30,0O0. It had been expunged by Referee Chas. F. Cole, and Judge Trieber sustained his &C., tion unless a sum aggregating about $21, ,0o0 he paid back. s. F. Harrison was before the court. The attorneys in the case are F. H. Sullivan of St. Louis, formerly of the firm of Block & Sullivan of Paragould, H. L. Ponder of Walnut Ridge and s. M. SUuckey of Newport. The case will be taken to the United States circuit of appeals by MT. Sullivan.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
NEVER HAPPENS HERE.

A young man residing in this city recently purchased shirt which was manufactured in the east. Rolled up inside of it he found note from a young lady who had worked on it, in which she said she would be pleased to correspond with the buyer of the shirt provided he was matrimonially inclined. Of course the young man answered it on perfumed paper and used his rosiest language, stating how glad he would be to marry. In a short time he received an answer say ing in sharp language that the lady had now been married three years and had two children. Uponinvestigation to find why he was too late, it was all explained by the fact that the shirt had laid on the shelves of the local dealer for several years. He did not advertise. Poplar Bluff Republican.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
DANCE FOLLOWS DINNER.

Misses Hal and Hester Phillips en- tertained at very elegant six o'clock dinner Friday evening in honor of their guests Misses Nell and Lucy Rhodes and Misses May Dale Smith and Bessie Braden, also visiting young ladies. The others present were Misses Bessie E. l.. Watson, Susie Jones and Mae Ward
 The following young gentlemen were invited for the evening and es- corted the party to dance at the home of Col. L. Minor: Drs. R. M. Black, H. 0. Walker, G. K. Stephens, Messrs. Claude Erwin, o. D. Jones, A. F. Bailey and E. l.. Boyce.
 Among others present at the dance were Misses Lou Minor, Mary Bailey and guest Maggie Gibson, Josie Phil lips, Katie Price, Mir. and Mrs. W. A. O'Neal, Messrs. Alcorn Ferguson, w. T. Parish and Tom billiard.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
ENTERTAINED AT FLINCH.

Miss Bessie E. L. Watson entertained some twenty odd guests at progress i've finch Saturday afternoon in honor of her guests Misses May Dale Smith of Smithton and Bessie Braden of Pulaski and Misses Nell and Lucy Rhodes of Golden Lake.
 The affable and hospitable disposi- tion of the hostess makes her a charming entertainer, and the after noon at finch was very pleasantly spent and also afforded chance to meet the visiting young ladies, who have already created such favorable impressions with local society.
 Misses Braden and Smith, both of whom are talented and proficient as readers, were called upon and gave several little selections that made quIle s hit with their audience.
 Miss Watson was assisted in her duties by Mrs. Ike Stephens and Misses Hal Phillips and Susie Jones. DdiHty HOllCohhiOAoo ol iSO CAOesih ohu cake completed this delightful affair.
 The others present aside from those named, were Misses Lula Empie, Lucy Brandenburg, Hester and Josie Phil lips, Mae Ward, Lou Minor, Mabel Stayton, Mary Bailey, Noreene Kin man, Lucille Taylor, Lula Anschutz, Emma Walker, Mary Laird, Mesdames J. L. Jones, o. E. Jones, R. D. Will mans and J. E. Mann.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
INFORMAL DANCE.

An informal dance in honor of Misses Nell and Lucy Rhodes of Gold en Lake and May Dale Smith of Smithton, Bessie Braden of Pulaski, Tennessee and Laura Nunnally of Marianna, was enjoyed by small crowd Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Wm. Bailey.
 A delightful fruit punch was served by Mrs. Bailey and the music and sur roundings were such as to make the dance most enjoyable one.
 The others present were Mesdames Wm. Hooker, C.. c. Hays, M. F.. New bern, Misses Hester and Josie Phillips, Bessie E. L. Watson, Mary Laird, Hilda Bailey, Irma Hooker, Messrs Claude Erwin, Alcorn Ferguson, E. L. Boyce, Sprigg Foushee, c. D. Jones' Ralph Richardson, Tom billiard, Ar thur Bailey, Drs. II. o. Walker and G. K. Stephens.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
ADVANTA& oF
 KNOXVILLE SCH0 1A

The teachers of Arkansas who are thinking of attending summer school this summer can find no place more desirable than the Summer School of the South to be held at Knoxville. Those in charge have provided for faculty of theymost distinguished edu- cators of the country, 93 in number. The location of the school is desirable as Knoxville is one of the healthiest and most picturesquely situated cities in the South. 2.ooo from the, South attended this school last summer, and fully as large an attendance is eX- pected this year. On account of the cheap railroad rates, am sure Ar kansas will be well represented in this school this summer. b til
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
NORTH ARKANSAS
 BRIGHT PROSPECTS.
Citizen of Baxter County Tells of Wonderful Development Awaiting
 That Rich Mineral Section.

R. B. Waldron of Mountain Home, Baxter county, was in Little Rock Monday says the Gazette. Mir. Wal dron is enthusiastic over the present and prospective development of his section of the country.
 ssThe White River Railroad has just reached point opposite Buffalo, 9 he said. sOre from the rich zinc mines of several counties is being hauled to this point for shipment. Great quantities of ore are being mined, and the results from the re- duction are in every way satisfactory according to the miners.
 Baxter county is SC to see an other sort of development We have one of the best lithia water springs in the United States. It is near Glass; vile, and will be on the line of the new proposed electric railwa between Mountain Home and Cotter. which will be a station on the new White River Railroad extension. An analysis of the lithia water has shown it to be heavily charged with medicinal properties. The springs are under option, which expires June 1. | un- derstand that the property will be sold. The water is said to be better than that of Buffalo Springs, Va.
 "The electric line connecting Noun tain Home with the outside world is to be built, in the course of year or two, believe. The right of way is already being secured by the com pany. The line proposes to carry both freight and passeI gers, which, with us, will be equal to a railroad. The distance to what will be the route of the White River Railroad is about ten miles.
 "It will be year and half before the railroad reaches a point beyond Cotter, but that will make no differ ence to us, because Cotter will be our station. The delay will be caused by the construction of long tunnel through the mountains across the White river from Cotter. Work has been done on it already for nearly a year."
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
STREET WORK TO BE REQUIRED.
Council Passes Ordinance to Better Provide for Improvement of
 Streets and Alleys of Newport.

Another step has been taken toward improving the streets of this city, and a most important one, which should furnish either a force of labor or rev enue, that would insure paving of our principal thoroughfares within the next few years. Such an ordinance was introduced by Alderman Thomp- son Monday evening and after sus- pension of rules, was finally adopted by unanimous vote.
 The ordinance becomes effective upon publication and requires that all male persons between the ages of 21 and 45, residing within the corporate limits, except active members of the fire department, shall be liable and subject to four days street duty in each year, said work to be performed under the direction of the Street and Alley Committee.
 This committee must report to the council when such work becomes necessary and an order is then issued by that body directing such work through the City Marshal. All the people may not be called at the same time, matter which is left to the dis cretion of the committee. The Mar shal shall summons all persons liable to service by notice to each individual where same can be served, otherwise by posting notice at residence of per- son desired or in prominent place.
 Every individual summoned must supply himself with such tools as the Marshal may direct. He may furnish substitute or commute such labor by the payment of 75 cents for every day summoned, taking duplicate receipts therefor, one of which he shall forth with file with the Recorder. All such payments must be made in currency and are to be set aside for repairing and improving the streets.
 Any person failing to respond to call for street work or to give satisfac- tory service through disobeyance of orders or interference with others. shall be subject to fine of not less than $5 nor more than $10 before the Mayor.
 The Street and Alley Committee are to furnish the Marshal the names of all persons liable to labor. A resi- dence of 30 days within the city prior to notice for work shall subject male citizen not physically disabled from ssaoi,~ laiae,. -s-s>,ss.r1~ ,gncSt Q lOvov. sucn iduoi, to the provisions of this ordinance.
 A resolution introduced by Alder man Bailey, limiting the membership of the fire department to fifteen, was unanimously adopted.
 Several accounts were allowed and the minutes of May 19 and June read and approved, after whicL the coun- cil, which had been presided over by Recorder Mayhan in the absence of Mayor Grubbs, adjourned.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
COMPANY PASSED
 CREDITABLE INSPECTION.

Capt. Lorrane T. Richardson, of the Twenty second Infantry, accompanied by H. G. McBurney, who is assisting him in the work of inspection north of the Arkansas river, reviewed the work of Company G of the Arkansas state guard here Friday evening in the court house yard.
 A large crowd was present to wit ness the drill, and Capt. Richardson was highly pleased and generous in his compliment of the local company, whose manuel of arms and inspection were highly satisfactory, though their field maneuvering was not up to the usual standard, but the boys have had little practice in this line.
 Capt. Richardson thought Company G had the best chance thus far for the silk regiment flag, which is to be awarded the best company. An additional point in favor of our boys is their high percentage of attendance, 40 out of the A being accredited pres ent at the inspection.
 An elegant lunch was rendered the company in honor of the visiting army officer at Bracy's Cafe, being served in courses, as follows: Port wine; creamed chicken, shrimp and salmon salads, french fries; wine; cold roast beef, pickled tongue, wafered ham; ice cream and cake: Budweiser and cigars.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
HAD A GOOD TIME.


 The newly initiated Elks, J. o. Tay- Tor and Judge J. w. Phillips, returned Friday morning from Little Rock, where they were required to ride the goat in the presence of a number of friends, fact which doubtless added to the number and severity of the ordeals through which candidates had to pass.
 Col. L. Minor, Chas. Meyer, Ike Bottenstein, A. Arndt and J. G. Walk CT were also members of the Newport party, who took in the ball game in the afternoon and just for fun, rooted for the winners, Birmingham, to the chagrin of the Little Rock enthusiasts
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
GAMBLING HOUSES
 CLOSED AT CAPITAL.
Grand Jury Scolded by Judge Lea for Failure to Indict Gamblers Body Decides to Act and Summons
 Witnesses.

Little Rock, June 11.-Spectators in the Pulaski Circuit Court yesterday afternoon were treated to a genuine sensation. The grand jury appeared in court and submitted it's final report and asked to be discharged from further service. Judge R. J, Lea asked the foreman if the jury had summoned the list of witnesses furn- ished the court and jury by the anti gamblers relative to gambling in Little Rock. The foreman answered in the negative, when the court proceeded to lecture the jurors and refused to discharge them until they had ''per- formed their sworn duty.o The court concluded his lecture by saying "that if there is man on this jury who will not indict gamblers when the proof is sufficient let him stand up and I will excuse him from further service" All the members remained sitting, and when they returned to their room they decided to summon thirty-two witnesses for tomorrow and twenty five for the next day. Among those summoned are Mayor WE. Lemon and Chief of Police Frank McMahon.
 For the first time in maily years, with the exception of a few days inn mediately after the passage of the gambling law, the gambling houses of Little Rock were closed last night. In accordance with the order issued by Judge R. J. Lea yesterday afternoon the sheriff raided the houses and confscated all the tables and gambling devices. A force of deputies with several wagons started out yes terday afternoon, each place was visited and the tables and other de- vices were confiscated and hauled to a warehouse, where they will be held until the operators of the houses can show reason why they should not be deFtroyed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
INFURIATED NEGRO
 SHOOTS TWO BOYS.
Becoming fingered at Lads, He Kills One and Mortally Wounds
 Another.

Poplar Bluff, Mo-, Jnne 13. Will Avants, a colored man, shot two sons of Or. Davis at Neelyville this after noon with shotgun, killing one and mortally wounding the other. The boys shot are 10 and Is years of age, respectively. Tho boys had been worrying the negro and made him angry He went to his home, pro- cured gun and shot them.
 Sheriff Hogg arrested the negro to- night, brought him to this city . placed him in jail.
 Feeling runs high, but there is no fear of any further trouble.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
MULE DRAGGED
LADS BODY HOME,

Germania, June 11.-At noon yes terday mule which had been driven into a fiel1 on Dr. J. D. Wright's farm, near Hurricane, fifteen miles from this place, by Dr. Wright's young son, to be used in blowing, came home, dragging the lifeless body of the boy. In some manner the lads foot became entangled in the harness and it is sup posed he was thrown to the ground and then dragged to his death. Just how the accident occurred, however, is surmise.
 The boy's neck and back were broken.
 It is possible that the lad was killed while riding out to the field and that the mul6 ragged the body about for hours.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
AVENGED HIS FATHER.
'sssAtsssin s;'stssi Year Year Gid Boy Kiiis His Fathers Assailant La Kentucky
 Style Near Prescott.

Prescott, Ark, June 11.-Wednes- day morning about 10 o'clock near Emmett, about eight miles from this place, Will Sutton was instantly killed by man named Johnson, whereupon Sutton's son, aged F, took the smok- ing gun of his dead father and shot Johnson, wounding him so seriously it is thought he can not survive. Both of the antagonists were occupying the same house and fell out over trivial family affair.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
A ROLL OF HONOR BANK.

The Financier, publication of New York City, recently compiled from statements of the banks of the coun- try, roll of honor list of only 249 out of over 1000, having the largest per centage of surplus and profits in comparison with capital.
 Only three Arkansas banks are in- cluded in this roll and the Bank of Newport is one of them, showing it to be very safe institution, whose con- dition may well be a source of pride to it's officers and directors.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
CHOCTAW BUILDS DEPOT
 FOR COTTON PLANT.

Cotton Plant, June 12.-Cotton Plant will soon have new depot. A hand- some one is now being erected here by the Choctaw Railroad Company. The building will be large one of brick and will cost several thousand dollars. The depot burned here sev- eral months ago and the ticket office and telegraph office have since been located in box car.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
IGNORED WITH PRESIDENCY.

Alcorn Ferguson and s. R. Phillips have returned from Little Rock, where the latter was unanimously chosen president of the Local Fire Insurance Agents Association of this state and was also accorded special vote of thanks for an excellent report of his trip to the national association meeting.
 5. R. Phillips was elected an altern- ate to the national convention at Hartford, Connecticut in August.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
REMAINS INFERRED.

The remains of the late Henry Ward Kennedy, whose body was recovered from White river Friday, reached here Saturday night aboard the steamer "City of Idaho," and were inferred Sunday morning at Walnut Grove cemetery, the members of the little fellows Sunday school class serving as pail bearers.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
HARDWARE MEN ADJOURN.

T. B. Stewart has returned from the fourth annual convention of the Ar kansas Hardware Dealers Association, which was the most successful in the history of the organization.
 Mir. Stewart, who was the retiring second vice. president, was honored with membership upon the executive committee.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
CHOCTAW ABANDONS .m
 TWO STATIyz15,,

The stations at Wiville and nivgr- side have been abandoned by the Choctaw R. R. This new state of af- fairs began on last Saturday morning. The people of Wiville are indignant and have agreed to patronize the Iron Mountain and use McCrory for their shipping point. Come on Wiville, we will open our doors for you. -McCrory News.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
PROGRAM.
PART I.

Duet-Jolly little Players Waltz-H. Mayloth-M Misses Bertha Hirsch and Geraldine Gravett.
 Reading -Selected-Miss Margaret Willis, Searcy, Ark.
 Valse-Op. S3 Aug Durand- Miss Mary Sprigg.
 Solo-Valentina Waltz-C. w. Krog- mauer-Miss Geraldine Gravett. Reading Miss Margaret Willis. assisted Ill yrtet--W Waltz and Chorus proved quite t-Gounod- -Mesdames .Q1loiis abd Bosch, Misses Johnson and Phillips.
 PART II.
 Duct From Foreign Parts Hungary Op. 23, No. 6, Moszkowski
 (a) La Lisonjera- -Chaminade (b) etude in Alb Op. 22- Wollenhaupt- Mrs. Geo. M. Sink.
 Reading Miss Margaret Willis. Piano Quartet-Charge of the Illus sars-Op. 40, Spindler- Mrs. Sink, Misses Tillie Sprigg, Mary Sprigg and Pearl Warner.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
BUN CLUB SHOOT.

At the regular weekly shoot of the Newport gun club Thursday afternoon, the following scores were made: Wm. Mosby 22; G. R. Sexton 20; L. L. Bowen 20; w. c. Wharton IS; 0. s. Lawrence IS; Henry Owen-15; E. L. Boyce IS; Park Deaderick 12.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
LITTLE GIRL SEIZED
 BY FEROCIOUS LEOPARD.

Boyceville, Ark, June 13.-A D. year old girl named Cecil Spurlock, attending the Glasscock circus here yesterday, approached too near a cage containing a ferocious leopard and was seized by the beast. She may die from her wounds.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
HOOK SUCCEEDS CALDWELL.

Washington, June 14.-William O.. Hook of Leavenworth, Kan, has been selected to succeed Judge Cald- well, who recently resigned the cir cult judgeship of the Eighth district. Judge Hook is at present district judge.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
CLAYTON IN LINE
 FOR ROOSEVELT

Ambassador Powell Clayton has written from Mexico to the chairman of the Arkansas Republican State committee that he will work for Pres ident Roosevelt's nomination. He says he will retire to private life on O, before the time his term as ambassa- dor expires
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
ARKANSAS PLANTER KILLED.

Wynne, Ark, June IA. e. w. Scott, a well-to-do planter O. East Arkan- sas, was killed by the local freight train out of Memphis Friday morning while standing on the side track wait ing for the train for Memphis.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
CREDITABLE RECITAL.

The recital given by the music pu- pills of Miss Claire Johnson was en- joyed by fair house Thursday even ing and the different numbers were all we'll received. Miss Johnson is, Q
 tissl.ee E of of Searcy FsmaitJn F7fnstitute, who has attained very high rank as a performer upon the piano and demon strated remarkable ability as q teacher of the art in which she has become a mistress.
 The sickness of Miss Hester Phillips prevented her being present, much to the regret of those present, but the readings of Miss Margaret Willis of Searcy, which interspersed the pro gram, met with a generous appreci- ation upon the part of the audience, who find delight in listening to this young reciter's true delineations of dialect characters.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
WATKINS BOUND OVER
 AND BOND REDUCED

Will Watkins, colored, waived pre- liminary examination before Justice Guy Smith Tuesday morning and was bound over, his bond being reduced to $500.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19
BLACK ROCK FIRM SUED.

Pine Bluff, Ark, June 14.-In the Jefferson Chancery Court, William R. Moore & Co., of St. Louis, have filed suit against Shaver & Steel of Black Rock, Ark, for the sum of $486.S5. Plaintiffs ask for a writ of attachment for funds of defendant in local bank.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-19

Beautiful summer suits. Sink & Martin. 32btf
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-10-07

and No. 4 tunnels. A high grad,
of ore Is being taken also from an
eighteen inch stringer in No. or
the bed of the creek. This tunnel
is 5000 feet long, the largest work.
ing on the property.
$50 much publicity has been given
to the Tabor fraction lately that
there Is little need of calling atten.
tion to that. The Geiser. II endryx
people are opening up the Victor In
good shape. This property adjoins
both the Tabor and +. and E., and
contains u parallel vein to the mother
lode. Attention should be called to
the fact that these veins paralleling
the mother lode are showing up ex-
ceptionally we'll. In every instance
they have been found to carry good
values-not only good values but
exceptionally good values. Notable
examples are the Buckeye. owned by
Doane Il Gleason, where the rich
strike was recently made, and the
Great American.
"On the other side of the divide
In the Rock Creek Basin are the
the Adelene. the Maxwell,
Elkhorn, South Pole, Kelly
Preobstel group, Great
Republic. and the Wetsern Union.
"These properties are situated on
either the mother lode or on parallel
veins, and there Is not a single one
Df them but that has exceptional
merit. This Rock basin Is section
which has been comparatively
die until the present year. But
here IL wonderful amount of work
.oingI Ion now and the prospect Is
certainly very bright.
"To the man who Is here all the
ime these changes are not so patent,
nut to one who has been away for
lmost year, and who Is more or
ess familiar with the entire
district, they are more observable
nd will make greater impression.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-10-07
BUVING LARGELY
OF OREGON STOCKS.

Neil j. SOrensen says that very
gratifying change is taking place In
tho marketing of Eastern Oregon
Mining stocks; at least, so far az
the business transacted by his firm is
concerned, and IL Is presumed that
this Is an indication of the business
In general.
Formerly great many people
bought small blocks Of stock, few
more than 1000 shares at time.
At from five to ten cents share,
this meant an investment Of from
$50 to 800. Now. however. a
different class Of investors are becom
ing Interested, people Of more means.
who are willing to put anywhere
from one to ten thousand dollars in
u single company. He says that at
the present time he Is negotiating
moro sales involving ten thousand
shares and more, than he has ever
before handled In any six months.
Several dssls Of this magnitude have
been closed during the past week.
This 10 one Of the most encouraging
signs that has come to the attention
Of the Miner. During the past two
or three years thousands Of people
have invested small sums In the
various mining companies; but
somehow, the heavier investors have
not operated to any great extent In
this district.