davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Baptist Sunday School Work.

The Sunday School board of the Baptist state convention held a meeting in Fort Smith last week. Those present were: Rev. H. Beau champ of Little Rock, Rev. Finney of Van Buren, Rev. Denham of Fayetteville, and T. c. Price, Dr. O'Kelley, John Ayers, J. W. Meek, k. A. Clarkson and Rev. Gibson of Fort Smith. The work for the coming year was planned, and it was decided to push it into every corner of the state. There was some talk of a chapel car, out that matter was deferred for future con- sideration. The report of the treasurer shows that last year about $3,000 was raised for the work, and the indications are that more will be raised this year Several colpor- teur cars are maintained in various portions of the state, and it is the intention to put a number more in service in the near future.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
BRIEF MENTION.

Will Wood, a young farmer, re- siding near Rogers, attempted sui eide by cutting his throat with a razor.
 Owing to the extreme dry wealth CT this fall, forest fires in different parts of the state have destroyed a great deal of valuable timber.
 At a meeting of the Arkansas worlds fair commission held in St. Louis last week, the Arkansas build ing was accepted from the contract ors.
 J. B. Morley, an Iron Mountain machinist, was frightfully scalded at a small station near Little Rock by the bursting of feed pipe while repairing an engine.
 Henry Compton died at Hot Springs from pistol shot wound inflicted by Hugh Wood, who was held to the grand jury on the charge of unjustifable homicide.
 The comptroller of the currency has approved the organization of the National bank of Fl Dorado, with a capital stock of $25,000. B.. W. Reeves is president.
 Rev. James Thomas has increas- ed the membership of the NJ. E. Church, South, at Texarkana from AZ to 27G in a year, and has raised $18,O00 to pay on the new $30,O00 church.
 John Wilson, a negro policeman of Pine Bluff, shot and probably fatally wounded John Bradley. The shooting occurred at the home of negress, and Bradley was resist ing arrest.
 The St. Louis and North Ar kansas railroad station at Berry vile, with entire contents, was re- gently destroyed by fire. The sta ton was built and donated to the railroad company by citizens two years ago.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Holds That Beer Is Intoxicating.

Justice Riddick delivered the opinion of the supreme court last week in the case of Anderson Will Hams ys. The State.
 Williams was convicted of selling intoxicating liquors. It was shown that Williams sold six bottles of beer to the prosecuting witness for 75 cents and his contention was that the beer sold was not an in- toxicating drink.
 Justice Riddick said that the meaning of ''beer' is a malt liquor, containing more or less alcohol, and its sale without license is pro hihited by law. He further stated that secondary meaning of 'beer" was for non-alcoholic beverages, such as root beer, persimmon beer, etc, but that when the word "beer" was used it referred to the alcohol ic beverage. In this case the wit ness testified that he bought the beer, but did not drink it, as he and another person, after the beer was bought, entered into an agree ment mot to drink any more," and so gave the beer away.
 "Here again." said the court, the witness was not asked to state what class of liquids he had agreed to stop drinking But as it is not reasonable to suppose he had agreed to quit the use of all kinds of liq- uids, we know he referred to intox- icating drinks, the use of which to any great extent is generally re- garded as harmful. The fact that he could not use this beer without violating his promise not to drink any more indicates very clearly that the beer referred to by the witness was the malt and alcoholic liquor sold under that name. We think the evidence justified the conviction.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Freight Engines olished.

Two engines and number of freight cars on the Iron Mountain were almost completely demolished about twenty miles south of Little Rock in a head-on collision. The collision was due to a dense fog, which prevented the engineer of one train seeing the switch in time 10 back up and take the siding. No one was injured.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
$2,3G0,7S3.4 46

Capt. Fitch's report says, among other things:
 "Any improvement to be of ma terial benefit to the Arkansas river valley and the community at large should extend from the mouth to Little Rock, 173 miles. Quitting that portion of the Arkansas river White river and the Mississippi riv- CT, there are ffty-eight shoals that obstruct navigation to Little Rock. The bed of the river consists of shifting sand, making the channel one of uncertain position. The vol tune of flow of the stream varies from approximately 6o0,000 cubic feet a second at maximum flood stage to 1,160 cubic feet a second at minimum low water, the ordind- " low water flow being 2,700 cubic feet q second at Little Rock. Be low Little Rock the low-water flow increases until at the junction with White river (foot of cut-off) the minimum flow is 1850 cubic feet a second and the ordinary low water flow is about 5000 cubic feet a second. The flow of the river when at bank-full stage at Little Rock (23 feet on weather bureau gauge) is 19O,0oo to 2OO,OOO cubic feet a second, seventy times the or dinary low-water flow. This shows the extent of the destructive in- iucnces that annually destroy any low-water channels that may be de- veloped during the preceding low water season.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Masons Take Charqe.

The Pea Ridge normal college of Pea Ridge is to be transferred to the Masonic fraternity of Benton county as soon as a board from the lodges accepting can be elected and incorporate. The deed is to be vest ed in the board of trustees. Pea Ridge has been an educational cen ter for fifty years, and has many friends in the south and west. The school was first organized in 1853.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Reward for Murderer.

The governor has offered a re- ward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of Ed Coleman, colored, who killed F. W. Anderson in Lake Village November 3 last. Coleman has been at large since the crime was committed. It will be remem- bered that Henry Johnson, colored, who was implicated with Coleman in the tragedy, was lynched by g mob in Lake Village.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Ex-Policeman Killed,

R. L. Shelton, a Little Rock street car motorman, died from injuries received in a fight with Pink Wilson. Shelton was former ly a member of the Little Rock po- lice force and the fight was due to an old grudge because Shelton once arrested Wilson. Witnesses before the coroner's jury testified that Wilson attacked Shelton without warning and after knocking him down, beat his head against the paved street until he was uncon- scious.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Distribution of Federal Tobs.

At a meeting of the republican state executive committee, held in Little Rock last week, the follow ing recommendations for postohice appointments were made: Conway, Owen J. Owen, Jr.; Fl Dorado, R. L. Floyd; Hope, J. R. Gibson; De Valls Bluff, J. NJ. McClintock England, F. B. Schooley; Monticel- 10, Mrs. P. K. Savage; Junction City, E. s. Parnell; Fordyce, Mrs, Lula V. Cox.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Creditors Get Small Sum.

John G. Lonsdale, receiver of the old Lott road, has filed his final re- pore in federal court at Little Rock, and the same has been ap- proved. He showed the collection of $500, which is to be distributed among creditors holding claims amounting to $G9,OOo, which will give them about 6 per cent.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Negro Escapes Gallows.

Robert Eaton, convicted in Pu- laski chancery court of the murder of T. F, o'Brien, peddler, and sentenced to be hanged, has escaped with 21-year sentence in the pen itentiary. The evidence against Eaton, who is one-legged negro, was purely circumstantial. The jury verdict was set aside by the presiding judge and the accused permitted to enter plea of guilty.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
} BANANAS, NoT>pAJAMAs*.
rostal ( tbiect, But

rOstal tssect, But c-~ The postal departappces the following changes n
 Railway mail service is seset ed from Lake Village to Lakes Sru idence, La, by Euroda, fl milt t on the Iron Mountain, after IN cember Z.
 The following postmasters have been appointed: Joseph E. Fl dridge, Eglantine; Robt. B. Kirk Ultima Thule; Willie M. Wells Junet; James R. Boen, Dark; Ho mer E. Morrow, Slatington; Wm A. Crisenberry, Crockett; Willie Slaughter, Habberton.
 The following new offices have been established: Ponca, Newton county, five miles southwest of Box ley, Arthur F. Bickel postmaster Justice, Faulkner county, foul miles west of Holland, Mary E Berry, postmaster
 The following star routes are es, tablished: Wild Cherry to Calico Rock, 13 miles, James ". Perry man, Wild Cherry, carrier; Wide man to Creswell, 19 miles, Thos
 
 J. and Felix J. Whitaker, New burg, carriers, $597; Iuka to Deve- TO, Andy B. Whitfield, Iuka, $500; Bamboo to Strickler, four miles, John L. Vance, Strickler, $75; Scipio to Lacey, six miles, Benj. A. Donaldson, $240.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
Arkansas State News
Arkansas River Improvements.

The annual report upon the im- provement of Arkansas river and of certain rivers in Arkansas and Missouri in the charge of Capt. Graham D. Fitch, corps of engi- neers, U. s. A., has been issued from the government printing of flee. It shows that expenditures al- together for improving the naviga- ton of the Arkansas river, em- bracing a long term of years, is as follows;
 For removing snag$1, 1,056,G54 13 For original construc-
 ton of works for
 permanent improve
 ments, including
 survey of river
 from Little Rock to
 the mouth ...... 9O3, 3,311.93 For maintenance of
 works for perma-
 nent improvement 322,293.95 Total expended to
 June 30, 1903. .$2,292,259.31 Uncxpendcd July 1,
 1903 ...... 79,524.15
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
DR. J. M. JONES, E. P. SHoFFNER.

The people of this community have given us most satisfactory business the past year, and at the be- ginning of another we desire to acknowledge thanks and appreciation for their confidence, good will and generous patronage. And assure those not doing business with that we shall be pleased to have them open account this fall, and shall endeavor to please them in every reasonable way.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04
LIVERYMENs FARMERS, DRAYr1EN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize a good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Gold en and Castor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in | pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for 1t and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no eedal for quality on the marketl
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-04

Panamas governmental Junta has ratified the canal treaty negoti- ated with the United States.
 Republican leaders in congress are outspoken in opposition to q pending resolution for the annexa- tion of Cuba,
 It is estimated the recent Chica- go street car strike cost the compa- ny $390,000 and the strikers $10O,- 900 in wages.
 Hon. ". J. Bryan was the guest of honor at Thanksgiving ban quet rendered by the American so- ciety in London.
 ls H is reported that President Diaz of Mexico, after serving his govern ment for quarter of century, will retire early next year.
 A rich strike of gold has been made near Hillsboro, N. M., and prospectors are focking to that country by the thousands.
 A reduction of 10 per cent in wages of employees in the Ameri- can steel foundries throughout the country has gone into effect.
 
 c. E. Miller, an attorney, and D, J. Boyle, notary public, have been sentenced to six months in jail for fraudulently securing divorces for mismated couples of St. Louis.
 A witness before the senate com- mit.oe on military affairs testified that Gen. Wood planned an article written for magazine attacking Gen. Brooke and lauding himself SWood).
 The general staffs has so- ected the 9th and 16th regiments )f infantry and the 29th battery of field artillery, now at Fort Leayen- worth, to go to the isthmus of Pana- ma, in the event it becomes neces- sary to send troops there to main. tain open traffic across the isth- mus.
 In the United States court at Savannah, Ga, Edward J. Mckee, Frank Mckee and William McRee. entered a plea to thirteen indict- ments charging them with peonage, and Judge Speer sentenced them 10 pay fine of $1,O00 in two of the cases and suspended sentence in the others. The men are all promi- nent planters, who have been work ing county prisoners.
 It is said, among the railroad men, that the building of the White River branch of the Missouri Pa clfic, including the Carthage and Western division, is to be known when completed in railroad con- struction history as one of the most rapidly built roads in the country. Less than fifteen months ago the first pick was struck and another six months will see swift passenger and heavy freight trains rumbling over its rails from Memphis to To. peka.
 Minister Powell has notified the state department of the surrender of the San Domingo government to the reyolutionists. It is not be- heved the interests of the United States will be endangered, as both sides to the conflict have shown disposition to cultivate this coun- try. The head of the revolutionary party is Gen. Jiminez, who is the choice of the party for president. He has been in exile on the island of Hayti, but recently sailed for San Domingo and is now somewhere in that country.
 Mrs. Ellen Bailey was found guilty at Scranton, Pa, and sentenced to ten years in prison on the charge of planning disastrous wreck on the Norfolk and Western railroad, which occurred year ago.
 The leaders of St. Louis society annually make collections for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
IN HONOR OF MRS. PRowELL.
Mrs. M. P. Jemison Gives Brilliant
 Entertainment.

entertainment.
 Tuscaloosa, Jan 1O-(SpeciaD Afims P. Jemison gave a brilliant recep- ton on Wednesday afternoon in compli- ment to Mrs. Richard P. Prowell, formerly Miss Nellie Anderson of Waco, Tex.
 The handsome home of Mrs. Jemison was elaborately decorated for the occa- sion. The color scheme was red and green. In the parlor where the receiving party stood the mantel was banked with maiden hair ferns and the lights were shaded with red. The refreshment table was adorned with festoOns of smilax, red satin ribbon and red candies in silver candelabra. The library where punch was served was decorated with palms and ferns and lighted red shaded electric lights and candles The flowers used throughout the apartments were red car nations.
 Mrs. Prowell, the bride, is the daugh- ter of one of the most prominent fami- lies of Texas and is the niece of Con- gressman Lanham. who will soon be in- augurated Governor of Texas. She was gowned on this occasion in beautiful toilette of white satin trimmed with lace and pearls. Mrs. Jemison wore black lace over red satin.
 In the receiving party with the hos tess and guest of honor were Mrs. G. c. Engstfeld of Birmingham in red crepe de chine, trimmed with black guipure, Miss Mary McGown in white net over pink taffeta, Mrs. Clara R. Jemison of Montgomery in black embroidered chiffon over white taffeta, Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce in black lace over white silk, Mrs. Battle s. searcy in white moire, and Miss Abble Fitch Searcy in blue crepe de chine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11

nee party yesterday when Sherlock Holmes was presented at the theatre by Miss. Fife shannon and Mir. Herbert Kel- cey. Mss Bibb's guests were Misses Nan Gunter, Jennie sistrunk, Lucille Warren. Emily Lamar and Alice Pitcher.
 Mrs. Richard J. Hughes accompanied by her little daughter, Miss Carolyn Mills Hughes has returned home after Colonel and Mrs. H. W. J. Ham at Gainesville, Ga.
 Miss Minna Dent has returned from An niston, where she visited the family of MT. M. B. weliborn. While there she was the recipient of much social atten- ton.
 Miss Annie Lou Chiffon and Miss Mary Seibels Ball left yesterday for Mountain Creek to spend several days with Miss Chilton's sister. Mrs. Thornton.
 Miss Catherine Ely has returned from La Grange, Ga. and will have as her guest in a few days Miss Gertrude How ard of Columbus. Ga,
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Manly Foster will ar rive today from Tuscaloosa and will be with Mrs. Rice on Monroe Street for the next two months.
 The friends of Miss Susie Martin will be glad to know she is much better after an illness of several days at her home, 9 Elizabeth Street.
 Miss Jamie Van Hoose of Birmingham is expected to visit Miss Elizabeth Winter when she will attend the Governors in- augural ball.
 Mrs. Frank Hird Smith, of Thomas ville. Ga. is visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs. B. F. Yarbrough at 1oS Church Street.
 Miss Matilda Copeland of Eufaula will arrive tomorrow and be the guest of Mrs. W. H. Hubbard.
 Mir. Blev HudnaIl of Knoxville. Tenn. is the guest of Judge Tyson's family.
 The friends of Mir. and Mrs. F. B.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11

Miss Vera Ssroombe. of Louisville, Ky, and Miss Florida Graves of Btrming- ham. formerly of Montgomery. or Miss Graves The American says:
 Miss Graves is credited with being the most beautiful woman In Birmingham. There are those enthusiastic enough to say she Is the most beautiful woman in Alabama Others are extravagant enough to rate her the most beautiful woman in the South.
 There are those further North who will agree in this view. Miss Florida Graves ls one of Washington's beauties. too. who has held her own distinction in the na- tons capital, where beauty is so care- fully weighed in the balance and found wanting.
 She arrived there last Winter un- heralded and quickly established hefself as a reigning belle. To Mrs Bankhead. the wife of the Alabama Congressman, was given the pleasure of introducing her.
 The Birmingham beauty became Washington success. Senators, army officers, diplomats and miilionaires con- tributed to establish her fame. Mean while. they had the pleasure of gazing Into eyes that would have been beautiful by reason of their expression, even had they not been endowed with e tint bor- rowed from the violets of the field.
 They agreed with the men and women of Alabama. The good fairies had be- slowed upon Miss Graves a bit of all the charms needed to make a perfect whole.
 The Tintagil will meet on Monday with Miss Olive Pierce at 3:45 o'clock. This is a very important meeting and every mem Der is urged to be present.
 The friends of Miss Lucille Sanguinetti who is suffering from typhoid fever, will be glad to know she was better yester- day.
 Miss Theors Raoul is spending the winter with her niece Mrs. G. M. Raoul. 761 South Perry Street.
 Miss Fanchon Armstrong is still quite i'll at her home in Terra Haute.
 Mrs. W. c. Jemison has returned from Tuscaloosa, where she has been visiting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
THE ooVERNoR,s BAiL.

The inaugural bah which hll be given one Monday evening, Januaf 19. in cele- bration of the inaugurationpf Hon. Wil- liam Dorsey Jelks as Govrnor of Ala bama, will be one of the most brilliant social events of this seaso7 7and for many seasons past.
 Governor Jelks will be he first .chief executive to be inaugursed under the new constitution of the tate and 1t is the announced determinapn of the peo- pie to mark the occasioi with brilliant ceremonies. A formal iaugural recep- tion and ball was decied upon to be given on the evening . the inaugura- tion.
 At the ball will be 6tnguished men and women from every bart of the State. The decorations of thetuditorium where the entertainment is t be given will be elaborate in the extrete and the fesdvt- ties will be marked oy many features which will make tn occasion a social event long to be rnembered. In the receiving party wl1be Mrs. Jelks and Miss Jelks, the overnor's wife and daughter.
 The interest thafis taken in this re- ception and ball isnot confined to Mont gomery. It is a Alabama anair' and will bring togethf distinguished oom- pany of State fciety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
ano
 SOCIETY.
CBY MRS. J. N. d. CoTTEs.)

musician has the arrangement of all the
 parts for the different instruments which
 fill consist of twelve pieces. It will be Aeard for the first time In Montgomery ball room on this occasion. All civilians lEaking part in the march will be required Ito be in full dress. all military in uni- form. The committee in charge will see that these rules are enforced. All gen. tlemen receiving invitations wln be re- quired to present a card of admission to doorkeeper on entering.
 The reception and floor committeees will be- provided with badges. The Committee on Arrangements will aid the Decorating Committee On entering the hall the la- dies dressing room will be to the left, the gentlemen's hat and coat room to the right.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
JnO. l.. CObbs & Co.

claims and granting public roads. etc.. have been gone through with. In addi- tion to this. they are engaged in the examination of the books and reports of certain county officers. They will proba- bly, be in session all next week. l
 Steps have been taken looking to the opening of another bank in this city ae an early day. The unparalleled success fGordon DuBose in the banking busi- ness here has encouraged this new en- terprise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
MEMORIAL NOTES.

The ladies of the Memorial Association met pursuant to call Monday, January 5. 1908. Mrs. J. c. Lee, presiding. Mrs. W. D.. Bibb being still confined to her room. her appointments for Memorial Day were presented by the Secretary The complete list will be published later. It was decid- ed to have an entertainment as early as convenient for the benefit of the monu- ment at Chickamauga. Expressions of sympathy followed for our President Mrs. M. D. Bibb. during her protracted Illness, and for Mrs. B. T. Ledyard, one of our most active members who Is kept from her place only by serious inness of herself and family It is hoped that the new year will bring renewed health and zeal to each and all for the work of love which increases in pathetic interest with the passing years.
 J. M. P. Ockenden,
 Secretary L. M. A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
MR. AND ME. FOWLER

MT. and MrslE. c. Fowler entertained Friday eveninf informally in compliment 4o their cousis, Miss Rockwell of Con- necticut and Hr. Arthur E. McGin of San Francisc, Cal. Games of various Einda were ornished for the amusement of the guest and dancing was another deIi9htful dersion. The entertainment was unio,ie nd of unusual charm.
 MT. and frs. Fowler's guests were AFiaasa RokweIl. Jean CraIk. Cecile Craik. Cartns Hannon, Louise Hannon, YJlv Pelzel Mary Kirkpatrick, Rebecca Pollard BIsie Thorington, Messrs. Mc- Csu1 I. Bunce. Clifford Lanier, Percy wyatt DEe Whetstone. George Teagler, George PGough, Dr. Charles Pollard. pr. F. F MoConnico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
THE nnrYa FALL.

Thssrsy's ball. which will occur at the lAu6ik4um Friday evening, January 13. --,II a social event and is looked for -war. to with great pleasure by Mont .-o~vtians as well as the many visitors to ths hty. The opening grand march on t1,s.occasion is especially dedicated to SS SS1AEontEomsrZ Grsys and compstent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
MRS. aoRINGToN ENTER
 TAT14 SATURDAY CARD CLU1

AErs tck Thorington entertained the saturda Card Club yesterday morning at her Jme on South Goldthwaite Street 9rhe arI prize, a handsome silver candle 1ticlr. las won by Miss Louise Marks. The a.bnd prize was a beautiful china ootposh which was won by Mrs. Charles Teasle