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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Greatest tonic and strength produc-
ing remedy ever offered suffering hut
manity Cures indigestioh:l consis
patton, headache. gtomach dlaorders-
That's what HOLSTER Rocky Noun
tain Tea will DO. Paul G sehuh &
Sens
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

AT forty a man Is either fool or
a physician"
'hnd the fool is the PHYSICIANS pa
iicnt."
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Signs of the holidays are apparent
from the amount of mistletoe now
coming into Cairo. Shipments of hol-
ly are also being received. Most of
the miatletoe is brought across the
river.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12
THE WEATHER
Weather Yesterday.

Weather Yesterday.
Maximum temperature sc degrees,
Minimum temperature 20 degrees,
Temperature at p. m. 80 degrees.
During the snowfall yesterday the
temperature was "a degrees, two de.
grees above freezing.
Forecasts for Today.
Indications for Cairo and vicinity
tcday:
Continued unsettled weather with
probably rain or snow. No decided
change in temperature.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12
NEWS or THE RIVERS


The stage of the river at p. m.
yesterday was 60, showing rise of
05 In twentyfour hours
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Funeral services were held at ST.
Pstrick's church yesterday over the
remains Of Lucy Madden, the little
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J.
Madden Interment was made at
Villa Ridge cemetery.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

TO the scent ofsthe snow, the old res
ident could give no description, but
he was positive that 1t was there and
anybody who had lived here long
enough to know beans, could detect
II in the atmosphere. His prediction
proved correct but as TO the Wild
geese passing. il cannot be said.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

With Christmas less than two
weeks away, nothing is heard about
the high price OF holiday turkeys.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Tho landing barge at the Cotton
Bel incline sank yesterday. Du-
ring the present low water the barge
was used for the transfer boats to
land against. The barge will be rails
ed al once as 1t did no. sink from
sight. a portion of it being above wa,
ter
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Nearly everybody Rho thought Of
the weather at al Yesterday predict
cd saou Many stopped on the
streets 10 take a few observations
and Guided the direction Of the wind
the color of tho sky and fell Of the
atmosphere. Nearly everybody said
the beautiful would be here ere long.
and .hat Il = migs - Cairo. eone If
our ne ghhors would he sure TO get IT,
One of the older settlers. detected
the -ecrt of snow ia the air In The
morning ana sueg sstad that those
who were out late in the evening
might hear the melodious @Ionk
Honk" Of the wary wild goose. upon
which the exigencies Of the situation
have imposed a change of habits. Il
formerly flow by daylight Now 1t
does its travelling at night, when
there IS practically no danger from
the ever present hunter Asked as
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

The man who never does any shop
ping and who can hardly be dragged
into a Cry goods store Is beginning
TO perform again. Whenever the hol-
days approach he commences inspoct,
ing the tore windows and occas' onal
". whcl 70 one whom hc happens T.
know e IN slgat he lips into s'ose
gets in soEebody's way. asks few
foolish questions ami then edges his
way out a. rapidly as possible. He
repeats this a number OF times and
finally ether prevails upon a frien
to make his purchases for him. or he
plunges IN ana at the last moment he
gets exactly wha. he don't want.
There Is said to be one person Of the
gentle soy in Cairo who is an cted
in the came manner. but the runner
Ia not b"cl confirmed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

The remains Of George o. Christ
man, formerly of Cairo. but recently
OF ST. Louis. were brought to Villa
Ridge cemetery yesterday where in
termcnt was made Several Cairo
people attended the burial.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Reports from the cast are To the
effect tdat there are a great many
people at the beginning of winter
who are out of employment, There
are no such complaints here. And
that is one of the advantages that
the wcykiagman has n living in
Cairo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Several members Of he CiglrnaI
ers union enjoyed sort OF banQuat
which was tondered them yesterday
By few members Of the Syrian
colony at Third street AMI Comme. e.
al avenue The Egyptians killed a
large goat in honor OF the occasion
and had an all.day feast and ceie-
braiion at which some of he cigar
makers were invited guesty.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Some excitement was caused yester.
day afternoon on Fourth street near
Commercial avenue by joan Walton
taking a few slots at an old enemy
The lat err tried his Workmanship O.
Watson lew days ago. but failed tc
make good and Watson returned the
compliment yesterday. HIS aim pro-
cd equally as bad as Reynolds and
he will tel Jadge Robinson this morn
.ng al about how It happened Dot,
belligerents are ncgrocs.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Pitcher Doll. who was with Cairo
the first part of last season and who
went to GAINESVILLE, then Evansville.
and FINELY finished the season with
faducah, is in Paducah receiving
,renimeat for an injured ankle sus-
talaed in an accident at the Tonnes
see river bridge while working at his
trade az a bridge builder
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

The Jewish post-bibica festival
Hanukah or the Feast OF Lights whicn
lastl dght days, was ob,ervil by
Monteflore congregation last night at
Stafford hall with a special "Hanu.
kah" service. A fine program was
rendered and Rabbi Sadler gave an
explanation Of the festival and its
origin
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-12

Mr. Frank Council, who is engaged
N helping install the new electric
light plant at Wickllffa, KY. spent
in Cairo with bis wife.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01

a suA il.'-..- -..-.:s.s:;:.: & St. Louis to Salt Lake Uity |
 and return ....... .,,. 6a
 Low rates to other westa,2;| < points, via Union Pacific. Quic1E. est time. Ticket office, 908 Olive street, St. Louis. wa- -0t x
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01

dow White river on the stelmer Welcome.
 Geo. T. Wilkins was yisitin3 in the city Monday. =
 Taylor & Gibson's factory ;s running regularly.
 As my allotted time is abo,,t in l will close for this time, wishinr the Independent and all it's read, CTS success and happiness.
 l want to hear from all the the correspondents; want them to cooperate with me to mako the Independent the very hast paper in this section of the com. try. Cooperate. Friends ths+ is a mighty word; think over #
 Yours for success, hapniness and pleasure. SUNNY JIM
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01

day, June 25. One customer fixed up his hay frame and car ried forty-four female shoppers to town on ore wagon. He won the prize.
 Auction Sale-A number of good secondhand sewing ma- chimes will be sold for cash to the highest bidder, on Saturday, July 2, 1904. The sale will be held at the corner of Hazel and Front street, at 2 o'clock pm. This will be a chance to get a good machine for little money. Frank w. Lynn.
 R. F. Drummond and Ed Shoff- ner returned Saturday night from Heber, having made the over- land return trip in one day. They reached the Newport ferry about Il o'clock and had to wait all night on the other side. It seems that ferries which do as much night business as the one here, should be required to give better service.
 Mrs. J. B. Finley of this city received a letter from her son, Dee Finley, who is over in Cape Nome, Alaska. He says he has travelled extensively since he left here, having gone from San Francisco to Siberia and back to Alaska. He says it is so cold there now one is compelled to wear deer skin clothes to keep warm. He says he is in the best of health, and will probably come home in November, and asks to be remembered to all his old Newport friends.
 Sheriff Morgan arrested an at- tachee of the show which came to town Friday who he is sure is wanted in Des Moines, Iowa. The party wanted is charged with the crime of rape. MT. Mor- gan had received a photograph and a complete printed descrip- tion of the man whose name is Charles Adams and the party now in jaii so completely fills that description that it is almost certain that he has the right man. -Batesville Bee.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
POPLAR BLUFF
 DEFEATS AGGREGATION.

The much touted Walnut Ridge base ball team, composed of the leading players of half of the best professional teams of North east Arkansas, went down to bit ter defeat Sunday before Pitcher Hines and his octet of able as- sistants at Sportman's Park, says the Poplar Bluff Citizen Democrat.
 The visitors were nuts and cream to the home team and the game was annexed in highly scientific fashion.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
EVEN PARAGOULD
 TO PLAY BALL.

Work on the base ball park is being pushed rapidly, and it will be completed in plenty of time for the first game, which comes off on the Fourth of July. The boys are putting in some hard practice every afternoon, and in- tend to give the Poplar Bluff team one of the stiffest ball games they ever ran up against. " --Paragould Soliphone.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
JACKsoNPoRT.

have read your items regard ing myself and now l am ready to make an excuse for my ab- sence the past two issues. Pos- sibly l did that very thing to cause some one to make inquiries, who knows? But no, I will tell the truth for one time. I have been so very busy I have not had time to think of my name; just had time enough to spare to think of my best girl occasionally. Now think the above sufficient ex- cuse for my absence, don't you?
 Mir. and Mrs. J.. Nj. Gibson are spending a few weeks in St. Louis and Chicago.
 lA Geo. T. Wilkins, who has been l5n the employ of Capt. Riddell for the past three years, has ac- cepted a position with the New port Grocer Company, and now has charge of the gasoline boat Dixie in the packet trade be- tween Newport and points on lower White to St. Charles.
 The steamer Welcome arrived from Black river with a trip of wagon stock for Houston & Cur tis of Chicago, and departed as soon as unloaded for points below Newport.
 The merchants here report business a little dull, but state that they are making money enough to pay the electric light and water bills promptly.
 Elmo Riddell was in Newport Monday on business.
 V. E. Pierson and Walter To- Ian accompanied Capt. Riddell
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
SOCIETY ENTERTAINED
 BY MRS. CROOK.

1 The Woman's Foreign Mis-
 sionary society of the Methodist
 church was most delightfully."- en-
 tertained Wednesday morning
 from 9 to 10:30 at the home of
 Mrs. c. E. Crook on Main street. | Besides a full attendance of the
 members Mesdames O'Neal, Wat son son and Shqfner were present, the two last mentioned becoming members of the society. Misses Lula Anschutz, Minnie Lee Jago, Jamie Petit and little Ruth Shoffner were present as guests,
 The floral decorations were W In kesping with the good taste and sentiment of the excellent hos- .ess and admired by the company. After being regaled by delight full music, of which the following IS the program, a comprehensive report of the Jonesboro mission ary conference was made by the delegate, Mrs. Crook, which was much enjoyed by all present.
 Then came dainty refresh ments consisting of lemonade with sugared cherries and wa fers, causing all to forget for the lime the sultry heat preceding he shower.
 The program as rendered was:
 Instrumental duet, Mesdames )'Neal ands Crook.
 Piano solo, Jamie Pettitt.
 Vocal duet, Mesdames Crook md Randy.
 Piano solo, Minnie Lee Jago.
 Violin solo, Gene Randy.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.
COFFEYVILLE.

Fred Tucker gave an ice cream supper Saturday night. It seems that ice cream is about the right thing now.
 Miss Ollie Hinkle came home Saturday from Newport. Y We learn that George Ross father is very sick at present.
 s. S. Hale went to Bradford on business Saturday.
 c. B. Closson and family were in town Saturday night and Sun day.
 We have to report some fine crops around Coffeyville, al- though it did take some hard work to get the best of General Green.
 -Mr. Hart and wife have been on the sick list for the last few days, but we are glad to say that they are better at present.
 Thos. Hale has been very sick /, for two or three days, but is inn proving at present
 We understand that Geo. Clos son is going to work for J. M. Mardis now. He has been at work for s. s. Hale on all spring.
 Mrs. Mary Hinkle and daugh- ters are about through with their cotton crop for this spring. They have prospects for a fine crop this year.
 Uncle Hayseed says he is going fishing on the Fourth. Why don't the rest of you wake up, too?
 UNCLE HAysEED.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
NOT DECIDED
 ON A
Garland County Repu| Don't Know Whether| Put Up a Ticket
 Or Not.

Hot Springs, June 29. Id politicians are indulging in speculation as to the probah tion the Republican county vention will take in rega placing a ticket in the fe the September election. ThJ ,vention will meet next Sat5 in the city hall to consida question. At the convent April 30 this matter was d red until the July meeting.
 After the convention adjt Saturday the newly-electe, publican central committed meet and elect officers for u suing two years.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
Bad Blood '
Bad blood shows itself In thoue ar familiar ways. PiH7les, ba muddy complexion, headsch> ISc ' ache and general tired-out feeIs~ ~' are among the more common resuffS of impure blood. Johnston's 1onic Capsules purity and enrich the bIood

Rheumatism. gout. eczema. eatarrh. anami.. ecufvy, scrcfuiA. ett., result from imuurataeo forced into ehe blood with food or drink. IF frce
 ths lack of curtain nscsssasy food szthstsncss.
 Johnston's foAfc cspsu1es srs tho unrsst. aaloet mou reliable convenien4 and satislactory med. tcins thAt sAn be taken to parity and enrich IF hlood. They unload l. of svssy imRusffy and af ths sans ttns v promote the nutritkvs iunetjone e so abondaasiy sup1H is viih nsv. ich and ill,- ssssxinl0g sua1dss. Thsy msks GAs hiooA r1lur sa1 rich. sAl thessSh pugs hlsnl 6ks holny esspe. eefss cens daht hseauss thsy Aspsm sa de hSood for roastihmsut spd rsnsval.
 For osee <e tsan lohnstnn'e xude caneulne H1ve nes1 Bold b hiGh astssm O m0a fGAiabie snd sseie1Actory famsdy for serUln1a, fhsunssjsu. sc.sxna, old scesa, painlul gweilinga. hssnds and snlasasd slAndA sataffh, srussy. boila Mvss cpn- rtAot d1spepsla, isandisa. conaupa6an, kidnsy xs9esss and alsas uates common alls saA m.
 We hsse 6ns11 eoa1duacs b ahis mslicina. . esnua1n1e nuso e meny ysass' upssiaaas wiaA k. snd " nsks the foilevine axtssordfuAsy of3uv: send ss dok0 for large bex q JeAnsenss 1ease caos1su, or h(r the ssuus of daaIer uhose sanas sppsae be1oe. qss half of.Sheu,, and fl ysu are not satls6e4 mad thD bSisncs p . and ve ~aii rssusn your nsonsD. xast chem at our fish snd DO your oSn jodGA Michigan Drug Co, pe1oit. Mich.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
HERE AND THERE.


 Mrs. T. B. Stallings is visiting friends in Newport this week.
 Mrs. George L. Smith of Tuck man spent Monday in the city.
 Mrs. L. Grant of Jacksonport was a visitor to Newport Monday.
 Dr. G. D. Clements of Au- vergne was in the city Tuesday.
 J. V. Byers of Augusta was a guest of the Creighton Wednes- day.
 Wm. Rutherford came down from Batesville Tuesday on busi- ness.
 Trainmaster Abrams came up Tuesday morning from Little Rock.
 Rev. R. B. Willis left Wednes- day morning for his home at Searcy.
 Mrs. R. w. Anderson of Jack sonport was shopping in the city Tuesday.
 T. J. Graham of Tuckerman visited Newport on business Wednesday.
 J. M. Percival, proprietor of Gill hotel at Searcy, was in the city Sunday.
 Prosecuting Attorney Oldfeld returned home to Batesville We'd nesday morning.
 M. F. Davis, Swifton's s accomo- dating postmaster, was down Monday on business.
 Karl Gravett of Newark spent Tuesday night in the city with his friend, J. D. Carvel. Wm. Pearson, who is clerkinp for w. w. Dutton, is visiting his home at Pleasant Plains.
 Miss Myrla Gravett came down from Newark Monday night for few days visit to friends.
 Earl Mcdonald came down Monday night from Batesville on d visit to his brother Ernest.
 Miss Emma Beard returned Saturday night from a weeks visit to the fair in St. Louis.
 Ben F. Burton and D. c. Tar water of Eight Mile spent Sun day and Monday in Newport.
 Col. and Mrs. V. Y. Cook came up from Elmo Wednesday morn- ing on their way to Batesville.
 Miss Annie Belle Gullette went to Jacksonport Tuesday after noon for week. visit to friends.
 E. Star Thompson of the Con- tinental Tobacco Company, Little Rock, spent Wednesday in the city.
 w. s. Lacey and wife of Bates vile were in the city Wednesday on their way to St. Louis to see the fair.
 John A. Hencke and daughter returned Sunday from few days visit to relatives in Hot Springs.
 Mrs. Mary Medley arrived Sun- day from Sulphur Springs, Tex, on visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Mayhan.
 Miss Bessie B. l.. Watson went to Little Rock Tuesday for a sev- eral days visit to her sister, Mrs. J. A. Watkins.
 Plunkett is new postoffice in Jackson county ten miles from McCrory, with John Y. Plunkett as postmaster.
 Miss Hazel Jones went to Little Rock Monday for a several weeks visit to her sister, Mrs. N. L. Tilghman.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
LOW ROUND TRIP RATES

s: {. Louis Louis t to Denver and
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01

ter, MISS IlHud, NTrS. Wm. Hooker and two daughters, Irma and Franchelle, expect to leave Thursday for St. Louis to enjoy the fair for a few Weeks.
 Chas. w. WahlquisIt and bride returned Monday from bridal trip to Mobile, Ala.I and were rendered receptidn and sere- made at the home oA the brides parents Monday evS ming.
 Mrs. H. Bernsd gin returned Sunday night frorAd weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs. Max Weisl at St. Louis. Shs says Mrs. Weisl and little daughter Roze are getting along nicely.
 Claude Clark returned to Jonesboro Tuesday morning, after spending Sunday in the city. He has recently accepted a position with the Singer Sew ing Machine Company at that place.
 Miss Lula Empie left Sunday night on a visit to the Worlds Fair. She will meet her uncle. Hon. H. L. Remmel, in St. Louis. and be member of his party in taking in the sights of the big exposition.
 George Pope left Monday noon for St. Louis, where he will en- joy a week at the fair. He will then be joined by his mother, and both will go to New York City to spend the remainder of the summer.
 At the Baptist church Sunday, there were three accessions, who were s. F. Mcfarland, wife and daughter, Miss Ida. Mrs. McFar- land and daughter were baptized near the old elevator Sunday af- ternoon.
 Mrs. M. B. Newborn returned Saturday from an extended visit to Marianna, and was accom- panied home by her mother, Mrs. E. s. Nunnally of Memphis, and Mrs. c. l.. Newborn, who is MT. Newbem's mother.
 Paul and James Butler came down on the local Wednesday from Batesville with Miss Maggie Lamb and the children of Paul Butler, who were on their way to St. Louis to visit MT. Buffers sister, Mrs, Wallace Byler,
 Arthur, Ernest and Robert NeilI, brothers of Mrs. s. R. Phillips, and sister, Miss Esther Nei|l, Miss Mabel Padgett and W. H. Byers came down from Batesville Monday night with the remains of little Sammie Phillips. 1
 Misses Henrietta Preyallet!., 1 lla Gresham, Cora West and Mary Johnson; Messrs. G. L. l Grant, R. Scally, Frank Mann 1 and Sprisg Foushee attended the dedication services of the new Methodist church at Elgin Sun- day.
 We hear it reported that one of our most handsome and estf- mable young ladies has dropped onto a scheme whereby she now enjoys the pleasant companion ship of one of our fastidious young men, who is so very bash ful, on the boat excursions.
 Dr. Weaver was over from Jamestown Monday. We learn r from him that the Ozark Springs V Improvement Company has de- f cided to open that health resort t on July IA. It is expected that t the spring will have number of visitors during the season. - Batesville Bee. (
 Miss Lotta Campbell, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. B. w. Stainback, returned Monday q afternoon to her home in Little Rnnk Hnv atav was pn1jVpnpd
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01

Mrs. J. P. Randolph of Austin. Texas, came Monday to visit the families of her brothers, Wm. and R. B. Hooker.
 Prof. A. V. Hamilton of Fort Smith, formerly of Newport, has been elected principal of the Van Buren public school.
 Mrs. Etta Merrell accompan- jed Miss Clara Beane home Sun- day and attended the big barbe- cue at Russell Monday.
 Eugene Hirsch and little sister Bertha left Monday night for a few weeks visit to the family of Jake Goldman in St. Louis.
 Miss Eleanor Neill came down from Batesville Tuesday night on her way to Philadelphia to at tend the state teachers institute.
 F. c. Potts of Little Rock, father of the pleasant and ac- commodating clerk at the Hazel, was a visitor to Newport on We'd nesday.
 Miss Josephine Phillips ex- poets to leave Wednesday for Charlottesville and Memphis to be absent the remainder of the summer.
 Roy Wallace left on the Bates Vile train Tuesday morning for Mountain Home, where he will spend the summer with relatives at that place.
 l W. J. Baker and Wm. Dyer. two prominent merchants of Mountain Home, spent Tuesday
 
 night in the city en route home from St. Louis.
 Mrs. c. L. Mescalf, Miss Nell Glenn, Conway Hail and Carter fltzhugh were passengers from Batesville Tuesday night on their way to St. Louis.
 Mrs. w. H. Wilsey and her &C., comphshed daughter, Miss Marie. ot Poplar Bluff were in the city Tuesday night en route to Bates vile to visit friends.
 Dr. W. H. Lennox of Eureka Springs, arrived Saturday on a visit to Jackson county friends. He was a resident of Denmark in the earlier days.
 John w. Glenn came down from Batesville Monday night en route to St. Louis, where he will join his wife for a several days visit to the fair.
 J. L. Mathews and bride. re- turned Sunday from a weeks !stay at the fair in St. Louis, and are boarding with Mrs. Rufus Randy on Laurel street. l.. B. Harris and little daugh- ter Carrie returned Saturday night from a pleasant visit to the falr, being guests while there of Mrs. Carrie Daugherty.
 Mrs. A. V. Hamilton of Foft Smith, who is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Nettie Hines, is qulte Ill with malarial fever.- Fine Bluff Citizen-Democrat 1 pr. c. R. Bowles of California, alter a visit to Auvergne. came up Tuesday morning and is the guest of R. M. Laird. He is an old resident of Jackson county,
 Dr. E. W. Johnson, Mrs, Mag gle Johnson and daughters, Misses Laura and Mildred, came up from Weldon Monday and left that night for the Worlds Fair :. I. r. Gardner has resigned his office as recorder and bas baar, elected mayor of the citv of A., gusta to fill the unexpired tern 1o ot Maj. I. B. Stanley. Ana.,sta ,,s z. Free-Press. aStd me council met Monday night but nothing of importance ca -. ~ up beyond the allowing of les ac. [ 1
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
HAD THE HABIT.

Hot Springs, June 2Q 4 ma,,x named Hogan 'was arfested here on suspicion of having stolen ! watch and jewelry valued at $1o0 from Dr. Graham's office today. Tonight he is said to have con- fessed the theft and will be turned over to the county author itles tomorrow. Hogan has re- sided here fifteen years and has frequently been arrested on the charge of petty larceny.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-07-01
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