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Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
TWO FEMALE F0OTPADS.
Held Up an Ex-Confederate Sol dier in Pine Bluff and Robbed
 Him of SIS.

Pine Bluff, April IA. B. E. Bush, an ex-Confederate soldier living in Cleveland county, re- ported to the police this morn- ing that he had been robbed on Main street last night by two negro women, who held him up and took his pocketbook away from him.
 MT. Bush says he came to Pine Bluff Wednesday on his way to Little Rock, where he expects to enter the Confederate home. He spent the afternoon with friends and started to his hotel about 10:30 o'clock. He says as he passed a dark alley on Main street two negro women grabbed him and pulled him into the alley before he could cry for help.
 They threw him down and took away his pocketbook, con- taining about S16 in cash, all the money he had in the world.
 MT. Bush is very old and fee ble and was totally unable to cope with his assailants, who easily got away after they had robbed him. He says the ne groes both had on white dresses, but further than that he is un- able to describe them.
 The affair was reported to the police and they have been search ing for traces of the women, but have been unable to find them.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
LOOKING OVER ROUTE.

E. L. Westbrook of Jonesboro,, accompanied by R. J. Brookfield, representing an Eastern syndi-. crte, made trip out from her3 Sunday along tie tllg proposed r ~ Aof tie Jonesboro, Newponv {. Western railroad.
 MT. Westbrook has clearee eighteen miles of right-of- -wayV out from Jonesboro at his own expense and is determined that the road shall be constructed. Eight miles of the Bonneville road will be used in Grubbs, township.
 If MT. Brookfielp makes a favorable report upon the pro- posed road the money will be ad- vanced at once and the work pushed through in a short while.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
TWO CLUB1ENTERTAIN-
 MENTS THURSDAY.
Mrs. Bond Hostess of Card Club While Mrs. Dutton Enter
 tains Clover Club.

Tbe largest card party given since the Lenten season was the one given by MT. and Mrs. B. B. Bond Thursday evening at their pretty home when they enter tained the Thursday Evening Euchre Club. Progressive eu- chre was the program of the evening and seven tables were filled.
 The game was entered into by the large number present, and after a spirited game prizes were declared won by Mrs. w. w. Me Minn, who received a handsome cut glass dish, and George Hill- house, who won the gentlemen's s prize, a beautiful stein.
 At the close of the games a delicious luncheon and social half hour was enjoyed by those who had participated in the games and the non-players.
 The club members present were Messrs. and Mesdames A. G. An derson, c. A. Hillhouse, T. IT. Kinman, Jr., ". VI McMlnn, 0. D. Watson, E. L. Maris, J. |. Jones, ". A. O'Neal, Vim. Hooker. The guest list included Mesdames John McKir of St. Louis, ". A. Billingsley, l.. Hirsch, Misses Mary McKinnon, Carrie Stevens, Lula Ernpie, Messrs. Jos. M. Berger, IT., Jesse Daggett, Alcorn Ferguson.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
CLOVER CLUB.

Mrs. W. ". Dutton was hos tess Thursday afternoon to the Clover club, and it was one of the most pleasant occasions this club has had for some time. The at- tendance was unusually large, a number of guests being present in addition to the club member ship. At the close of the after noon's pleasure ice cream, cake and berries were served by the hostess and her assistants.
 Those present were Mesdames T. D. Kinman, Wm. Bailey, Wm. 'Tfe .@, B VI Johnson, A. D. Bailey, Narcie Minor, R. D. and Ed Wilmans, Guy Brown, B. w. Stainback, Chas. c. Henry.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22

Mrs. Addie Willis, Misses Lucille Sanford of Searcy, Belle Troupe, Mabel Stayton, Lou Miner, Josephine Phillips, Jennie Me- Cauley, Amanda Laird, Mary Laird, Della Bernstein, Aubrey Arnold, Jamie Stephens, Marille billiard, May Ward, Lucy Bran denburg; Messrs. Jos. M. Berger, -Jf., F. P. Skipwith, w. T. Dunn, Adam hackard, Charlie Holmes, w. T. Parish, ". B. Egan, Jesse Daggett, Tom Dillard; c. E. Car roll, Sprigg Foushee, George Stephens, Joe Bevens, Max Gregg, Sydney Smith and Ralph Richardson.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
AGED WOMAN A SUICIDE.

Plumerville, April 15. Mrs. Ellen Shinn, wife of J. R. Shinn, near Mill creek, Pope county, aged about s, committed suicide yesterday morning by shooting herself and then cutting her throat with a razor. Her hus- band was only recently discharg- ed from the asylum for the in sane in this state.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
SEARCH FOR
 MISSING BOY.

Helena, April 16. Louis, the 9-year-old son of l.. P. Muller gerra, furniture dealer of this city, has been missing since yesterday afternoon at 4::30. The little fellow was last seen on the levee watching the warships Nashville and Lawrence and was on board the latter at one time. It was thought possibly he had been carried away on the vessel, but a search at Memphis this afternoon developed the fact he was not there.
 The little fellows parents are almost frantic with apprehen- sion, and the general sentiment is begining to be that the child got too close to the waters edge during the excitement over the leaving of the warships and fell into the swollen Mississippi, pos sibly before the very eyes of the multitude of the people who lined the levee, and went down with put being seen. Searching par ties were looking for the lost boy all last night and today, but have discovered no trace of him.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
JEFFERSON BROWN.

Jeff Brown, living on the ex- perimental farm, died Saturday evening at 5 o'clock, and was buried Sunday afternoon at Wall nut Grove cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by c. Pope, pastor of the Methodist church. Mr. Brown had been dangerously sick with pneumo- nia for about ten days. He leaves a wife and two small children, who have the sympathy of a host of relatives and friends in this, the saddest hour of their lives.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
SUDDEN DEATH
 AT BRADFORD.

Bradford, April 15. A. l.. Powell, Sr., died last night at 9 o'clock of heart failure. He was up and appeared as well as usual the day previous and was down town during the day.
 He settled in this county in the early eos and had been living with his consort fifty-nine years. His remains were laid away near Denmark, Jackson county, on Friday.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
ROOSEVELT SENDSS..
 MESSAGE OF SYMPAfrlv ,
Young Arkansan Killed On Bat tleship Missouri Parents
 Lived at Hope.

Hope, April IA. - Thomas " J Oastler has received the follow ing message from Secretary Moody regarding the death of his son, Paul R. Oastler, who was among those killed in the explosion on the battleship Mis- souri yesterday:
 Washington, D. c. April IA. ''Thos. W. Oastler, Hope, Ark. ::
 ''The president desires me to convey to you his sympathy in your bereavement in the death of your son, Paul R. Oastler, while in the faithful discharge of his duty. Permit me at the same time to express to you my own sympathy, and to assure you that you have that of the whole navy.
 (Signed) wv. H. Moody,
 Secretary.
 Young Oastler was only Is years of age, and enlisted in 1902, with the consent of his father. The latter was at first aversa to his sons enlistment in the navy, but the boys heart. was set on seafaring and finally the father yielded.
 He was an apprentice, second class, and joined the navy in fall of 1902. The first announcement of his death came to his father ina telegram from Secretary of the Navy Moody. Then one from the captain commanding, Cowles, North Atlantic squadron. Paul was a bright boy and had made rapid strides and had been complimented by his superiors in the navy. He was social and of a jovial disposition, and was liked by his companions. He was born in Chicago, but his father moved to Hope in 1894. He was for 3 long time news agent, and Paul delivered daily papers. He was a member of the Methodist church.
 A strange coincident is that of his olde, brother, Jesse R. Oast- Ter, who was blinded in both eyes and both arms and hands rendered useless by the blowing out of the breech of a big gun in Leyton, Philippines. on July 4, 1901, while in the service of the government and being present at target practice. He is now drawing pension.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
TWO NEW TRAINS.

Beginning Sunday, April A, the Iron Mountain will put on a new daily passenger train each way from Texarkana to St. Louis. The new trains will be known as Nos. 19 and 20, and they will be put on for the heavy Worlds Fair traffic.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
TEXARKANA BANKRUPT.

Texarkana, April 15. J. W. Lashley, who has conducted a music store on the Arkansas side of town for the past ten years, filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy today. He lists his liabilities at $1, 100 and assets at $1,800. A meeting of creditors is set for April 25.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
REPUBLICAN, CONvENTIeJ N

The Jackson county Republican convention was held at the court house Saturday afternoon with H. L. Remmel as chairman. A. J. Turner secretary. No county ticket was nominated and the following delegates were elected to the state convention Little Rock. J. M. Gibson, H. L. Remmel, H. F. Burton and J. w. Grubbs. No instructions were given.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
YOUTHFUL COUPLE WEDs,

Fort Smith, April IA. Thomas V. Cleaver, a clerk in the office of Superintendent Schleyer of the Frisco, and Bennie Jean Williams, daughter of Coffey Williams and we'll known of Hot Springs and Little Rock, were married last night at the home of Will Cleaver, a brother of the groom The bride is but 16and the groom Fl years of age.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22

The trains will be run on a fast schedule. ThA hours of the day the trains make this point has not yet b\ agreed upon. . Poplar Bluff Ci zen-Democrat.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22

The young people of our city enjoyed a very pleasant dance at the Hazel Friday night. A large number were present and con- geniality reigned supreme.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
E Irn .r,xrrDrMAN'S DAY.
=;==7===ss'=ss=s Penalty at | Sd is very Jones at
 $. Hobbs yge.
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thf of BatesWille was 1

ths of Batesyille was N:ao lllen yoday. 2 ambition5oyce wss able cuted in the achieved. county jail, Ehoekinson of St. 7 for one of the Newport Friday. rimea that has ISs,,. } N N -.yrded in this county. Fl. .aa sslam ol warrant was read to
 lkX SatIat 11:25 and as the march to thegallows was begun through a drizAling rain, the con- demned negro began singing a hymn, which he kept up until the black cap was adjusted. As the rope was placed about his neck he cried Farewell, farewell, " in voice loud enough to be heard block, these being the last words spoken by him.
 The crime for which Williams paid the penalty was committed on October A, last year. Court was il- session at the time. He was arrested, tried and convict 60 and sentenced to be hung within four days after commit ting the deed, thus establishing a record for swift justice in this county. An appeal was taken because of an alleged irregulari- ty in the jury selected, but the decision of the lower court was affirmed and on March 12 Gov. Davis set the date for carrying out the sentence. Williams kill ed his wife because she did not have supper prepared when he returned from town, where he had spent the day drinking, the crime being committed on the Polk plantation, nine miles from town. The woman was expect ing to give birth to a child at al- most any moment when she was shot down by the drunken hus- band, thus making the crime all 4he more revolting.
 Walnut Ridge, April 15. Bill Jones, a negro, alias Jim Feath- erstone, paid the penalty of death here today by hanging. Jones was raised in Franklin county, Tennessee, where he lived until four years ago. On December 5, 1903, he killed Asbury Hoskins in drunken crap game. He as cended the scaffold at 2 pm. to- day, without a tremor. He had nothing to say, except Good bye. T The fall failed to break his neck, and death was the result of strangulation. Twenty minutes after the drop he was pronounc- ed dead. Although it had been announced that this would be a private hanging, only the guards and physicians to be present, still there must have been 1,500 per sons assembled to witness the execution. The last legal hang ing in Lawrence county was in 1875.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-04-22
HAZEL DANCE.

Nineteen of the young men of the city entertained that many of our young ladies Friday even ing with 2 delightful dance at the Hazel hotel. The party was chaperoned by MT. and Mrs. ".
 A. O'Neal, and the light fantas- tic was tripped until past mid- night, when all wended their way home, thanking the young men sfor such ali evenings entertain
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-28
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

WANTED-An wishing first class wash
ing ironing or house cleaning done to
call at 1914 S. fremont avenue. S9-1tx
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WANTED-Plans and specifications 10
make for all classes Of buildings Spe-
cial attention given 10 residences. Cali
on or address L G.. Charles, architect,
room 5l2 Whine building, Wichita. Kan.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-28
SITUATION wANTep-MALE.

NANTED-Situation on farm, by two
boys, II years old; also man, 80 years
old. Address 20. k care Eagle.
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FOR SALE-Dressmaking parlor; doing
good business. Party leaving town.
VIII sell cheap. Address 'Dressmaker, 3"
care Eagle. S93tX
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-28

WANTED-Want ice chest or refrigerator
state price. must be cheap +. A. G..
care Eagle. S9-ltX
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-28

WANTED - Experienced
men 40 sell our patent msS4Ee tauS aud
other advertising novelties. Prompt set
Elements. steady work United States
Novelty Co. Cincinnati. q. e-2>-ItX
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SAFES.

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FIRE PROOF SAFES. al sizes. carried
In stock. Sold payments Factory
price NillIscn Office supply Co.. Wichita
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BUSINESS nppoR1uMITiEs


BUSINESS Opportunities
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Do il now. Write me at once, for / can
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-28

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Waurika
Oklahoma. IS a finely located town in
southern Oklahoma. and offers fine ad
vantages to business men seeking To-
cation. We especially need a wholesale
grocery company, hrst-claSs dry
goods merchant. a cotton gin, elevators,
a -four mill and brick plant. Attractive
inducements offered to strictly business
men. Come or write. The Commercial
Club, Waurika, O. 7. S2-l0t
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FOR SALE-At auction, tomorrow lMon-
day) at $50 sharp. at No. 30 ". Doug
las avenue. six fresh cows. ages and >
years with calves by their side. J. A
Benner. AUctioneer. Silk
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WANTED-By young married man, posi-
ton of some kind. Have had expert
ence as waiter. Good references. Would
prefer some kind of outside work, not
too heavy. Address J. II. Smith care
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FOR SALE-A portable oven Bakes 10
loaves. 90 e Douglas. &-6tx
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-21
WALLINGFoRD.

J
 Charles G. Poneroy of Suffield, form CT resident of Wallingford. is seriously i'll. His daughter, Mrs. Charles Miller, left for Suffield Saturday.
 The Congregational church Sunday school will have it's Christmas enter tainment next Friday evening.
 William Rowden, treasurer of St. Paul's club, has paid over to w. A. Goodrich, treasurer of St. Pauls church, the sum of $7O, which the club contributes for the repair of the church roof.
 A number from here will go to Southington this evening to attend the institution of Wonx Haymakers' asso- citation, No. 15 1-2, in that place by Montowese Haymakers' association, No. 6 1-2. T
 On Thursday evening the Foresters association of Wallingford will hold "a class initiation in Leighton's hall. visi- tors from Meriden and other places will be present. An elaborate musical pro- granme has been arranged. Ohr's or chestra has been engaged and refresh- ments will be served.
 .t There was great joy among the base ball fans in Manchester when it was learned that Arthur w. Wallace, the shortstop on the Manchester baseball team last season, was among those res eued from the burning steamer Glen Is land. Wallace was one of the main- stays of the team last season and was regarded as the, headiest shortstop among the clubs of the Big Four.
 The funeral of John J. Boyle was held Monday morning from Holy Trim ity church at 10 o'clock, the remains being taken to Southington on the 11:26 train for internent. At the mass of requiem Rev. J. H. Carroll officiated. For the offertory solo Miss Margaret Sheehey sang 70. Salutaris, and after the mass James J. Kane sang Thy Will be Done.
 The Advent meetings of this week are: Tuesday evening at the eresidence of Rev. Mir. Stone; Wednesday evening, at the home of George Marble of Yales- vile; Thursday evening, at the church and Friday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Kellar, Britannia street, Meri- den.
 The following officers were elected at the fourth quarterly conference held at the M. E. church; stewards, D. G. Gris- wold, E. s. Stevens, G. M. Upson, J. V. M. Lane, William H. Allen, F. c. Hill, Mrs, w. B. Turner, Mrs. c. M. Upson, Mrs. B. l.. Louden, Mrs. J. V. M. Lane. Recording steward, F. c. Hill; district steward, D. c. Griswold; alternate, George w. Peck; camp meeting dele gate, Mrs G. M Upson.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-21
pnATH IN wREcKEp HOTEL.
Eight Lives Lost in Minneapolis Disas-
 ter.

ter.
 Minneapolis. Dec. 2O-Eight persons were killed early this morning, when the side wall of the o. H. Peck building. on Fifth street. south. which was left standing after the big fire of last Tues day night, toppled over in a high gale and struck the Crocker hotel, three story structure adjoining. Tons of brick and mortar crashed down through the floors of the fimsily constructed building, and flledthe basement with a tagied mass of beams and stone. No warning of the disaster was given, and the fourteen persons who were sleep ing in the various apartments were caught in the. crushed structure. Only six of them escaped death.
 Thg dead are:
 Hans Anderson and James Hamilton, liverymen; c. M. Kenyon, foreman; William Lillyblade. Mrs. Maggie Le- claire. cook; William EInmermon, la borer; William Bray, contractor; Jo- seph Violet, coachman.
 The injured are Mrs. Carrie Boyce, w. J. Crocker, Mrs. Jennie Murphy. Mrs. Evelyn Williams. and Mrs. Anna McNevins.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-21
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
PROBATE APPEALS IN sUPr-
 RIoR COURT.

Court Reduces Attachment on John s.
 Bradley ssOOO-PIaIntin May Raise
 CIaims-Elbridge Howe Furnishes
 s1,5oO Bonds for wiIIiams-west
 Haven Arson Case oOntinued-cOn-
 test Against Will of Mrs. Caroline
 Borst.
 The twin cases of George L. Gerard's s appeal from probate and George r. Ger ard vs. Marie E. Ives ct als., were tried before Judge Gager in the superior. court yesterday.
 The suits concern the estate of Sarah Maltby to which there are several heirs Property involved is located in State street, Artizan street and 591-59S Chapel street.
 The heirs want the court to determine their relative interests in the property and also to decide whether E. Louise Beecher shall be permitted to act as trustee for the property in Chapel street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-21
THE BIG STORM.
A Reminder of the Winters in the Good
 Old Times.

A Reminder of the Winters in the Good
 Old Times.
 The big storm of few days ago. com ing so early in the winter, indicates that this winter will be a record break CT for cold weather and snow and ice. It reminds the old folks of the winters when they were boys and girls and they are telling stories of the skating and the coasting in those days and getting our boys and girls so enthusiastic that Santa Claus has been getting numer ous requests for girls sleds and pig stickers" and belly -floppers'' and "fiex- ible flyers" and all kinds of skates.
 It is interesting to wander into the skate and sled departments of the John E. Bassett & Co. and see the immense variety of skates and sleds that can be had there. One would think there were enough to supply all the boys and girls in town. And their stock of boys wagons seems just as big-express wagons, buckboards. patrol wagons. and one kind that is both a wagon and a bob-sled.
 As usual this firm is showing a su- perb line of pocket and table cutlery. scissors, manicure sets and razors.
 Mrs. Taylor. who interested and de lighted so many ladies by showing how easy it is to make bread in the Uni versal Bread Maker, has gone, but the Universal Bread Maker can be found I there in the kitchen department of the store. It is a wonderful invention. A small child can use it.. Those who visit the spacious and attractive stores of the John E. Bassett & Co are surprised as well as pleased at the immenle stock which includes hundreds of articles that are very appropriate for Christmas gifts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-21
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
At tho Mirror Store. !

At the Mirror Store.
 One can see at glance by looking at the windows of the Mirror Store No. S56 Chapel street, that tho holiday seas son is here, and that John B. Judson, "the fruit man. has, as usual, put on "a few extra touches" in the way of Christmas decorations. Day inand day out, his store is most attractive one, as most people in this town know and fully appreciate. But the day of all days in the year. the day which has inspired the world, and brought peace and good will to all, must cause thrill of gladness and joy to permeate every heart, and the Christmas trimmings are an outward and visibla sign of an inward and invisible feeling. At Jud- Hson's you can find, not only luxuries which will appeal to your eye and taste, but also many necessities, which can mot be dispensed with, if you intend to properly observe the day in accordance with the old time custom. So, dear friend and fellow citizen, here are a few of the good things which you can get at John B. :" Grape fruit, which is aptly called .'the king of breakfast fruits" Physicians recommend and prescribe it for many ailments, also as an appetizer and tonic. Oranges, pine apples, grapes, bananas apples, very |choice-pears, figs, dates, nuts of all kinds, candies and confections, includ- ing Lowney's and Russells in fancy and attractive boxes, fruit of various kinds of fancy baskets, etc, etc.
 Mention hash been made of scores of other and equally toothsome articles to be found at Judsons.