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Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
DENTIST.

The Langdon Cigar Manufacturing
Go. on Tuesday of this week brought to
close the popular voting contest,
which they inaugurated last June and
has been the result of arousing quite an
amount of local interest among the
smokers of their popular brands OF
cigars. The first prize, silver tea set
of five pieces was won by Mrs. M. s.
Poppelwell; the second prize, q lady's
gold watch by Miss Annie Gordon, and
the third prize solid gold ring by Mrs.
w. j. Mercer. The contest was lively
entered into by nearly all the towns of
the county and Messrs. Cooperman &
Korengold are to be complimented
upon the energy they display in meeting
the competition Of the cigar trade from
the large distributing centers of the
east.
All grades of hard, soft and Ignite
coal at the Langdon Lumber Co.'S.
yard, Orders delivered in any part ol
the city. Phone "a.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Services Sun
day morning at II o'clock. Sunday
school at 12:15. Bible class at 2:3O,
Y. P. S. G. E. meeting at 6:45. Evening
service at $3.50. Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening at 1880. Preaching at
Dresden on Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Rev. G. L. Wilson, pastor.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURcH-The regu-
lar order of service each Sunday at st.
Alphonsus church is as follows; Eow
mass at 500 a. m, high mass at 1890 q.
M, Sunday school at 2:30 p. m., vespers
at 7:3O. Priest, Rev. M. Dougherty.
METHODIST CHURcH-Preaching in
the Methodist church next Sunday at
IL a. m. and 7:30 p. N. Sunday school
at noon. Epworth League at 6:45
p. m. Miss Lottie Marsh, leader. Topic,
"Our Thanks to God.' Subject of morn
ing sermon, "Your Light" In the even
ing, "Llfe Beyond the Cross All are
cordially invited. Rev. DR.. Marsh,
pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services in the
Baptist church next Sunday at IL a. m.
and 7:3O p. m. Sunday school at noon.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
7:3O. Services at Stilwell at 8 o'clock.
All are welcome. Robt A. MacMullen,
pastor.
EPISCOPAL LHutsuH-Church of Our
Saviour, (the Alvord Memorial.) Morn
ing prayer, IL a. m. Sunday school,
IL a. m. Evening prayer, 8 p. m Rev.
G. P. Burleson.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17

Get your measure taken for your
winter suit at the Bee Hive Store.
That's all.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17

All grades of hard, soft and Ignite
coal at the Langdon Lumber Co.'S,
yard. Orders delivered in any part OF
the city. Phone Ga.
"Taint no use to sit down and whine,
When no fish get tangled in your line
Bait your hook with humble bee,
And keep on taking Rocky Mountain
Tea.-Rurke &, Co.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17

The delinquent tax list of Cavalier
county listing real estate taxes for 1903
which became delinquent November 1st
is given its first publication this week
The list this year is of greater than
usual in length, owing doubtless to the
lateness in the marketing of the crop
and the consequent delay in meeting Of
outstanding Indebtedness. The list re-
ceives three publications prior to date
of sale.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
Thousands Cured.

DeWit's Witch Hazel Salve has cured
thousands of cases of Piles. II bought
box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
on the recommendation of our drug
gist,' so writes G. H. LaCroix, of Ia
valla, Tex, "and used it for stubborn
case of Piles. 1t cured me permanently.
Sold by Burke l. Go.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17

For up-to.date clothing 60 to Kelly's
Arcade.
Every sack Of sHannah's Pride" Aosr
i guaranteed.
Next week the Methodist ladies are
expecting to hold their church bazaar.
Unlimited amount of money to Joan
at lowest rates. Mooney, Champine &
Johnston.
Lilly Of the Valley -four at Parsons
Flour and Feed store. Baled hay for
sale. Phone So.
The Hannah mill grinds nothing but
the best hard wheat from which they
mako "Hannah's Pride" flour.
Next Saturday afternoon at three
o'clock the Perseverance club will meet
at the home of Miss Pearl Monroe.
To get your fall plowing done this
fall you should use Flying Dutchman
plow. Sold by Hunter & Stevenson.
Julius j. Friesen and family are ex-
pecting to leave in few days for their
former home at Mountain Lake, MINI.
Union service Thanksgiving Day at
II a. m, in the Baptist church. Rev. G.
L. Wilson will preach. All are welcome.
IT you must trade on credit, that's
different, but if you buy for cash, it will
pay you to try the Bee Hive store
that's all.
All grades of hard, soft and Ignite
coal at the Langdon Lumber Co.'S
yard. Orders delivered in any part of
the city. Phone Ga. Z
Attorney Geo. A. Bangs was legal
visitor here from the Forks last Friday
attending the settling of claims for the
hotel and opera house properties.
States Attorney Price left on Friday
for Bismarck to look after the interests
of the state in the final argument of the
Barry case before the supreme court.
Chas. Hops, we'll known in local
musical circles was Langdon visitor
during the early part of the week. The
old established musical house of Hops
Bros, now has headquarters established
in Chicago.
Mrs. Jno. Scott, of Walhalla, accom-
panied by her son, S. T. Scott, of the
Republican, visited part of the week
with Jas. A. Scott, a brother of Mr..
Scott's at Cartwright, Man. Both returned
to the city ON Tuesdays afternoon
train.
Agent Newcomb, of the Ct. Northern
returned home last week from his
former home in Minnesota where he
has spent month in settling up the
estate of his father, whose death occurr-
ed last spring.
The ladies of the M. E. church will
conduct bakery and sewing sale in
Donovan's Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The sale will commence at 1o'clock in
the afternoon.
The Boston Fruit store was unavoid-
ably closed for few days during the
past week while the proprietoress, Mrs.
Coullard was out of town visiting with
members of her family who are sick.
-. 1o
holiday trade while away.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
DIR. KERR
DENTIST.
Schulke's Block. ....................

Schulke's Block .
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
Mothess Praise It.

Mothers everywhere praise One Min
ute Congh Cure for tho sufferings it
has relieved and the lives Of their little
ones it has saved. A certain cure for
coughs, Group and whoopins cough.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
Attention /!

Owing to a change about to be made
in our business we take this means of
notifying any and all persons knowing
themselves to be indebted to us, either
by note or book account, to call and pay
without delay.
Respectfully Yours,
MERCER e. LAWN.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
So Good

We say it; our customers say it; and
you will say 1t, il you once give our w
B. . trial. It's money we'll invested.
Single smokes, 10 cents.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
STATE LAND SALE DECEMBER 20,

Come in and see Mooney, Cham
pine & Johnson before that date
and make your arrangements fol
money. Get information regard
ing sale.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
WHEAT MARKET.
Langdon Church News||

NoTE:-All lannoaznoements intended for this.
column must reach the Office not later than
Wednesday noon i'll order to insure publicasion
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17
Ct, NORTHERN EXTENSION.
One Hundred Asd Fifty New Men Sent To Ed.
more This Week To Lay Rail.


One hundred and fifty men were
shipped to Edmore this week by the
Great Northern to begin the work of
laying the steel on the 25-mile extern
sion from there to Munich, the new
town at the terminus of the Edmore
branch, located in Henderson township.
The work Of laying the track will be
rushed through as speedily as possible
and trains will be running through
from Lakota to Munich before the close
of the year.
C.J. Kelly handles G & F fur goods.
Best on earth.
Don't forget the place to buy Flying
Dutchman plows is at Hunter & Steven
sons.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-17

Farm loans our speciality. Money
paid same day papers are signed.
Mooney, Champine & Johnston.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
UNDER THE TENTS.

Barnum < Bailey's circus gave their last performance for the season at Springfield, Mo-, Sat- urday, and then discharged their 800 employees with sixteen weeks wages in their pockets.
 Sells Bros. & Forepaugh's shows were in Memphis Satur- day and go south from there into Mississippi towns.
 The United States Carnival Company, which has been occu- pying two blocks of street space in Poplar Bluff the past week and giving whatasthe Citizen calls an abbreviated street fair," go to Batesville this week. The Citizen says of the men in charge of the show that they are law abiding gentlemen and allow no lawlessness.
 Robert Marshall, a Topeka ne- gro, got judgment in the district court of Eastern Kansas recently for $6 against the Sells & Downs circus. He was the wild man of Borneo" in the sideshow for a week, and wore long hair and horns, growled like a bulldog and masticated raw meat. He was discharged because he didn't t act the part well, and was not paid for his weeks work. His salary was $1 a day. He sued for the $6 and the court gave him judgment.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
ONE-WAY RATES.

Every day from Sept. 15 to Oct 15, 1904, the Union Pacific will sell one-way colonists tickets at the following rates, from Mis- souri river terminals, Council Bluffs to Kansas City:
 $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
 $20.00 to Butte, Anaconda and Helena.
 $25.00 to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and many other California points.
 $22.50 to Spokane and Wenat- chee, Wash.
 S25.00 to Everett, Fairhaven, Whatcom, Vancouver, and Vic toria, via Huntington and Spo- kane.
 $25.0 co to Portland and Astoria; :; or to Tacoma and Seattle, via Huntington and Portland or via Huntington and Spokane.
 $25.00 to Ashland, ..ssRoseburg, Eugene, AlbanyIand Salem via Portland.
 From Chicago and St. Louis proportionately low rates are in effect by lines connecting with the Union Pacific to all above points.
 For full information call on or address J. H. LoTHRoP, s, asssa
 903 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 18tOct10
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
' 11EN Aitor.
 Mum ARKANSAS. Old papers - office. JR HubbleACKSON COUNTY. Louisa
 Fum Court Appropriates $12,- 900 for New County Jail and$1, GOO for Poor House
 Building.
Mum ARKANSAS.

Jackson county will have a jail building of her own within another year, quorum court hav- ing appropriated $12,000 Monday morning for this purpose. The building is to be erected east of the court house and will be built under the direction of E. l.. Boyce, the incoming county judge. The unanimous vote of the court upon the measure manifests the confidence the people have in the integrity of MT. Boyce, that he will wisely and honestly admin ister the work of this appropria- tion, and is an evidence of the broad-minded progressiveness of the good people of Jackson coun- ty, and an expression of their good will toward and pride in their county seat.
 The court also appropriated S1,000 for a new poor house building, another pressing need, and $9O0 for a bridge across Vil- lage creek, east of Swifton.
 Other appropriations W CT e made, including $5, each for the county and circuit courts, but this may be changed before adjournment.
 The justices of the peace pres ent were: s. A. Driver, John Gale, John F. Smith, M. s. Lit tleton, A. c. Cummings, J. J. Grant, J. T. McElrath, L. Man. ming, w. N. Nance, A. B. Col Her, A. w. Kelley, J. M. Mardis, L. J. Taylor, Guy Smith, L. B. Harris, L. P. Huey, T. J. Burton, Andrew Johnson. Those absent were w. G. Hogan, F. M. Wolf, w. P. Robinson, 1. P. Phillips, w. H. Edens, w. M. Whitlow.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
GRAND JURY FAILED
 TO INDICT PREACHER. TookssNo Cognizance of Affray N e arl .Texarkana BetweenM Two Baptist Editor
 Preachers.

FaTexarkana, October 1. = The Bowie county grand jury, which has been sin llsession two weeks, adjourned last night. It return ed five true bills for murder in the first degree, two against ne- groes and three against white men. One of the latter was Wesley Traylor, gcity marshal of I2Ashdown, who is charged with killing Tom Jones, an Iron Mountain train porter, at this place on the night of September IS. Traylor is in jail, the court having refused to grant him bail. His trial is set for October 12.
 The grand jury failed to in- dict Rev. J. B. Cranfill, the noted Baptist preacher, formerly edit or of the Texas Baptist Standard, published at Dallas, who was un- Ter bond of $1, ,0O0 from justice >f the peace court on a charge f assault to kill, alleged to have
 committed upon Dr. Hayden,
 of the Texas Baptist Her.
 lso printed at Dallas, on a
 Belt train, few miles
 /,m here on May 12 last.
 .se attracted wide attention l-- Von of the prominence of
 ties.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
WILL NOT ATTEMPT
 TO HOLD MUKDEN.


 London, Sept. 30. Telegraph ing from New Chwang, Sept. 29, a Daily Mails correspondent says:
 "The main force of the Rus sians has retired to the north of Mukden. Strong bodies of troops have been thrown out to defend both Hanks, and the southern approaches to the city have been carefully mined. The indications are that no serious at- tempt will be made to hold Muk- den."
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07

says the Democrat. He has se- cured a clerical position with the Furth- -Gordy Carriage Company on East Markham street and be- gan his duties today.
 Gregory arrived in the city Friday afternoon, where he had been since the trial of John Rob- erts at Judsonia. He will work here until the appealed cases of Dr. Lightle and John Roberts are heard in the circuit court, when he will go there to testify against them.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
THROUGH TOURIST CAR SER
 VICE TO CALEDONIA.

Commencing Saturday Septem- Der 17th, the Iron Mountain Route will inaugurate through car service to Los Angeles, Cali fornia. This is the True South ern Route" via Texarkana and Fl Paso. Special low rate colo nists' tickets to California points will be on sale September 18th to October tn, via Iron Mountain Rc-- ir tickets and reserya-
 D local agent.
 Il. c. TOWNSEND,
 c. P. & T. A.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
.s4RY AT WORK z IN LITTLE ROCK.

Gregory, the young l;Searcy who has played ~rinent part in the fa-
 R. case, and whose ... ;, 4 he was in compa- f, ff,esreneightle and John ! - : otime the grave of I'o,,is I1 'bA, conyicted aoa,s, o,reat ma Roberts up- sas who will rtlng a,1 1he ure from the se isosA' Bee.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
LAWYERS COMMEND
 WORTHY OFFICIALS.
Jackson County Bar Association Compliments Retiring Off, cers Randy and Jones in
 Fitting Resolutions.

At a meeting of the local bar association Saturday afternoon just prior to the adjournment of circuit court, resolutions were framed and adopted compliment ing in the highest terms Sheriff R, w. Randy and Circuit Clerk J. s. Jones, whose terms of of- flee expire next month.
 The friendly feeling of the To- cal bar in appreciation of the courteous treatment of these of ficials and in recognition of their valued and efficient administra- tion of the duties of their offices were also the subject of short responses from each member of the bar. In this Judge Fulker- son joined, giving it as his opin- ion that MT. Randy was the best sheriff in this judicial district, and that MT. Jones was one of the two best circuit clerks in the district, surpassing his running mate, MT. Wycough, of Inde- pendence county, in the neatness of his records.
 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
 Whereas, R. w. Randy is about to retire from the office of Sher- if, and J. s. Jones is about to retire from the office of Circuit Clerk, and this is the last term of this court at which they will serve, and
 Whereas, They have each served the county in their re- spective offices for the past four years, and the members of the bar have had opportunity to ob- serve their work and character; therefore be it
 Resolved, That we commend the said R. w. Randy and the said J. s. Jones as capable, cour- teous, faithful and efficient off, cers, genial, companionable and upright gentlemen and worthy citizens.
 Resolved, That we regret to sever the relations heretofore existing between us, and hope that their paths may be cast in pleasant places and their further work crowned with success. Resolved further, That these resolutions be presented to the court and entered upon the records thereof and published in the city press.
 J. w. PHILLIPS,
 M. M. STUCKEY,
 J. M. BELL,
 c. A. HILLHoUsE,
 Committee on Resolutions. F. D. FULKERsON, Chairman.
 GUsTAvE JONES, Secretary.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
LIVERYMEN FARMERS DRAYMEN

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 Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS-PIERCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07

WANTED At once at our mill camp on the Batesville branch, four miles from Newport, 25 to 50 teams to haul cypress logs. Can easily make $4 per day with single teams. For furthur par ticulars call at office of Mhirhead Shingle Co.,, Newport, ArR. 15btf
Newport weekly independent., 1904-10-07
NEGRO SHOOTING SCRAPE.


 Texarkana, Oct. 1.-In a diffi- culty which occurred in a saloon on Rose Hill last night Boas Gra- ham shot and dangerously wounded Dink Jeter, using a single barrel shotgun, the charge, consisting of birdshot, entering Jeter's back at close range and making a ghastly wound. The injured man is in a serious condi- tion, but it is thought he will re- cover. Both are negroes. The shooter escaped and is still at large.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-26
LIVERY MEN FARMERS
 DRAY MEN

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 Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in l pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 MTATEDC~ ~DIEDCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-26

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Newport daily independent., 1904-01-26

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Newport daily independent., 1904-01-26

Buy Waterman Ideal" pen and be happy. I. D. Price sole agent. 29btf
 Go to I. D. Price for legal blanks of all kinds. Justice blanks a speciality. 29btf
 No meeting of the city council was held Monday evening, owing to the absence of alder men from the city
 White River is falling slowly here, registering 22.8 on the Newport gauge. Black River is also falling at Elgin.
 The Waterman Ideal" is the best fountain pen on earth. Everyone absolutely guaranteed to give satisfaction. For sale only by I, D. Price. 29btf
 The sudden drop in the tenn perature Monday night carried the thermometer down to z de- grees above zero, which is about the coldest weather experienced in this section this winter.
 MT. c. E. Ratcliff, president of the Arkansas Central Railroad, Fort Smith, Ark, writes the Manufacturers Record denying the report that an extension will be made soon from Paris via Russellville and Heber to Bald Knob.
 Don't forget that I. D. Price has on hand at all times a full supply of the famous Water man Ideal" fountain pens. This pen is sold under an absolute guarantee and is without doubt the most practical fountain pen on the market. 29btf
 Man to Man" was on the boards at the opera house Mon day night and seems to have fairly we'll pleased the small au- !
 dience in attendance. Consider ing the weather the company should consider themselves lucky in inducing any to brave such a storm of sleet.
 The Arkansas Bank and Trust Company of Newport, with a subscribed capital stock of $100,- GOO, of which $50,OO0 is paid up, has filed with the secretary of state an amendment adding to the purposes of the corporation the enlarged powers of adminis- tration and other trusts provided l by the last legislature.
 From the Ft. Smith Times so- ciety columns we note a number of events complimentary to Mrs. Board Bond of Newport, among. I which were euchre parties at Mrs. Chas. B. Eads, Thursday afternoon and Mrs. w. B. Cra- vens Friday afternoon; also bridge whist parties at home of Mrs. Clifford Speer, Wednesday afternoon; Mrs. Lyon Saunders, Saturday afternoon; Mrs. Her bert Moulton, Wednesday even- ing. Mrs. Bonds friends con | trived to make her visit a most 1 pleasant one.
 The governor on Saturday evening issued his warrant of ar rest for one Chas. Johnson, under arrest at Piggott, Clay county, on a charge of false pretenses at Poplar Bluff, Mo-, where it is alleged that on October 5, 1903, he cashed a check for S85, when he had no money in the bank and left the state. Johnson is a sa- loon man, and was located at Rector a week ago by Sheriff J. { B. Hogg, who caused his arrest and came to Little Rock Satur- day with a requisition, upon l which he secured the warrant. 1 Little Rock Democrat.
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Newport daily independent., 1904-01-26
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