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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

ever hold All honorcd place IN the his
tory of Richdeld Bishop Nelson Heg-
gins was the presiding Elder and the
leading spirit, The others were An
drew Paulson, Mr., Glen, George oglevie.
Hans o. Hansen, c. O. Hansen, Albert
Lewis, Judge Smith, and August Mel
son. All the hardships and struggles
incident to the settling up OF new
country were endured by these sturdy
pioneers.
First Buildings.
After two years Of strenuous work
they succeeded in making a few dug
outs and handmade adobe houses. Al
bert Lewis built the first house, which
was constructed OF cedar posts. willows
and mud. They had also been sue
cessful In breaking up come land and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

Like the Lattrr-day Saints the world
over, the Richfleld people like amuse-
ments. In the early days they had
theaters, dances, concerts, etc, IN the
Westinghouse, but today II owns an
opera house and a dancing pavilion.
Richfleld Is now in the Tri-State The
atrlcal circuit. The court house was
erected in '92 and is built of brick. II
contains well equipped offices for all
OF the county officials. and is modern
In every respect.
Water Supply.
Up until 1903 the city received its
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
Public Buildings.


Joseph A. Young. but It soon after
wards failed The leading men then
got together and established the Rich
field Cooperative Mercantile Institu-
ton. This house continued In BUSH
ness until '97. when the u. c. NJ. /,
took control. In 80 it was purchased
by Thomas Ogden g. Sons.
The Workingmen's Store was or
ganized In the late 70's and continued
In business until 1900. As the popu-
lation increased. and the resources OF
the town were developed, other BUSH
ness houses sprang into existence,
among the foremost being the j. NJ,
Peterson and Co.'s big department
store on South Main. and later the
Model Mercantile Co., and The Regu-
lator Co.
The first bank was established in
1883 by Jas. NJ. Peterson with capital
stock OF $4,000. 1t is today one OF the
strongest banks in the state doing an
extensive business, not only in south
ern Utah. but throughout the entire
country. Mr.. James NJ. Peterson. son
of N. NJ, Peterson, an enterprising
young man OF unusual business ability.
is its president.
In 1899 the Richfeld Commercial
bank was established with a capital
stock OF $4,000. which was increased
In 1904 to $4,000. Under the able
management Of Guy Lewis II has also
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

There was q ready and willing res
Spouse, and by "A the town numbered
about one hundred families. a public
school was again established, and there
was one store, owned by VIM, Ander-
ston. The stock In trade consisted Of
probably one can Of coal oil, q bolt Of
calico, a little tea and coffee, and some
sugar and salt. The young lady who
wanted a new dress might consider her
self very fortunate and handsomely
trlgged out II she could secure few
yards Of Powered calico to make 1t
from,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

water supply From wells and largs
spring northwes OF the town; but ih
1902 Richheld was bonded for SlhVV'
and special tax levied. With 'hi'
money a water system was instaheal
which furnishes the city with an abun
dant supply OF as pure and fresh wa's.
as can be foune In Utah. The totaII
cost of the water works system wa'
$4,000.
Electric Light.
In 1904 an electric plant, operated oy|
steam power was Installed by Thoma'l
Brown, which furnishes the city w'u|
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

Up until 1903 the city received its
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Teachers Elect Officers.

The Arkansas Teachers Associa. tion, in annual session at Little Rock. elected the following officers Pres ident, J. Ii. Reynolds of the Univers- ity of Arkansas. Fayetteville: record ing secretary. Miss Annie Mae Gate wood of Lonoke; treasurer. Miss Sue Barclay Little Rock. F. W. Miller is hold-over corresponding secretary. Vice presidents for congressional dis. tricts: First district T A Futrall, Marianna; second district, H. S Tray Tor, Hazen; third district. w. II. Croxsdale, Springdale; fourth district. w F. Turner. Atkins; fifth district, ] w. Sallis, Clarksville; sixth district. A. J. Meadors. Lonoke; seventh dis trict, D. l.. Paisley. Hope. The asso- citation made pr. A. C. Milar. former president of Hendrix college. a life member, and he is the first person to receive that honor.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
BRIEF MENTION.

Wm. Breen. one of the oldest resi-. dents of Fort Smith. is dead.
 The hotel of the Crossett Lumber company at Crossett burned
 c. c. Childers, convicted in Law. renee county of carrying pistol, was pardoned
 The receipts of the Little Rock postoffice in 1904 were s13S,373.42, a gain of thirteen per cent.
 The stock of the Eureka Springs Tea and Coffee company was seized by the sheriff under writ of attach ment.
 George R. Foster died at Pea Ridge at the age of S7 years. He was one of the oldest residents of Benton county
 Farmers from Sevier, Pike. Nevada, Hampstead. Howard and Lafayette counties met at Hope and adopted a resolution to hold cotton and reduce the 1905 acreage onefourth.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
J. G. hartigan Killed by Train.

John c. Hartigan. superintendent of the Arkansas division of the Iron Mountain route. with headquarters in Little Rock, died in Chicago Decem- Der 2S from injuries received the pre- vious night by being struck by an Hi nois Central suburban train Mir Hartigan was in Chicago spending the holidays with his family and while crossing track in the blizzard was struck by the train, his arm broken and internal injuries inflicted. MT. Hartigan was 5s years of age and had been in the railroad business forty years, thirteen years of which he was assistant general superintendent of the Illinois Central during which time he had charge of the fast ser vice from Chicago to the worlds fair grounds. He went with the Iron Mountain at Little Rock April 15. 1902, resigning a superintendency on the Santa Fe. He is survived by a wife and three sons. The funeral took place at Chicago.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
1BE MEX IN ARKANSAS. NEGRO TEACHERS OF STATE ASK
 FEDERAL AID.
EVENTS Of 4 WEEK BRIEFLY CHRoAIClED
United States District Attorney w. G. WhippIe and Register of Land Of. flee H. II. Myers Endorsed for Reappointme
Aged White Man lynched.

1t the hands of mob of 700 peo- pie Louis Allwhite was lynched at the scene of his alleged crime at Newport December 31 Mob spirit had been evident for the past two days. as the coroner's inquest began to secure ey- idence which fastened the crimes of the rayishing and murder of Mrs. Rachael Kinkannon and her daugh- ter, Mrs. Amelia Mauldin. on the Jacksonport road. two miles from Newport. Christmas morning. The mother and daughter were bound upon a mission of charity to the bed side of the latter's husband. when Allwhite and son. according to the confession of the boy. met them dragged them into a nearby ravine and ravished and murdered both The son further testified that they sook tho body of the older woman and threw it into the river. and would have done likewise with the daughter. but party was coming along the road, and they had to flee This party saw the dead body. and until they passed Allwhite and son were hidden behind the trees. near by. and then escaped. Blood was found upon the elder Allwhite's coat, and the boys story was corroborated by many circumstances. but the fath CT died protesting his innocence, and his last words were. You will later hang another man for the crime yon are now killing me for"
 The father and husband of the mur- dered women. an intirm man of over GO years. was carried to the scene of the hanging. After the inquest verdict, fixing the guilt of the crime and double murder upon Loni All white and son. Newton. every effort had been taken to hold back the mob.
 The sheriff and guards were over powered but only the elder Allwhite was taken by the mob. He was walked two miles and hanged from a trestle. He never trembled nor shed a tear. nor did his voice ever be- tray the least emotion.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Logan County Has Double Tragedy.

Near Carolan, Logan county. Chas. Taylor, farmer, shot his wife, kill ing her instantly. then shot himself through the heart. About four weeks ago Taylor and his wife separated. she filing a divorce suit against him, charging him with cruel treatment. Each had employed counsel and was preparing a defense. Mrs. Taylor, in company with an old lady and her 12-year-old son. went to her husbands S home after some of her personal ef. fleets she had left. Her husband ask ed her if she intended to compromise her suit. She replied that she would not. Taylor then got pistol and shot his wife There was no one pres ent except the old lady neighbor, and some small children. The old lady did all she could to prevent the killing of Mrs. Taylor. but was over powered. She immediately left and gave the alarm, when neighbors went to the home and found both Taylor and his wife lying near each other, dead
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Thanks for Invitation.

The secretary of the board Of trade of Little Rock has received the following reply to the recent invita- tion sent 10 President Roosevelt to visit Little Rock on his trip south next spring:
 White House. Dec 2S. 1904 My Dear Sir-Your recent favor has been received, and the president heartily appreciates the kind invita- ton extended to him by the Little Rock board of trade to visit your city. No plans have yet been made for a visit to the south, but should the president later on decide to take a trip your wishes will be given careful consideration.
 Thanking you cordially in the presidents behalf for your courtesy, l am very truly yours.
 'Wm. Loeb. Jr.
 Secretary fO tho President h
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Little Rock Has Biq Fire.

Fire at Little Rock on the morning of December 31 destroyed the new four-story warehouse and office build ing of the Little Rock Furniture com pany with loss of s150000, and the ham Commission company with loss of $30,000. The fire originated in the latter building and spread rapidly to the new brick structure adjoining The fire department was powerlesS and could do nothing beyond saving surrounding property
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Primary Election at Little Rock.

At city primary election held in Little Rock January 3, the following were nominated by the democrats to be voted for at the city election April h: Mayor. w E. Lemon, for a sec. ond term; city treasurer, George w. Rogers. for third term; police judge, Peter Schmuck, for second term and seven aldermen. Judge w NJ Kayanaugh and Lewis Rhoton were nominated for school directors to be voted for May 27 The only contests were for treasurer and school direc- tors
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Little Rock Theater Has Fire.

A candle used by workman of the heating plant ignited the capital thea ter at Little Rock and one of the stage boxes was burned with loss of $500. The heating apparatus had been out of order and the workman had been sent to adjust the fixtures He was working with a candle, when the woodwork caught fire, and when he realized what had happened the fire was beyond his control A general alarm was turned in and the entire department responded. It took an hour to control the fire. and as soon as the house could be cleared of smoke the performance of Ghosts" proceeded The fire caught at 6:15 D m. One of the members of the company lost her wardrobe
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Electors Meet January y.

Tho democratic presidential cleo tors, elected at the national election last November, will meet at Little Rock Monday. January 9. to arrange for casting the electoral vote of the state for Parker and Davis. The gov ernor will furnish them with a list of the successful candidates for elector and formal ballot for president will follow Then messenger to take the vote to Washington and deliver it to the president of the United States sen ate, will be chosen. The electors will receive $4 a day and their mileage to Little Rock and back home.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
No Dates for Essex Park.

The Western Jockey Club at it's meeting in Chicago refused to change the dates allotted to the Essex Park Jockey Club near Hot Springs. which it was contended, did not compare ia vOrably with those allotted the oppo- sition track. A turf war is probable. Gov. Davis of Arkansas is quoted as saying that he will enforce the law against the Western Jockey Club tracks and prevent betting by order. ing the arrest of all persons receiving or making bets. Captain Rice of Lin Park track
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Texarkana Postoffice Eiuht.

The republican state central com mittee met in Little Rock in execu tive session December % and made the following recommendation for federal offices in Arkansas:
 United States District Attorney. Col w. C. Whipple, for reappeintment
 Register Land Ofse. H. II. Myers for reappontment.
 Assistant District Attorney. U S Bratton.
 Postonlees-Cotton Plant. r. H Kennedy; Augusta. F. F. Blackman Arkansas City, Harry Thane; Ben ton, NJ. P Westbrook; DeQueen, J. R Hudson: Marked Tree. E. Ritter; Huntington. ] T. Reding; Blytheyille J. II. Edwards Hamburg. Ben w Allen; Paris, J. A Foster, Hazen, C. H. Tisdale.
 Consul at Bahai Brazil J. Wilson Pettus, Fort Smith negro.
 In regard to the TeXarkana post office a resolution was adopted refer ring the selection to the people of TeXarkana, ordering that primary election be held. under the direction of the campaign committed
 A resolution was adopted giving the chairman authority to call meetings of the executive committee only in future
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Hot Springs Drummer Killed.

w. D. Claiborne, a Hot Springs ho- tel drummer, was shot and killed on a Rock Island train at Hot Springs January 1 by Deputy Constable Law renee Lloyd. The coroner's jury ex- onerated Lloyd. as the evidence went to show that Claibourne was attempt ing to draw pistol when Lloyd fired. Claibourne's son had been ar rested and the officer learning that he was going to leave the city. had boarded the train to remonstrate with the father.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Secretary to the President"
Injunction Against Street Railway.

In the suit brought by the city of North Little Rock against the Little Rock Railway and Electric Company, to restrain them from proceeding with the street railway under a franchise granted by the city council of Little Rock. Chancellor Hart at Little Rocl, made the temporary injunction per manent He held that the city of Little Rock had no authority to grant the franchise after the vote on sep aration had been taken. though the result had not been declared because of an injunction by the supreme court.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Officer Shot Ncuro.

Dr. Burton, a negro, was fatally shot at Little Rock by Constable Jones while resisting arrest. A depu- ty had gone to the house where Bur ton lived to serve notice upon a woman to vacate. but was chased away by Burton at the point of a pistol The deputy. who was unarmed, re- ported the affair to Constable Jones, who with posse went to arrest Bur ton. They met him in the street and he began running and shooting. when bullet from the officers gun brought him down.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Arkansas Gets Southern Teachers.

According to telegram sent from Jacksonville. Fla, by State Superin- tendent of Public Instruction J. II. Hinemon. the board of directors of the Southern Educational Convention, has recommended that the next ses- sion be held in Arkansas. The ses- sions will be held in Hot Springs the week after Christmas and the Arkan- sas teachers will probably meet at the same time. The convention was secured for this state through the hard work of Mir Hinemon.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Federal Aid Asked by Negro Teachers.

The Negro State Teachers associa- tion, at it's annual session at Little Rock adopted the following resolution asking for federal aid in furthering elementary and common school work:
 Whereas, much of the illiteracy in different parts of the country is nat ural in it's source through slavery and immigration; and.
 Whereas, this illieeracy is so great in some portions of the country as to be a menace to the nation; and,
 Whereas. the Morrell and Hatch bills which created and endowed ten state agricultural and mechanical col leges, and ten experimental stations, are precedents for the appropriation of national funds to states for edu- cational purposes, the Colored State Teachers association of Arkansas, as sembled in Little Rock. respectfully petitions the congress of the United States for national appropriation to the state in proportion to illiterates. for elementary and common school ed ucation, including the following pro NiSIOHS.
 "1. The appropriation to be under the general supervision of the United States commissioners of education, and to be administered comparatively with the several states to encourage and supplement, not to suppIant. state and local taxation for elementary and common school education
 "2. In state and localities where there are separate schools for the diff ferent races, the appropriation to be divided between the races in propor- tion 10 the iliterates.
 ''3. The appropriation to be limited to a period so that at the close the state and local taxation will provide for permanent educational needs"
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
State Sheriffs' Association.

The Sheriffs Association of Arkan- sas. at it's annual meeting held in Lit as follows President, F. F. Kitch- ems. Phillips county; vice president. George R. Kelley. Saline county; sec retary. c. C. Kavanaugh. Little Rock; treasurer. James Gould, Jefferson county. A resolution was adopted asking the legislature to make pistol carrying a felony. The next meeting will be held July 12, 1905.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Received Educational Exhibjt

The Arkansas educational exhibit at the worlds fair has been received by the department of education at Lit tle Rock, after being in transit from St Louis nearly month. It com prlses t9 crates, consisting of work by the students of the deaf mute, blind school. University of Arkansas. Lit tie Rock, Hot Springs. Argenta. Eure- ka Springs, negro Baptist and Pine Bluff negro schools.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Date for Unveilins Monument.

April 12 has been set for the un- yelling of the $lO,000 monument to the ex-Confederate soldiers of Arkan- sas, now being constructed by Sculp- tor Ruckstuhl at Paris, France, which will be located on the new state cap itol grounds. The monument associa- tion will meet in Little Rock Febru- ary 1 to prepare the program. The exact location of the monument has pot yet been fixed but it will be near the entrance of the capitol
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Negro Would Remain Out of State.

Charles Butler, negro, was ar rested in St. Louis with large quan- tity of diamonds in his possession
 First he said he had robbed a store in Omaha but later confessed that he was the burglar who robbed so many houses in Helena of diamonds recent ly. He begged the St Louis chief to have him sentenced there, saying he would accept life sentence there in preference to returning to Arkansas
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Asylum Name May Be Chanqed

In his biennial report to the board of trustees, Superintendent H. c. Stinson of the Arkansas state lunatic asylum, recommends that the legisla- ture change the name of that institu- ton to the Hospital for Nervous Dis cases" During 1903 there were 146 patients admitted and in 1904 ts4ere were 90 patients admitted. total of 236 during the two years, making the total number of patients 763
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Killed While Oilino ShaftIno

Lee Whitelaw, negro employe of the Thomas Manufacturing company at Little Rock was caught in shafting while on a ladder repairing a belt His body was whirled around several hundred times before the machinery could be stopped, and all of his limbs knocked of. He had been employed in the machine shop twelve years.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
leNee Line Completed.

The lower St. Francis leyee line has been completed from New Madrid, Mo. to Walnut Bend. Ark. just above Helena. IL is POS miles long The last shovelful of earth was thrown December 30. but there is yet much work to be done in shaping up the embankment
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Negro League to Be Chartered.

At the annual meeting of the Negro State Business Mems league held in Little Rock. a committee was appoint ed to arrange for the incorporation under the laws of Arkansas of that body. The sessions extended over several days and were attended by a large number of delegates The as sociation was organized several years ago and has branches in many towns of the state.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Sensational Offer Made.

The farmers of Union county. at a meeting, agreed to plant less cotton next season. It is stated that a gin ner of that county with a capacity of 200 bales season. received an offer of $500 to make report to the gov ernment that he had ginned 1000 more bales than he really had.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Judqment in Railroad Suit.

In the federal court at Little Rock Judgment was given for the plaintiff for $44,000 in the case of Carey Bros. against the DalhoY Construction com pany. The two firms were partners in contract for the construction of the Little Rock and Fort Smith rail road and were unable to reach a set uement without resorting to the courts.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-06
Arkansas Had Nineteen Lynchinos

A compilation made in Chicago of lynchings in the United States in 1904, shows that of the 90 reported, Arkan- sas had 19, more than any other state Georgia and Mississippi were next in order The number of legal execu- of He.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-10-20

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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-10-20

Ensllshmen have submitted to the
name Of John Bull as suited to the ma
tiOnal character. A scotchman e San
dy. The IFishman derives his name,
Paddy. from his national patron saint,
while an ancient nursery rhyme 70
cords the fact that Tafy was q Welsh.
man. English sailors call the French
men, IN contempt, Johnny Crapaud,
but 70 France he IL Jacques Bon
hQmme, 81, e g .RQurgsoia y Prqd-
h0mme. Cousin Michel IL the name By
which the German Ii known to the
contlnentap nation. Mynheer sums up
the Dutch, while the switzeT rejOieeS
in the name Of Colin Tampon. Don
WhlskeFandOs IL almost a national
nickname for the Spaniards, dating
from EliaAbethan times. Italians are
known as LASzarOni and Danes as
DanskerB.