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Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
FIX BLAME FOR WRECK.
Results of Investigation of Wreck Near Cotter of Two freight Trains
 Conductor Discharged.

The blame has been fixed by the officials of the White River Division for the freight wreck which occurred at Mt. Olive some time since, says the Batesville Guard.
 Conductor A. Fortner has been discharged from the service of the road, and Engineer Tom Hail, who was hurt in the col lision, was given a layoff of fif- teen days.
 The wreck at Mt. Olive was caused by a switch being left open. The regular Cotter local, which was in charge of Conduct or Fortner, had taken the siding at Mt. Olive for dinner, but the crew failed to close the switch, and an extra local, which was following the regular train, collided with them on the siding, resulting in serious damage to the engines, and Engineer Hail, who jumped when he saw that the collision was about to occur, was badly injured about the head. Mir. Hail returned from the hospital but a few days since.
 Conductor Smoky" Dunn, one of the most popular railroad men in the service of the White River Division, is now in charge of the Cotter local.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
25,OOO Coming Here For Homes.


 Chicago, Feb. 7.-Between 15,O0O and 25,000 homeseekers started for the West and South west yesterday by way of Chica- go, Memphis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Omaha.
 According to declarations by passenger men, who have been closely watching the movement which has been going on ever since cheap rates were put into effect last fall, yesterdays movement was a record-breaker.
 It is said that more people have sought homes in the South west in the last three months than ever before during sim liar period.
 John Sebastian, passenger traffic manager of the Rock 1s- land, who has just returned from the Southwest, said the movement of the home-seekers in that direction was almost be- yond belief.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
Marriage licenses.

The following parties have procured a license to wed since our last report:
 w. c. Collins and Girtie Yel- verton, both of Tuckerman.
 G. F. Langston and May John- son, both of Tuckerman.
 John Gibbs and Maude Jen- nings, both of Newport.
 c. c. Porter and Mrs. c. B. Hadden, both of Grubbs.
 c. E. White, Bluefield, w. Va. and Mrs. Emily Matheny, Bates vile.
 H. D. Smith and Hattie Owens, both of Bradford.
 R. J. Anderson and Lena Davenport, both of Newport.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
YOUNG ADLER tiON0RED.
Succeeds MaxfieId As President 0t the first National Bank 0f
 Batesviile.

The resignation of Theodore Maxfeld as president of the First National Bank of Batesvllle, has been accepted, and at a meeting held Tuesday afternoon Nathan A. Adler, formerly vice presl- dent, WAS elected president to fill the vacancy. J. E. FitZhugh, one of the directors, was elected to fill the vacancy occasioned by the promotion of MT. Adler. The officers are now Nathan B. Adler, president; J. B. Fitzhugh, vice president; James P. Coffin, cashier; Robt. Neiil, Jr., assist ant cashier.
 MT. Adler is probably the youngest bank president in Ark ansas, being but 23 years of age, but he is recognized as a business man of exceptional ability, and his election to the responsible position of president of the First National bank of Batesville is an honor worthily bestowed.
 MT. Maxfeld, who resigned as president of the institution did so on account of the intention of the Theodore MaXfield Bank and Trust Co.,, which is the new name of the firm, to establish a bank and trust business in this city. -Batesville Guard.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
To Be fred Next Week.

Perryville, Feb. T. Circuit court opened here yesterday with Judge R. J. Lee on the bench, and Prose cutting Attorney Rhoton looking after the interests of the state. The poodle trials which came here on a change of venue from Pulaski county, will not come up for trial until some time next week. Senator F. o. Butt of Eureka Springs, wbo is in- dicted on the charge of bribery in the last Arkansas legislature, has his trial set for the 18th inst.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
Governor Offers Reward.

Little Rock, Feb. 7. 7.-Governor Davis this morning offered $200 reward for the arrest and identi- fication of the unknown party who committed the criminal as- sault on Miss Hattie Westbrook, near Traskwood some two weeks ago. Deputies from Pulaski county have recently secured the country near Little Rock for the guilty man, without success. The father of the girl has also offered a reward of $200 for the capture of the assaulter.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08

church, conducted by Rev. Wm. Mcintosh, Wednesday evening, was the best service yet. The congregation was larger, the ser mon strong and pointed, and the music by the splendid choir is a very attractive feature of the services.
 An earnest appeal is made that all members of this church and others who would like to see a real revival in this city, come out and assist by your presence. Visitors in the city will receive a cordial welcome.
 MT. Mcintosh will preach Sun- day afternoon at 3 o'clock to men only.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
MADE FATAL MISTAKE.
jonesboro Girl Attempted to Start Fire With Gasoline and Was Burned
 to Death.

Jonesboro, Feb. Miss Lillie Owens, a young girl 15 years old, was burned to death in this city this morning in attempting to kindle a fire with gasoline.
 The girl mistook the gasoline for coal oil, and the entire can exploded from which her cloth ing caught and her entire body was charred and burned.
 She was a sister of Young Owens, who was killed a few months since by a Memphis street car.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
New Candidate in Field.

Dr. w. N. Pierce, a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Tupelo, authorizes the Independ- ent to announce his candidacy for representative from Jackson county.
 He enjoys a fine reputation among his acquaintances, is able and honest and would creditably represent his county if honored by his party in the coming pri- mary.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Grand Iury Makes Final Report and Is DisCharged-Tw0 Criminal Gases
 Given Jury Trials.

The discharge of the grand jury Wednesday afternoon and the meeting of the jury commits sioners Thursday may be taken to mean that the business of the January term of circuit court is well advanced and an early ad- journment is probable
 W. T. Sweat of Weldon, s. w. Harvey of Tuckerman and c. B. Coe of Newport were the com missioners named by the court.
 The trial of Henry Green, charged with burglarizing car in the Iron Mountain yards, De- cember 18, 1905, resulted in an acquittal Wednesday afternoon.
 Arthur Rager, indicted for burglary, misdemeanor and as- sault and battery, was being tried Thursday. He was charged with breaking into Lizzie Robin sons house north of the Iron Mountain tracks.
 GRAND JURY MAKES FINAL
 REPORT.
 The grand jury on Wednesday afternoon made their final re- port and were discharged by Judge Fulkerson. The report states that AT true bills were returned after an examination of 75 witnesses.
 The committee sent to the poor house report the house clean and in good sanitary condition, that the inmates are furnished plenty of good wholesome food, and are kept warm and com fortable.
 The jail was found to be in as good sanitary condition as possi- ble, but wholly inadequate for both county and city prisoners. The jury further says we are glad to be able to report that good progress is being made on the rev county jail, and we be- lieve from an investigation of the plans that it's arrangement is well adapted to the care and security of prisoners. It will be we'll lighted, we'll ventilated, and above all, will be easily kept clean"
 The recommendation is made to the county judge that as soon as finances will permit, that the steam heating plant in the court house be repaired and put in condition to heat the whole court house.
 The report is concluded with paragraph thanking the court, prosecuting attorney and other court officers for courtesies ex- tended and is signed by s. Brasch, foreman and Ben F. Burton clerk.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
ANNOUNCEMENT

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 l This store is your store, it's policy is dictat-
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 Having closed out our entire damaged stock l caused by the recent fire, finds us better equip ! ped to serve your every fancy than ever before. ! Our Spring and Summer line is now in transit, ! and we will show complete brand new stock. 1 We specialists in Mems Apparel and ! you will always find the correct styles here ! Among the famous brands we handle are the | Alfred Benjamin & Co. Correct Clothing, Man. | haitian Shirts, Crown Trousers, Knox Stetson ! and Hawes Hats Edwin Clapp Shoes, Adler | Gloves, Warehouse Cravats, Lord & Taylor ! Hosiery We would be pleased to have you ! call in and inspect our line. Thanking you for your kind consideration, | we beg to remain
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Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
Palace JewelryStore
Both for Price of One

Our daily subscribers are pay ing $4.80 per year for the Daily Independent at 40 cents per month, and to relieve us of the monthly collections and book keeping, and at the same time give our patrons more matter for their money, we are putting on the following clubbing proposi- ton:
 Daily Independent, one year ..,....'....s s4 80 Cosmopolitan Magazine, one year ......,...' 0o Roth one wear .$4 30 Daily Independent, one year ar........,......'& '& eo Womans Home Companion, one year. % Roth one wear ..............$4 80 The price of one
 The Cosmopolitan is now owned by w. R. Hearst, and prom ises to be THE MAGAZINE of 1906, just as Lawson made "Everybody's" pre-eminent in 1905.
 The Woman's s Home Companion is too well known to need men, tion, being regarded by many good critics as the equal of the i Ladies' Home Journal.
 Call at office or make known to carrier your desire in the matter. Respectfully,
 DAILY INDEPENDENT.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
Revival Meeting.

The meeting at the Methodist
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08

Read the Daily and Weekly Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
Letter List.

Following is list of letters remaining uncalled for in the postofice at Newport, Arkansas, Feb ruary ', 1906.
 Barnes, Phe Langsford, Katie Bell, Lillie Mccoy, Nellie Boil, Bob McClaire, Girtrude Brooten, Tenis Mrs Pnkelton, Emma Currie, Annis Pitson, Willie Cleveland, M Mrs People, Bessie Hill, HJ Philips, Jessie M Holland Dan Robinson, Tom Jones' Speedie Saunders, J B Johnson, J A Smith, Clan Kriser, Fred Tolminson, CP Henley, Angrue Wilk, Eugene2 Young, Bell
 When calling for any of the above letters please say advertised" w. B. EMPlE, P. M.
 Read the Daily and Weekly
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08

Are your clothes faded? Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 OF. package, 5 cents.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-08
Public Speaking.

The candidates for circuit judge will address the people at the court house at 7 o'clock pm. Friday. Everybody invited, es- pecially the ladies. 2t.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09
Fatal Loco Weed.

In view IF the fact that tho voyern
,ns,t 10 ost.bl;s,;,o axnor;nant.,
stations Mt different noints in tbe
west for tho nurposo of ,anr,;nr tho
most aHectiye w,y to or,dio.to tho
Ioon wed tho t.,,o,,;, So, 49,
Albnoueroue Jonrn.l will ho of .on-
siderable interest to stoctm ma, .r,,
rapcbers gener,lIv.
".Iocoed horses ore living ,i,sra,,v
IN heans nm tho mosa Hanr th. Dr.
Gr.nds v.l,ov, soid. nroninan.
resident of n. a y.,,ay n..rIosImnas
who w.s in Albrn,aro,o yast.r,,v
uEast NJ Ios Iunas .aros, .ho r;,,.r
and nm tho mesa thora ar. ao.n.I,,
scoras NJ horsas ,v,nr aa.d In ~,
loco woa1 n.tohas Tha Loo !. 81
tbjck aown th.r. 4. ,ooLs M ~.
Immense affair. eaa md .ho weed
h.s oht.;,.d suoh a s,.r, -, tho,.h.,
mr.. 90 and vana,.t;on th.. 49, honsss
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09
Council Meeting.

The town council met Monday
night In regular session. Mayor
Sheridan presided with Councilmen
Moulton, Lord, Riley, Watson and
Clerk Thayer present.
The following bills were allowed:
d. Smith 4 Co., lumber, $2lO.ss; A.
T. Riley, logs, $500; S. r. Arnold,
$500; q. ID. Thayer, salary, 5000;
J. w. Hugus 4 Co., telegram, $l.l0;
Samuel French, health officer, $500;
7. Il. Scott, recording deeds, 1925;
J. w. Hugus Il Co., supplies, 1896;
A. Oldland & Co., supplies, $222; g.
Henry, work on streets, 5000; Light
Co., lights, s'S.5O; w. s. Simons, ac-
knowledging papers, $500; J. l.. Ri
land, printing, 1851; b. l.. Nichols,
salary, ETC., $3.50; Meeker Land K
Irrigation Co., water 1905, 1890
Tee following bills We're allowed
account of street work: F. NJ.
Sinners $500, Dug Sinners $500, Dan
Frost $500, H. Brown 1926, J. w.
Dcula TOusVO, itpDtitS frC.oV, JUN
Fluckey 1920, J. w. Williams $500,
d. Smith Il Co., $500.
II. d. Riley informed the council
that he declined to accept appoint
ment as water collector and Town
Marshal Nichols was appointed to
fill vacancy.
G. NJ. Lord resigned as treasurer
and Mrs. Mary Lord was appointed
to the place.
Ordinance No. 81 was presented,
considered and passed. 1t relates to
sidewalks. Read it in this issue of
THE HERALD.
Council appropriated 5000 for
Fourth of July celebration.
On petition the Meeker Lawn Ten
mis- club was granted the, use of the
town park. The club fixes grounds
at its own expense.
The Meeker Mercantile company
was granted permit to erect scales
adjoining it's premises.
Adjourned.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09
Ordinance No. 81.
An Ordinance concerning the construction
and repair OF sidewalks.
BE It ordained by the Board of Trustees @

An Ordinance concerning the construction
and repair of sidewalks.
BE 1t ordained by the Board of Trustees OF
the Town of Meeker:
section !. Whenever the owners of ma
lority OF the frontage upon either side OF
the Town Of Gseker shnl peition the
Board of Trustees of said town for the CON
struction of n sidewalk along sail side OF
snid street or specified portion thereof, or
whenever the said Board OF Trustees shall
deem such Improvement necessary, the
order said sidewalk to be made and con-
structed.
Section ?. All sidewalks, except as pro-
vided In section hereof, sha II be CONSTRUCT
cd oflumber not less than one and one half
inches IN thickness and six inches in width,
and shall be hid on not less thnn three stills
or Scnntiings ut least two inches by four
Inches in size: the distance bet Seen the
centers OF said stills or scnntlIngs RS lnid on
the ground shall not be greater Inn twenty
structed less thnn four feet In wild H. and on
Main street. between Fourth and seventh
streets. nll walks shall be made eight feet
In width; md on Fourth street mud sixth
street. between Min street and Park aven-
ne, nll walks shall be made six feet In width
sixth streets, NIL wnlks shall be made six
feet in widt :; and all walks within the cor
pornte limits OF this town shnll strictly con-
form to the lot lines and established grndes
-. Section j. The Board OF Trustees OF said
Town mny ut my time authorize sidewalks
to he made and constructed of material
other thnn lumber. hut before any such
walk shnll be laid or constructed permits
sion must be had from snid Iionro OF rrus-
tees, and the material. size, slope md man
ner of contraction thereof must be approved
by snid Board.
section !. All, sidewalks shall he made
and constructed subject to the direction
and control Of the Town Marsha. who IL
hereby constituted the represen :ntive OF
said Town to oversee and regulate the lay
Ing, construction md repair OF sidewalks
within the corporate limits of this Town,
under the orders OF the Bosrd ~ Trustees
OF, md the provisions of this ordiDpnce;
and the repairing Of sidewalks already laid
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09
White River City and Vicinity.

VIM George sold the last of his
Crooked wash horses Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Lyle We're shopping
in Meeker Monday.
H w Walters and H S Baker We're
In this vicinity during the week look
ing at the gas well.
Arthur McWilliams was in this
vicinity Sunday.
Mrs Burdick is at the / V Ranch
visiting her daughter.
Mrs z p Mathes was on the sick
list last week.
Mr. Miner sheared Elmo Foreman's
sheep Saturday and Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09
]. S. Needham
TAILOR
Clothing made to order,
cleaned, pressed
and repaired.
Notice---Divorce Summons.


State of Colorado, County Of Rio Blanco. AZ.
in the County Court.
Enie A: Knight, plaintiff, versus John r.
Knight, defendant.
The people Of the State Of Colorado, to John
greeting:
You are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff, in the County Court Of Rio
Blanco County, state Of Colorado, and an
swer the complaint therein within thirty
days after the service hereof, II served with
within nifty days after the service hereof,
exclusive OF the day Of service; or said &C.
tfon may be regularly set for trial the aaYne
az though such appearance had been made
plant. ~o'
obtain a decree Of divorce, dissoivinR the
bonds Of mntrimony now existing between
plaintin and defendant, on the ground Of
non-support for more than one year prior
20 the commencement Of this action and
Tor desertion and plaintiff prays for the
restoration OF her maiden name and cost Of
SUIT. as Will more fully appear from com.
tached. " Nv
And you are hereby notified that II Won
AL 70 appear, and to answer the said COM
plnint MS above required, the said plaintiff
demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
day OF April A. ID. 1909.
t.r.,1 H. a. wILpnAcx,.
!e 2.ie "a,
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09
THE FOURTH.

A meeting OF citizens WAS held
Wednesday evening and steps taken
to arrange for proper celebration of
the F0urtf at Meeker. A committee
on subscriptions was appointed and
already between $500 and 500 has
been pledged.
Next week committees and plans
will be laid before the public.
Meeker never does things by halves
and will live up to her enviable rep
utation on the coming occasion.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

The genial Jim Hayes was town
visitor Monday. Later THE HERALD
scribe learned that Jim had been
away from home since Satur lay, but
whether an attractive widow or some
young and confiding creature is the
attraction up this way, remains to be
found out. In the meantime we I'M
derstand the embroidery club will
have the matter under discu sion at
its next meeting, and as the ladies'
can discuss the matter better than
THE HERALD. We'll leave it in their
hands feeling that it will be properly
attended to.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

The last part of Strehlke Bros
handsome soda fountain arrived this
week and is now set up. The foun-
tain ID magnificent structure in
Parian marble, onyx, mahogany and
plate glass. We are safe in saying
that not city or town in the state
has more handsome or artistic soda
fountain.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

who, with his family, have been stay
ing at the Cottage hotel for some
time, left Wednesday morning for
Salt Lake. AS soon as they secure
comfortable quarters there, Mr..
Green will return to Vernal, as he Is
reputed to he interested in the devel-
opment Of the hydro-carbon and oil
resources of this section Of the coun-
try.-vernal Express,
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

Forest Ranger-Game Warden Sgd
Moyle was in town yesterday.
Strange, isn't it, how some men have
greatness thrust upon them. How
would II do to ask sgd if there is ex-
ira pay In having the duties of game
warden added to those of ranger, or
is it only glory he receives?-Rifle
RAyaille
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

Joseph B. Adams, who was the
first post trader at the military es-
tablishment here in the early days,
registered Mt Meeker hotel last Sat
urday. Mr.. Adams was enroute to
YRmpa river. He noticed some
changes in this valley in the quarter
Of a century which has elapsed since
he first saw the sparkling waters of
classic White river.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

The rains of early part of week
were followed by a cold spell, which
In turn Was followed by killing ffosts
Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Garden stuff was considerably dam
aged hereabouts.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

lack Mathes, of White River, Wis
tied the metropolis Monday. Mr.. NJ.
says feed on the range in his section
will be better this season than for
fifteen years past.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09
Storklets.

Last Friday II baby girl arrived at
the home of Professor and Mrs. Sell
lers. All well. DIR. French in at
tendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bowers were
the recipients of visit from the
stork Thursday morning, who left a
fine girl at their home. DIR. Hubbard
attended.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

The packing house scandal has
knocked the prices of beef cattle
away down. Fortunately the matter
will be examined into and straighten-
ed out before this section has any
beef to turn off. The expose comes
at a good time.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

The popular J. p. Schermerhorn,
the shorthorn cowman of Rio Blanco,
autographed at The Meeker Satur-
day. It was reported on the "Rialto''
that there was ''doin's" in Masonic
circles on the evening in question
hence ]. Ps presence in the city.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

J. J. Hendricks has returned to
White river after spending most Of
the winter and spring on Grand river,
where he suffered great deal with
rheumatism. Mr.. Hendricks is now
feeling very we'll.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

Rev. c. McMichael, from Arapa-
hoe, Neb., will preach his first SER
mon in the Methodist church Sunday
and it is predicted that large con-
gregation will be on hand to greet the
new minister.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

III. r. Walker, IA prominent young
man of Grand Junction, was a guest
at the Meeker Thursday. Mr.. Walker
will spend the summer at tile Cross
4 ranch.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

Last Saturday was Master Harry
Wears ninth birthday, ard about
thirty-five of his young friends and
acquaintances (boys and girls made
the occasion II pleasant one by re-
pairing to his residence in Powell
park, when Master Harry entertain
ed all present in fine style.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

The Last issue of the Vernal Ex-
press contains a ''wild-eyed" article
announcing an exodus Of Indians
from the Uintah country. The days
of Indian wars are over.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

The Yampa Leader came out last
week In the shape Of profusely IL
lustratsd special number, with good
write ups Of the Yampa valley and
all Important points In Routt county.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

Lon Adams was in Monday from
headquarters in the field" of the
Clark surveying outfit. Mr.. Adams
reports four different parties operat-
ing in the Yampa river country.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

Hay & Woodbridge had u bunch of
this week, but the returns would in
dictate that they didn't pay for the
feeding.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

Strawberry Day means Glenwood
on June l8. The program of course
includes free pool and free straw
berries and cake, etc. There will also
be the usual big open air dance and
many band concerts, all free.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

For i1ne carriage and buggy paint.
ing go to the Harp-JoHantgen shop
For sale, cheap, one open stick buggy
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

d. f. ellison, driller, and J. A.
Daley, tool dresser, for the Union
Oil company, arrived from Titas-
vile, Pa, Wednesday and departed
for Rangely yesterday. Mr.. ellison
comes highly recommended rs II
competent driller. Work on Union
PROPERTY will be commenced Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

Don't forget the daytime 18th u,
Glenwood .Springs-Strawberry Day
Use The Midland Route.
The Meeker herald., 1906-06-09

All aboard for Glenwood for Straw
berry Day, June 18th. Be sure your
ticket reads Midland Route.