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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-17
go Grande AnnuaI Aleetlng.

Denver, Cole. Oct. 17.-At the annual
meeting OF Observation-Disclosures Of the Den
yer & Rio a6rande railway in this city
the old board of directors was re-elect-
ed. 3 No other important business was
Transacted fiscal year ending June
go was the nest PROSPEROUS the COM
pany ever had. The gross income was
19.94s. 239 an increase OF S2.T24,598 over
the previous year. The surplus carried
to profit and less vas 3156, sS8s
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MRS. DAVIS DEAD.
Widow Of the Late President Of
the Confederacy
Passes Away in New York at
the Age of so.
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA.
After an Illness Lasting But a
Few Days.
A Woman Of Unusual Force and
Mentality.
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA.

New York. oct. 17.-Mrs. Jefferson
Davis, widow Of the president Of the
Confederacy. who had been i'll for a
week at the Hotel Majestic in this city.
died al 1925 o'clock last night. Death
was due to pneumonia induced by a Sc
we're cold which Mrs. Davis contracted
upon her return from the Adirondacks.
where she had spent the summer
-,,o~+h~
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New York. Oct. I7.-SUGAR-Raw sugar
steady. Fair refining. 21sci centrifugal, %
test, &c; nolasses sugar. BIC. Refined SUI
gar steady Crushed. $50; powdered, $500;
;, CoFFEE-Market steady. No. 7 Rio.
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Cotton MARKET.

Galveston, Tex, Oct 17.-COTToN-Mar-
ket lower. at 115zc per pound
New York. Oct 17.-COTTON-Sale to-
day, none. Spot cotton closed quiet. Quo
tations per 100 pounds: Middling uplands,
$11.25; middling gulf, 81 So
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MEATS

Fancy sirloin Steak. n. ......15c
Rib Roast of Beef. 10 .1Oc
Fancy Butterine. rb........1O c
Good steak. 2 lbs. 15c
Plate Boiling Meat, ID ..........415c1
Fancy California Hams. ID &c
Choice Breakfast Bacon, lb..... .18c
Dressed Spring Chickens. Id. 15c
Dry salt Pork. ID. ..............1Oc
Family Lard. 3 lbs...........2 5c
Calf Brains. lbs .-.......... .15c
Fancy Pot Roasts. lb..........S Sc
Pure Pork Sausage Jour own
make9 2 lbs for -.---..-.....- 25c
Fresh oysters (selects) quart. 45c
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Wall ST., New York, Oct 17.-sTOCKS-
Opening prices of stocks were higher than
last night, except for the Trunk lines,
which dropped slightly. The principal
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furnished By Cope & Co. Ia Kan. Aval
POTLTRY-Hens, Sc ID; spring chick
FGGS-Fresh, &c.
BUTTER-F'resh country, l6Q1sc.
HAY.
FURNISHED by the City Hay Market All
Quincy street.
PRAIRIE HAY-NeWs 500: baled. &c.
ALFALFA HAY-Loose. $10.0061100.
Topeka. Oct IT.
rPrices paid in Topeka this week, based
on Boston ouOtations.1
GREEN SALT CURED. .......-........1 21kc
NO. / TALLOW .---------.-..-.--....---.9 1<e
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FURNISHED by J. E. GaIl, Commissions.
Grains. Provisions, Cotton ana Stocks.
Office 10 W. Sixth st. Phone 49,
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Furnished by J. z. Gall. Commissions
Grains, Provisions. Cotton and Stocks
ONCE 10 W. Sixth St. Phone 4S6.I
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Furnished by Charles Violin Packing ca
Yards close at noon on Saturdaysl
- Topeka, Oct. II.
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Liverpool opening cables. Wheat I'D
lower; corn unchanged.
Liverpool, $50 p. m. Wheat 1s@Hd high
err corn 144Ssd higher.
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Kansas Citz I've Sol saIeg Toaaz.

1.-THE following sales were made today at
the stock yards, Kansas City, No, and
telephoned to The Topeka State Journal
by Cay, Robinson & Co, live stock COM
mission merchants, with offices at all
principal stock yards.l
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KANSAS DILN-
CATTLE-R Receipts today. 1900 head.
Market slow to steady.
Receipts today, 10000 head Mar
ket 5d10c lower Bulk OF sales, S. 200
ESQ., top. $685.
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California Point S25. 00-Santa Fe.
Tickets on sale daily commencinz
August 9th to Oct. S1st. Good IN
Tourist Sleeping cars and free Chair
ears
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[ F.urnished BY ]. 3. CAN, ComnllssionF.
Grains Provisions. Cotton and Stocks.
e'ffice 40 ". Sixth St Phone 1861
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Kansas CITY. Mo. Oct 17.-CATTI f.
Receipts today, 1900 head, including 1890
head Of sOutherns. Market steady to weak
Native steers, S42S@6.75; southern steers,
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Chicago, Oct. Il.
Open High Low Close Yes

National Board of Trade Kansas CITY.
FURNISHED by ]. E. Gall, Commissions.
Grains Provisions. Cotton and Stocks
Office 40 w. Sixth st. Phone 1851
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RooseveIfs send Confidence,

Washington. oct. 17.@President
Roosevelt today sent the following
telegram to Mrs. J. Addison Hayes,
expressing the sympathy of Mrs
Roosevelt and himself over the death
of Mrs. Jefferson Davis:
The White House, Washington,
- October IT.
Mrs. j. Addison Hayes, Hotel Ma
jestic. New York City:
Pray accept the most sincere sym
pathy of Mrs. Roosevelt and myself
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt
also have sent flowers for the funeral
of Mrs. Davis.
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HEIFERS ..........s-ss............ 5000 q
COWS ........sss.s...s..ss.s z6O6D3.00
BULLS ...... .s......ss--..s..s.. 40012. "a
LIGHT EALAXk1k ..s..-4ss.......s.. 4o0aD4. q
HEAVY CALVES .;..-....-..-..... SbeG14.01
Send Only GOOD caves not only half fed
GRASS CATTLE.
~ -
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THE TYPoeRAPtlIcAL UNION.

The local typographical union held
 an interesting sessicn Sunday after
 room. The most important matter to
 come before the organization was the
 presentation and acceptance of the report of the committee appointed to wait upon the employing printers of the city with a view of securing an eight hour day. It will be remember ed that every shop in town readily ac. Guiesced to the demand made upon them by the union men, and the com- mittee so reported The local print CTS feel that they have gained great victory, considering the fact that the typographical union here is not numerically strong Much credit, for the reduction of work hours. how ever, is due the employers, who made no complaint whatever, but readily siened the agreement, eXhibitino a rerfect Willingness to accede to the demands of the union men.
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R R. ADAMS DEAD .-----'- K 4 lsa aa!Asl. 4i tsat ae1 jjaI WAS PROMINENT CITIZEN AMI PLANTER OF JEFFERSON
 COUNTY. Tie Funeral Took Place Sunday and 1t Was Conducted by
 Rev. Ramsey.

E. R. Adams passed away at his home at Cornerstone about [ o'clock Sunday morning. Mr. Adams was one oi the county's old and highly respect. ed citzens and Wieided much influence i'll the county's affairs. being prom lnent planter for many years. He leaves two daughters.
 The remains were brought here for burial Sunday morning on the 10:: 30 train over the Pine Bluff Arkansas River railway, and the funeral took place from the par]ors of the Holder ness sFitzhueh company, Rev. T. '. Ramsey, pastor of the First Methodist church in this city, officiat ng.
 The pail bearers were s. c. Alexan- der, Jr., Will Nichol, John Dellmon, r. M. Roane, G. l.. Madding, Joe AL eXander, H A. Mccoy and Joe AL theimer
 The Holderness-Fitzhugh company had Charge of the funeral arrange ments
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RESOLUTION OF ENDORSEMENT

Whereas, The Central Trades and Labor council of Pine Bluff. Arkan, sas, did at it's last meeting in Janu- ary, 1905, unanimously endorse the candidacy of Edwin J. Kerwin for county and probate judge; and,
 Whereas, The result of that election was that our friend. Edwin J. Kerwin, was successful and elected by flat tering majority, he having received the unanimous support of all union men of Pine Bluff. Arkansas Now, therefore.
 Be it resolved. That We. the repre- sentatives of the labor unions assem- bled in regular meet 'ng as the Gen. tIal Trades and Labor council. do hereby endorse Judge Edwin J. Ker- win for his endorsement term as coun. ty and probate judge, and assure him that our support and endorse ment. which was then and i, now, freely given, will be as unanimous as it was when he was a candidate be- fore
 We endorse Judge Kerwin for re- election because he has ever proven himself to be the friend Of the workingman and the labor unions; both as a legis- lator and a county official; because he has served all of the people of Jeffer- son county alike. We endorse him because he has been faithful to every trust reposed in him. We especially and more particularly endorse him for reelection because he has, regardless of consequences. polit cal or otherwise, protected those who are not in posi- ton 10 protect themselves-the widows anl orphan children of Jeffer son county.
 w. w. Fisk, President.
 Joe Cook.
 James Rogerson.
 Frank R. Pierce, Committee Central Trades and Labor
 Council.
 Frank R. Pierce. Secy. (Seal of Central Trades and Labor council) Endorsed at their meeting held on the night of January 1, 1906.
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JUDGE kERWIN APPOINTS BRIDGE AND HOSPITAL
 MiSSiONERS.
Leo M. Andrews and w. D. Hearn for Bridge and Isaac Dreyfus and
 Maj. H. H. Hum for Hospital.

County Judge F. J. KerWin has ap. pointed the commissioners for the proposed free bridge, appointing MeSsrs. Leo M. Andrews and w. D t2e levying court.
 The leVying court of Jefferson coun- made an appropriation of $2deoO upon the solicitation and presen ation to the s-nS of facts sufficient to warrant the applbpriation by business men of Pine Bluff and the appropriation hay ing been made for the purpose of getting soundings, and if deemed prac- ticahle by the commissioners of building and owning by Jefferson county a steel bridge across the Ar kansas r:ver at Pine Bluff in conjunc- ton with an independent line of rail- way to aid the commercial facilities of Pine Bluff and Jefferson county; and at the time there having been made 'tiiu uieu WllH lIc county CUuTI OI Jel- ferson county good and sufficient in- identifying bond securing the county against losses; and at the same time there having been offered resolution naming and suggesting as commits sioners to act in conjunction with the county judge as chairman for the pur- pose of building the bridge, if deem- ed advisable by the commissioners. w. D. Hearn and Leo M. Andrews, and the law being that whenever it is deemed advisable for the benefit of the county to build bridge across and over navigable stream that the county court appoint commission of two competent persons, who shall be property holders and taxpayers of said county and who in conjunction with the ounty judge shall consti- ute a board of commissioners, Judge kerwin has appointed w. D. Hearn and Leo M. Andrews, who are compe- tent persons, property holders and tax laYers, as cOmmisS' 'Oners to act in con Junction with the county judge as a board of commissioners for the p,lr- poses stated.
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SENATOR BUTT TO BE TRIED AT PERRYVILLE ON BRIBERY CHARGE FEB.
 RUARY 13. Ellis and Gross Also Take Changes to PerryviIle, and May Be
 Tried in February

The next bribery case growing out of the investigation made by the Pu- laski county grand jury last summer to be tried will probably be that of Senator Festus 0. Butt of Carroll county, whose case has been set for trial February 1a at Perlyville, says the Little Rock GaZeteA
 The cases of Senator A. T. Gross and John A. Ellis, a former mem ber of the Pulaski county grand jury, who are also under indictment on bribery charges. bave not yet been set for trial, but it is expected that they will be taken up at the February term ofethe Perry circuit court
 Ellis, Gross and Butt have taken changes of venue to Perry county and an effort will be made to have all their cases disposed of during February. The Perry court will open Monday, February 5, and the first week will be devoted to local cases, which include murder case, The poodle cases and at least one of the thirteen cases against F. Fl. Lake, who is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, will then be taken up Judge Lea will hold the court at Perryville.
 Those who are under indictment on charges growing out of the bribery ivestigation and who have not taken their cases to Perry county havo made no effort to have their cases set down for trial and none of them will be taken up at this term, which will close in time to permit Judge Lea to go to Perryville. The next term--Will- open on the first Monday in March -
 The Pulaski county grand jury will reconvene Monday anl it is expected that there may be some new develop nents in the poodle investigation. Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton stated yesterday, however, that he could not tell at this time what would be done or how extensive an investigation would be made. So far as known, Senator Ben F. McFerrin is the only member of the general assembly who the grand jurors at this session.
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Hospital Commissioners.

The levying court of Jefferson coun- ty which met during October. 1905. in
 accordance with law, accepted the
 recommendation of the county judge
 and made an appropriation for the
 purpose of building, owning and main. taining county hosp tai for the ben e1lt of the entire citizenship of .Jeffer- son county. In matters of public buildings it being required hy law mat Tor the purpose of fixing the place, accepting the plans and speci- ilcations and awarding the contract and accepting the same after connie. ron, it is required that commits sioners be appointed by the court to act in conjunction with the county jEdee as chairman of such commits sion, and Judge Kerwn has named MT. Isaac Dreyfus and Mai. IT. IT Hmm as hospital commissioners for that purpose Both gentlemen are we'll qualified fer the duties neces. sary.
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|CY 5 LAST OF WINTERS BREATH rolJcuen THE CITY SUNDAY
 NIGHT.
Transformation From Lovely sprinq to Oreary Winter Was Very
 Sudden.

The icy blast, the chilling breath of
 winter, touched the city with cruel cehnlns during the dark hours of a
 cloudy night Sunday, creeping up like a tn ct behind the lovely garb of a
 spring day. And now the city is wrap
 ped in the azn~e garb of the arctic god.
 The transformation from lovely spring to dreary winter occasioned some surprise Monday morning when me 2o'oo} denizens of this burg arose from their beds of slumber. Sunday was another bright beautiful day for the most part, the last in a long se. es of delightful ones extending over 2 weeks period of time. Sunday night the weather moderated still more and While dark, scurrying clouds be. gan to shut out the light of the stars the "old citizen merely remarked 1hat t was going to rain, little dream lna of the great change which was to over the cath during the honrs Hf midnight slumber.
 Great was the surprise, therefore When, on awaking Monday morning at 9n carly hour, the citizens found inc earth wet with heavy rains, and a biting wind forcing sleet with cruel r. nd against window panes.
 Tho sleet continued but short Ehile. and ceased early in the morn no. leaving only the wind to make life isoraEle for the pedestrian. But thai vas enon@h. It continued with force .hro'"hoHt the morn 'ng, and there Ire abundant evidercos of a bad siege f weather for several days to come. Pine Bluff is no longer wrapped in he balmy atmosphere of an Italian sun: she is wrapped in the sombre obes of real winter.
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COUNCIL MEETING.
Formation of Improvement District
 No. g One of Matters.

The city cOuncl will meet again in
 regular session at the city hall to-
 night So far as is now known, no rev business will be brought up at this meeting; but there are one or two matters of importance left over from former meetings that are likely to come up for settlement The for matien of Improvement district No. 9 was injected into the di scussions of last Monday Il eht, and the petition asking for the formation of the dis tr.ct W2s tUrfed over to Alderman Eoyce as a special committee of one to make some alterations in the dis jet proposed His report will likely ae forthcoming at tonight's meeting and if so the council will probably -dke some action.
 There are other matters left over rem former meetings that may be aHd settled, Blt nothing of ny 2reat Importance.
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ister to Russia during the Cleveland administration, is his brother. Two ef his sons, J. C. and Ben. J. Breek iEridge, are prominent attorneys of New York City. All the surviving members of his family reside in New York.
 Maj. Breckinridge was in the Con iCGerate army and his services were so brilliant and so brave that he rap idly rose from the ranks to major general. He was in the same regi- ment With Gen. Ii. King White of this city, and Gen. White relates many interesting deeds of daring by Maj. Beeckinridge
 He was q man of the most sunny and genial nature, and everybody who met him loved him. His friends were so true. so loyal that there was no end to their devotion to him, and ev- cry heart which knew Maj. J. Cabel ID SChllll luSc Will Dc i)dlIeO to ledT0 of h's death.
 He was not what may be termed an aspirant for official honors, and the only civil office he ever held was that of United States surveyor for the state of Washington under the Cleve- land administration.
 He was modest, and of a retiring disposition, but was one of natures noblemen--a true man.
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MAJ. ]. (. BRECkINRIDGEDEAD
PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME YORK CITY SOON AFTER
 He TURNING FROM ARKANSAS LEFT BLUFF SEVERAL WEEKS AGO IN VERY POOR HEALTH NEVER RECOVER.

Maj. J. Cabel Breckinridge is dead.
 Such was the information contain ed in a telegram Monday morning from Ben J. Breckinridge of New ofk to Gen. R. M. Knox of Pine Bluff. The news spread rapidly and came as a severe shock to his many friends in this city.
 For many years Maj. Breckinridge was a resident of Jefferson county. but for a number of years New York City had been his home. He always spent portion of the year in Jeffer- son county, part of the time on his rlantatien at Noble Lake, portion of it in Pine Bluff, and a portion of it at the Sulphur Springs. He spent the past summer in Jefferson county. and he left here in poor health and went to Little Rock about a month or six weeks ago. Three weeks later he was taken to his home in New York City. but his health continued to fail until death came.
 The wife of Maj, Brfeckinridge is the daughter of the late Senator Bob Johnson of Little Rock, and one of the best known families of the south.
 Maj. Breckinridee was the eldest son of Vice President John c. Breck. lnridge. Hon. Clifton R. Breckin- ridge of Fort Smith, formerly mem ber of the Dawes commission and min
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FUNERAL OF MRS.
 BAUMGARTNER

The funeral of Mrs l.. F. BaumSart- ner, who died several days ago m Sedalia, Mo-, her home, and was brought here for interment, occurred Sunday faternCon at o'clock, Rabbi Frisch of Temple Anshe Emeth off, ciatine. The pail bearers were Messrs. Ike Malachowsly, Woodson Poss Ben Kaufman, Edgar Bloom, Julius Leitner and Julius Miehaels.
 Undertaken Ralph Robinson had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-08
EATERMAN WIN $ |lN THE LEVEE SUIT APPEALED FROM LINCOLN TO SU- PRIME COURT.
Court Held That Contentious of Those Fighting the Tax Were Not
 at All TenabIe.

The supreme court has rendered a
 decision in the case of D. O. Porter
 and others against Gus Waterman.
 Porter and other land owners of
 Desha county filed bill for the pur-
 pose Of enjoining the officers of a levee district from issuing bonds un-
 der the act of April 24, 1905. There vas a general demurrer to the con- plaint which was sustained by the court
 The LinwCod and Auburn levee dis trlcts were created by the act of March 16, 1899, which authorized the district to build certain levees and vested it with all necessary power. on April 24, 1905. the general assem- ply passed another act including other counties for the purpose of rebuilding, raising and maintaining the leveee oh the south bank of the Arkansas g 'lVeft in Lincoln county, and for that purpose to use assets in the amount or Sl0o.000. and to seal and negotiate the same.
 The appellants claim that this last acl IS void because it seeks t. amend '"e act Of March 1t. 1893, by refc... ence to the title only. in violation of SVc'lon 22 of article , of the constitu- ton.
 Ills objection does not apply to the ao' CT Apr.l 24. 1905. The latter act a'es not attempt to revive. amend ex. 'en1 or confer the provisions os any o''ier act by reference to it's title only.
 ''e act of March .6. 1929, in effect '1'' llnpliedly, constitutes .th, Lin "'oa and Auburn levee district q cor T. 'i".'oh and it was proper for ,ll,e 'eslsiature to change it's bonn 1,rios
 ''' oy the act of April 2l 1905. ,r IS also argued that the act of N" io' 1893, is invalid because it s- e''ueS eiiat the tax levied under it asl, tue purpose of building 1cvees ,ha pe accordingly assessed as to ana ,"''a'lon of the property taxed, ,os.. a "o. In proportion to the benefits .s Ve''ea' This ground is not tenable. aon contrary doctrine has been laid Int. oy the supreme court of the fl . ae objection to the same act that e,t,. ''eed ( the paying on private prop nan LOT public use without just com.
 n s''ion is also untenable.
 cion. e act of April "A, 1eo5 is suai. hv :, 70 change the issue of bonds triot tAe Alhwood and Auburn leyee dis.
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REMARKABLE RECORD.

We wish one and all prosperous 1906, and desire to sincerely thank the people for the 21,50O prescriptions which we filled during the year. That is the amount of confidence the peo. pie placed in us. Why? Ask your doctor. He knows that we maintain facilities for accuracy, highest stand. ard of purity and the best service possible for promptness. Think it over and let us serve you during the new year.
 BEDELL PHARMACY,
 210 Man s4reet. Open till midnight.
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DEATH OF REV. WATsON'S BABY

The infant child of Rev. and Mrs. W. c. Watson died at the family rest dence in Lakeside Monday morning, &fter an illness of several days. The little ones life was despaired of for cay or more before the end came. The sympathy of the entire city is with the bereaVed parents, who are So well and favcrably known here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-08

perdne resistant Chief of Police John S. restaa aaue and Officer Higginbotham ar. James man giving his name as slarv T'. uohnson Sunday night for bur terino prisoner is accused of en. the eas. store owned by a negro in soma cast a,' end of town and stealing
 'e small articles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-08
SOCIALIST TO NAME TICKET

The Socialists of Jefferson county ''i'l iold a convention on January l6. at & D. m. at Red Mems hall for the aNrpcse of nominating candidates for tfe various offices of Jefferson coun. +-. W. W. Fisk, Chairman. Nels Nelson, Recording Secy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-08
lR. MIGRANTS RE-
 PORTED PURCHASE E


 Reports of a reliable nature state that June Ingram has purchased the business block formerly occupied by Nat Allen as a saloon. The property i; located on Main street, and is very desirable as a business property. It vas owned by the Hugh Breathwit estate. The purchase price was not