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The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Death Ends Case.

Govan Beard, the negro, who was in prison at Marianna under sentence of death, charged with a criminal as sault on Annie Hartley, a white woman living at Helena, died recently of consumption. The negro was con victed solely on the evidence of the Hartley woman After his conviction the woman confessed that she had sworn falsely and that the negro had not assaulted her The judge, before whom Beard was first tried held that he had no right to reopen the case on the strength of this confession, however, and Governor Davis was ap- pealed to. He refused to pardon the negro, and the case was then appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States, where it was pending at the time of Boards death
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
A N E w s <s--0F --.uzssn.uu.-
 [ ARK ANSAS
|. o. o. F. Grand lodue

The fifty-eighth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Arkansas, also the state Assembly of Rebekahs is in session at Eureka Springs with the largest attendance in the history of the Grand Lodge. During the first days session officers were elected as follows: Grand Patri- arch, Robert E. Rowe of Greenwood;
 grand high priest, N. M. Alexander of Batesville; grand senior warden, George T. Humphries of Siloam Springs; grand junior warden, w. A. Bayles of St. Paul; grand representa- tive (long term), George T. Robinson, of Salem and (short term) G. s. Parker of Paragould; grand mashall, H. M. Morris of Hot Springs; grand scribe, John P. Paul of Gravette; grand treas urer, A. c. Veach of Gravette; outside sentinel, c. w. Oglesby of Gravette.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Bold Highway Robbery.

T. M. Meigs of Siloam Springs re- ceiyed a letter recently, purporting to be from his son at Sommers, saying that if he would come down there with S750 he could clear up couple of hundred dollars in an apple deal. The letter was delivered by two men, who said they were from Sommers. Mir. Meigs procured the money and started for Sommers, but on the way was held up and robbed by the two men who had brought the letter So far the robbers have escaped capture.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Murdere. Attempts Suicide.

Dave Kinloe, the negro minstrel who slew J. N. Kent of Pike county, at Hot Springs, attempted to commit sui eide by cutting his throat. Feeling against the negro is intense at Hot Springs, where the killing was done, and mob violence is feared The ne- gro's victim was a man of consider able prominence and wealth in Pike county, where he owned several farms. His wife is said to be prostrated with grief, and his little 6-months-old child may die as result of the tragedy, because of the mothers condition.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

A Swiss scientist, who has complet- ed a geological examination of the strata collected from the borings of the Simplon tunnel is said to have found traces of radium that suggest larger deposits than any hitherto found in Europe. He believes these de- posits caused the abnormal heat ex- perienced in building the tunnel. This goes te support the theory that pos sibly the presence of radium in vast quantities creates the supposedly melted condition of the interior of the earth.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Survey Has Been Completed.

The survey of the Little Rock-Pine Bluff interurban has been completed. The road extends from Little Rock toward Galloway, along the line of the Rock Island. Thence in a general way the line follows the Arkansas river. taking the northeast side, to a point near Pine Bluff, where the river is crossed. Efforts are now be ing directed to securing right of way for the line, and a part of this has already been secured.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Shot From Ambush.

Lonnie Shackleford, middle-aged farmer, living near Darysaw. Grant county, was shot from ambush while riding along a country road near his home and probably fatally wounded. A man named Williams, who is said to have threatened Shackleford's life, has been arrested and is in jail at Sheridan. He denies the charge against him.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Last Spike Driven,

The laying of the steel between Nashville and Ashdown on the Mem phis, Paris and Gulf railroad has been completed, the last spike having been driven at Ashdown in the presence of a large crowd gathered to welcome the work train. Through service will not be inaugurated for some time yet, as all the ties have not been placed under the tracks.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Prospsrous Vienna seaqars.

It has been proved that no fewer than 32,000 beggars are at present making a better living in Vienna than ordinary workmen. One notorious family of professional beggars recent ly gave grand ball and concert at Q local hotel.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Want District Court.

The tax payers of the eastern DOT ton of Poinsett county have started a movement for the division of the judicial district of that county so as to have the Eastern district estab lished at Marked Tree.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Y. M. C. A. Building Dedicated.

The new Y M. c. A. building which has been erected at a cost of S30, 900 at Jonesboro was dedicated recently with appropriate ceremonies. Miss Helen Miller Gould, who gave $500 to the building fund was the guest of honor
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
White Man Kills Neqro.

Arthur McCloud, negro, was shot four or five times and instantly killed at Nashville, by William Gaines, white. Both men lived at Rosedale. about 12 or 14 miles northwest of Nashville
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Arrested After Four Years.

James F. Holcomb was arrested at Earnheart recently, charged with the murder of an old man by the name of Mott four years ago. He was the owner of a shingle mill at Ingleside, In Jackson county, and Mott was his partner It is alleged that he killed Mott after a quarrel over a misunder- standing in a business matter
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Water Famine Imminent.

Fayetteville is facing water famine, as White river, from which the city is supplied, is nearly dry. A large well is being bored at the reservoir of the water plant in an endeavor to avert the threatened trouble. The town be- ing situated on the top of the noun tain, there are very few wells in the city.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Child Badly Burned.

little 5-year-old child of Frank Guerrin of Hot Springs was badly burned recently. The little girl with some other children were playing around a bonfire which they had built, when her clothing cought fire
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Floorinu Collapsed.

The concrete flooring being laid in the new national bank building at Fort Smith collapsed recently, owing to weakness in the falsework support. A dozen men were at work at the time and narrowly escaped injury, one man being obliged to hang from the rods used in reinforcing the con- crete.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Will Bore For Gas and CiIs

A company is being organized at Siloam Springs for the purpose of bor- ing for oil and gas and a soliciting committee appointed. A paid capital Of S6,000 will be required to sink a test hole POGO feet CT more.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

The adoption of the scheme for making treasury notes and bank bills in different colors, according to de- nomination, may render it necessary for bank clerks to undergo tests for color blindness.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
To imnrove White River.

An organization has been formed at De Valls Bluff looking to the improve ment of White river The organiza- tion will be known as the White River Navigation Association, with Hon. Eugene Lankford, circuit judge, presi- dent, and H. R. Whyte, secretary.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Excelsior Plant At BatesvilIe.

A K. Goodnight has decided to move his excelsior pant from Wisconsin to BatesYille. MT. Goodnight has also a sawmill in Indiana which he will move to Batesvilie to be operated in connection with his excelsior plant.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

To prove his innocence a Boston man tried to put out his right eye, and it wasn't s29, ,240, 900 fine he was con- fronted with either. Some men take convictions so seriously.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Now that Switzerland has adopted an American watch in the national ob- servatory it remains only for France to import American champagne and Austria American wienerwurst.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Chewing toothpicks may make a man look intellectual, as a writer claims, but most men who want a rep utation for intellectually prefer to chew the rag.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

The steamer Baltic has brought l. 002 marriageable girls to this country. They ought to be able to find hus- bands among the million or so mar riageable men that came last year.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
News paper Changes Hands.

L. B. Powell, who for four years has been foreman of the Daily and Weekly Republican at Siloam Springs, has purchased controlling interest in the plant F. M Kokamour, the former manager, goes to McAlister, Okla, and becomes manager of the News Printing Company.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

If the Atlantic fleet does not go to the Pacific it might make a dash for the pole without exciting any sus- picion of hostile intent toward any body
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

King Alfonso's doctors have cut down his daily allowance of cigarettes by onehalf This may give him strength enough to cut off the other half himself
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Woman Found Dead.

Sadie Carter, a woman who had been living alone in Argenta for the past two years, was found dead by neighbors in the house she occupied, recently. Death was found to have resulted from natural causes.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Child Burned To Death.

A little child of Lon Masingill who lives near Gather, was burned to death recently The child caught fire from an open fireplace.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Three Accidents By Street Car

Mrs Louis Volmer of Little Rock, and two visiting young ladies, Miss Etta Miiier Of Orange, Texas, and Miss Ne,da Kaiser of New Orleans, were in- jured by street car in the capital city recently.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

If volcanoes continue to come up 1T Arctic waters they may yet furnish z dry and warm passage way to the pole.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

If Wizard Burbank would be a real benefactor to mankind, let him pro- duce some kind of tree that will bear wood pulp in sufficient quantities to put the paper trust out of business.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Now they have a stingless honey bee, but it is safe bet that even a Burbank couldn't produce a yellow jacket of that mollycoddle variety.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Cut To Death.

A Pike county farmer by the name Of Kent, was cut to death by negro
 named Dave Kinslow. The negro plunged the knife into Kent's throat.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

That chemist who says he has dis covered way to turn animals into stone should consult the landlady who knows process by which beefsteak can be converted into leather.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

It will take 27 years to pave Oh cago's streets. according to an expert engineer, at a total cost of $200,000,- 900. We shall have to continue, we fear, to pave them with good inten- tions
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Now that New Zealand is a domin ion there will be no living with it for goodness knows it put on enough airs when it was only a colony.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Bishop Candler's severe strictures on sissy religion will be resented by the sissies if they have spark of manhood in them.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

It has now been discovered that brains are not needed for thinking. Everybody has known for long time that the size of a mans head is no guarantee of it's contents.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

The melancholy days have come, the saddest of the year, when wifey shops for new fall hat and sends the bill to hubby dear.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Skeptical persons who question whether the higher education pays have only to look at the plans for the future home of the University club to find their doubts set at rest.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31
Another Bank For Fayetteville.

The Dickson Street bank, with capital stock of s25,O00 has been or ganizad at Fayetteville. This makes the fifth bank for that city
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Physicians who say that Americans eat too much meat will come under some suspicion of having been subsi- dized by the Chicago packers.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Naturalists are again requested to devise some means by which hunters can distinguish with accuracy be- tween fellow human beings and wild game
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Now they have acute confusional insanity" That's the way a man feels when he goes into a dry-goods store on busy day.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Daily brain and body worry is a constant grave-digger.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Those who forget kind deeds are not of generous birth.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

A bad habit is a tyrant master.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Crime is immediate punishment.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-10-31

Silence is a great reasoner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Tho many Augusta friends Of Miss
Suzanne Perry of ROckland, who was
formerly in Bonds Augusta stHdio, but
now on the stage with her cousin,
Maxine EIIiot, will be interested to
learn that she is rising in her profess
sion. ana has been during the season
which closed in New York last month
been playing the second leading part
in Miss Elliot's Tier Great Match"
Miss Perry was going to Seattle,
Wash, to pass the summer but was
called to her home in Rockland this
week by the illness Of her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from tie authorities at
Salisbury, \. G.. giving a description Of
one liuGh Alexander Leonard. who
signs himself Hugh Alexander, a.
ticket aScrt for the Southern Railway
90. at salisbury, who ahsconded Feb.
j.. leaving 4 shortage Of $1@0) i'll his ac-
counts and for whose arrest warrant
is held. Leonard is IS years of age and
weighs 100 pounds; has light complex
ion, blue eyes. and his hair is thin. Has
been troubled with rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

United states Deputy Marshal Has
hcH of Portland was in the city yes
tcrdIy On his way home from 4 trip to
several Of the towns in the vicinity of
Augusta, where he has been for the
purpose Of summonsing witnesses FIR
the June term Of the United States
court at Eangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Merrill Bros, popular prices for
their Royal purple canned peas are ne
$1.60 per dozen. Also, good Maine
sweet corn such rs they carry. only 81
4 dozcn. That heavy. genuine Mt
Vernon staple syrup, 4oc quart. $l."3 4
gallon. us usual this store is ready
for Saturday with chickens, an tho
green stuff. spinach. asparagus. ctc.
etc. Fancy rrapc fruit. oranges. etc
Here il fine line ,hclled nuts. alsc
olive oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Early morning trains on tn" Maine
Central were DELAYED ny til" r'';tr-"nd
collision which occurred at Gardiner at
abc,It o'clock in the lrorning between
freight train NJ. %. which II due to
I,,vr Augusta for the west at 81 n.
NJ and the second morning Pullman.
Nj ! which goes west from Au;; Ista
1T 2.25. Train No. 81, which goes east
at L. -. did not leave until 60 ana lrdill
aCi. which is the Augusta @nd 9"H' Il
Gardiner Accommodation tram on US
first trip up river in the morning ana
is due in Augusta, at go. dih n"t G"l
along until 7..5. Train A, which goes
west from Augusta at $40 \. NJ was
son; down on the east-hound track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

The steamer Gardiner Of the AuE III
J, (. Roothbay Line arrived at her a"cK
in this city at o'clock yesterday "ltr n5
noon. resplendant in new pam. ' ~
looking as neat and trim as she o'u II.
dav on which she was lluncheu' ~
will make her first trip OF tlIt -, 49,.
This morning. leaving at 90. rs. III.
is about the same as last year -
n,aootion that she will have one extra
docl,band The genial Capt. BOD
1yestn,an IS in command and he mas 1oF
r,ato charles Pinkham Of BootnoaF
rank Greenleaf of Gardiner VIII atteho
- +ha duties OF purser as usual and a.
= Wakcfeid OF West Gardiner is en-
I;raor GiIbert Emerson of TreVett has
BEEN engaged as fireman. It is nr'ha5 i
III ceveral Augusta people Will make
The trip to the islands today to 1905
over their cottages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Swift & Turner keep still when they
have not good values as Specials" to
offer you. To-day. YOU buy strawberry
hullcrs for &C., really Indispensable in
its season. Genuine Hcnis' press only
16r. Gord table oilcloth. slight i'm
PROJECTIONS, only 10c. yard. 4 step
ladder and chair combined is a Won
dcrfully hardy household article, see il
ana you VIII want onc If the few for
this sale, $3.50 value for Csc. To-day
only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Mrs. Abigail Hanson, who lives with
her son, Robert Hanson, on the Chelsea
road. about two miles from the city,
celebrated the Goth anniversary Of her
birth yesterday. Mrs. Hanson is re-
markedly active woman for her years,
both mentally and physically, doing
all Of tn" homework for herself and
sen. a number Of her neighbors called
durirg the day to extend birthday
greetings and to bring 4 birthday cake,
also canly and flowers. Mrs. Hanson
has two daughters in Massachusetts,
and one in California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Folsom's popular candy store puts
out today, one of its very best treats
a fancy pound box delicious assorted
chocolates only bic. Also, fresh ar
rival those large cocoarut cakes this
store buying in such quantities appear
able to Sell occasionally at 7c. Der
dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

r. w. Soule has a large showing Of
summer furniture, lawn swings, ham
mocks, rattan chairs. old hickory
rockers, bamboo piazza blinds. steamer
chairs. grass seats, refrigerators and
ice cream frccZcrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Taber & Reid ask the public to step
in their store and acquaint themselves
with the superiority of the two lead
crs, Blue chimney oil stoves and
Alaska rcfrigeratCrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Among the births which have been
recorded at the Office Of the city CLERK
during the week is that of a son who
WAS born on Tuesday, May Il, to Mr..
ana Mrs. Walter II. Thyng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

CITY Marshal Fletcher. assisted by
Onircrs Risson and Pomorl'au, maH'
several searches for intoxica lini'
uouors Friday and succeeded il ind
ing quite an assortment of the ardent
In the forenoon they visited the resi-
drncc of Louis Bernard. IS Mt. Vernon
avenue. and found a quart OF Wh'S @t,.
and three quarts of gin which they
cnniiscatcd. They also visited tno
Farmers Hotel but found nothing. IN
the afternoon they visited the resi-
dancc Of Mrs. David Burbank on the
Middle Belfast road and found 9 quart
Of Wine and a small quantity OF WINS
kew and alcohol. Hearings VIII ne IT, +,
~ the two cases at the hlu''io'i m
court this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

At Buckley's today. one lot ladies
soc. fancy ncckwcar, 2Gc; one ut
fancy colorcd silk pctticoats 500
quality. to 80 at SOS; Saturday only,
chilGrcn's Dresses cEtrH. sll.ica at S3.9>,
Saturday special prices $i.aS. Their
entire stock of curtains 1t special
prices today muslin curtains from &c.
up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

DR.. C. l.. Wakefield received the first
consignment of young foxes for the
season yesterday forenoon. There were
n Of the youngsters which were this
springs pups.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

George X. Black, who has been liv-
ing on the Hospital road, has leased
the tenement over the f. n. Trask
store on Sewall street, and was moving
in yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Chcrrc slly's srcciaI for today in
cludcs sailors, 10 cents; kimonos. &"
cents; collars. exceptional bargain. 21
Goats; morccrizci skirts. $1-5G value
for 20 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
Saturdays Special
Sales.

You know J. G. Johnson's Skill in
making that crisp, light, strawberry,
vanilla and moiasses candy. Today
; only Y cents a pound and pound
means a supply for a good sized fam
lily. You want to try these college
ices and the real strawberry ice cream,
also other flaVors today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Just i'll At Cote & Elanchcttc; new
lava swings, hammrcks ana summer
goods. NcW and second hand rrfriBcr-
ators. greens Tor windows ANA doors
All at special l.ricVs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

A Washington cream ric such a=
thcy max" 1T the City bakery. 20c Old
fashioned moIasses drops, 1Or. d"aa,i.
coco1nut cookies. TO-. dozen. Hot
brown bread ana beans, buy for sun
day use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

The Augusta Fruit Co.'S display ~
luscious straw berries are exceptional
Fine ri"o. large bananas 1G for %.
Also RED bananas here. Fancy oranges,
juicy ana nice, pines. grapefruit ana
all TIC nuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Read carefully +. Lnclc'S spe"id's
for today. White Texas onions lh5
.5c.: lhS.. nice tomatoes 25c.; bunch
bcots 15c.: spinach &c. peck; l1rg"
lunches asparagus 25c. peck; bunch
fruit 25c.; fancy bananas 25c. h"z.:
fhi. rhuharb go; native hroilrr+.
spring lamb, Strawberries. native
chickens and in fact almost every
thing for Sunday dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

At +. II. jenkins, q new arrival Of
leather belts i'll black, slate ANA brown.
all cut to DC. and 4"c. each. Every
hat sold today VIII include 4 free gift
Of the new, neat 25c. hat cleaner.
Khaki working pants, belts attached,
are only Soc. a pair here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

A Mems mass meeting will be held at
$50 Sunday afternoon in the Green
street church, a short gospel service for
all men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Now il your tin" surely after this
lot of Go-Carts with rubber tires an'
cnlIap51hlc frames are gon" there vii
~ HI moro. 1T only $I9S. Great trAi'
as n "IcaGcr" to boom the regular
STYLES in \. \. Spulo'&.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

The funeral of the late Virgil Scrib-
ner will be held at his home in Man
chester. Tuesday, May %. at 1.3G
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

To-day only" remember it. All
Children's stylish colored suits such m
Whitman q Adams carry crn hn
selected from. at Il off regular prizes.
Ages , to T. Keep in mind also, the
suit sale now on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

playing cards. marked soc. value, III
EoWditch, Webster q cos. are now
21c.. willie they last. Great goods fol
cUttagers at scaShorc or lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Worth saving. s. vain" in ladies pat
leather shoes f"r 500 At C"nrt'--
manrhc's shoe store. also, Misses ST.,
shoes for 9Sc.