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The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
First Train on the G. 6 F. s. By.

Regular train service was inaugur- ated January 1, over the new Gurdon and Fort Smith line, whoch extends from Gurdon 60 miles northwest to the new town of Womble, seven miles west of Caddo Gap and two and one half miles east of Black Springs, in Montgomery county. Notwithstanding rain and mud, the new route was lined with enthusiastic people, many of whom came miles to see for the first time in their lives railway train The train carried more than 1000 people, among them many prominent capitalists, merchants, promoters and others. Travelling salesmen for Little Rock houses were there in numbers and all were busy. Among the prom inent passengers were: William Gray son, president G. & F. s. By, J. J. Kress, general manager, and wife; George Grayson, secretary, and wife; J. s. Cargile, R. B. F. Key, B. M. Hall, Capt. Bert R. Roastler of Philadelphia, John Purcell of Commercial hotel, and Scott Harris, editor of the Gurdon Times. At Womble the ladies spread an elegant lunch at the new depot. Anvils, cannons and bombs were fired, and there was great rejoicing over what is considered the most notable event in the history of Montgomery county.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
ENTIRE SOUTH REPRESENTED
Numerous Plans Suggested for Holding Cotton With Warehouse Certifl-
 cates as Financial Basis.

Memphis, Tenn.-The annual con. vention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union met here Tues day for session of three days. About 300 delegates, representing every Southern state and those of Missouri, Kansas and Washington, are in at- tendance. The rapid growth of the un- ion since it's organization five years ago has attracted much attention in all parts of the country and the con- vention now in session will discuss matters of vital interest to farmers in all sections The meetings will be behind closed doors.
 Besides planning for the reduction of the cotton acreage, the convention is considering steps to make practical ble the holding of cotton by those who are not in shape financially to wait months for their money.
 Numerous suggestions have been made along this line. One which has been discussed at some length was warehouse certificates for stored cot ton as the basis of bond issue. These bonds would be sold to those members of the union who had the ready money to spare. A fair rate of interest would be fixed, the bonds to mature in l2 months.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
No Race War at Natchez,

Natchez, Miss.-Local and county officials and citizens, both white and black, are indignant over a sensational report published under a Natchez date line, declaring that a race war in Nat chez is on; that members of the local military companies have been supplied with ammunition to be in readiness for any emergency and that Col. Baker of the Third Mississippi regiment is ready to mobolize the military. The report is without the shadow of foun
 daton. Mayor Benbrook has issued a call for a special meeting of the alder men to adopt resolutions denouncing the story as false in every particular.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Mother Restrains Spendthrlft.

Chancellor Bourland has made an order authorizing the American Ma tional bank to turn over to Mrs. Louisa Hall of Paris. Logan county, $S5O belonging to Harry Earhart, her son. The boy was employed on some of the railroads and lost one of his feet. He was paid something like $1,20O insurance by the Order of Railroad Trainmen on an accident policy car ried in the order by the boy. He deposited the money in the American National bank and was making the dollars fly. when his mother obtained letter from the Chancery Court re- straining the bank from honoring his checks. The mother was then appointed the boys guardian and the two came to an understanding to the effect that the mother was to have the money turned over to her for his bene- fit to prevent his squandering it.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
S16,OOO Fire at RusselIviI!e.

Property at Russellville valued at $16,000 was destroyed by fire which originated at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday morning in the rear of the first floor of the Central hotel, a two-story frame structure, and score of occu- pants had narrow escapes in getting out of the burning building. Several were compelled to jump from windows. The losses are estimated as follows: Central hotel, owned by T. M. Neal and conducted by N. c. Hull; totally destroyed, together with contents; loss $3,000; Dr. J. w. Pruitt, two-story frame residence, totally destroyed, part of contents saved; loss $3,O0O; Presbyterian church, handsome brick structure; total wreck; loss $10,0OO, with insurance of $4,000 on building and $1,000 on interior furnishings. These were the only buildings in the block, but had there been any breeze other buildings would have been en- dangered,
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Rests With Comptroller.

Washington.-The financial bill, which has for some time been in prepa- ration by leading Republican members of the Senate Committee on Finance, was Tuesday printed and given to the public. The bill provides for an addi- tional issue of bank circulation which shall at no time exceed 25,000,000 upon bonds other than those issued by the government, including state and municipal bonds in approved cases. The comptroller is given discretion in the issuance of the proposed currency and is authorized to decide as to the time and the amount to be awarded to any banking institution. It is pro- vided that the increased circulation shall in no case exceed 75 per cent of the value of the banks deposits.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
$25o,ooo Fire at Ft. Worth.

Fort Worth, Tex.-The Texas and Pacific freight depot was totally de- stroyed by fire, which was discovered at o'clock Tuesday night. The build- ing had been closed for the night and the firemen had to batter down iron doors before they could get water to the fire, which was sweeping the full length of the 600-foot building, and the fire burned itself out. The building was isolated and switch engines suc- ceeded in dragging hundreds of cars out of danger The depot was of brick and steel construction and cost $150,- 900. It is estimated that it contained $1O0,000 worth of freight, which was entirely destroyed.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Neqress Makes Rich Haul.

Once again negress has made a rich haul in Hot Springs, and this, too, following the robbery of a farmer a short time ago of $1,300. A few nights ago a negress robbed wis., itor here of S230 and only failed to take $500 which he had with him be- cause the bills were in their original package and she did not recognize their value.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
peath of Senator AmIs.

Senator Walter s. Amis, we'll known as the author of the anti-racing bill, which killed horse racing in Arkansas, died at his home near Rison Tuesday, after an illness of few hours from acute tonsilitis. He was in Pine Bluff Sunday and returned home apparently well. A few hours later he was stricken, and his death followed about 12 hours afterward. Senator Amis was about 53 years of age. He leaves his wife, but no children. MT. Amis was made famous by his anti-racing bill, which prohibited horse racing in Arkansas.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Hone Rocked New Year's.

Unknown celebrants of the advent of the new year caused an explosion which was plainly felt throughout Hope a few minutes after midnight New Years morning, and which re- suited in damage approximating $100. Charges of dynamite were buried 12 inches in the ground and when fired wrecked the plate glass front of the Catlan building on Elm street, inflict- ing $25 damage, and partially destroyed the front of the Thornburg building, which it will cost $50 to repair.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
For Pardon of Powers.

Georgetown, Ky Citizens of Georgetown, irrespective of party, are preparing an address to the people of Kentucky, calling upon them to peti- tion Governor Willsun to pardon Ca leb Powers. This address will be ac- compauied by petitions which will be sent into every county in Kentucky. The committee of Georgetown cti- zens at the head of the movement Is composed of four Democrats, two of whom are ex-Confederates, and three Republicans.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Some Ancient Fodder.

J. M. Floyd of Texarkana, returned Monday from visit to his old home at Mineral Springs, and brought with him bundle of 1odder that was pulled by negro slaves in 1857, just 50 years ago. The fodder has been all these years in the barn of MT. Floyd's grandfather, s. P. billiard, long since deceased. It Is as well pre- served and looks just as sound as if 1t had been of the last seasons crop, but it has no longer any odor, and it is supposed all nutritive properties have evaporated and gone from it with the passing of the years.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Want Law Enforced.

A mass meeting was held at the court house at Paragould, Saturday night, to secure a better enforcement of the law. Drunkenness and crime were too prevalent during Christmas and vigorous resolutions were adopted urging officers to suppress blind tiger ing and vigilance committee was sug- gested to aid the officers. Two blind tigers were suppressed after the mass meeting The people are thoroughly aroused and are led by the Soliphone and the local temperance organiza- tion.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Fire Fiend Follows Him.

The store and residence of J. H. Kis- sire, one of the leading merchants of Morrilton, burned early Friday morn ing. The two buildings were no doubt set on fire as they are at least 700 yards apart and burned at the same time. The loss is at least $10,00O, with $2,000 insurance. MT. kissire was a heavy loser in the fire there last March, when his store, wagon yard and hotel were destroyed.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Organizing Slate Company.

The American Slate Company, with a capital stock of $200,00O, is being organized to quarry slate in Polk county. The officers of the company are: w. E. Hardy, Rosedale, Kan, president; F. s. Glidden, of the East Side. Kansas City, Mo-, vice presi- dent; B. M. Barnett. Rosedale. Kan, treasurer, and M. J. Harring of the East Side, Kansas City, Mo-, secretary
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Accidentally Killed.

H. c. Armstrong was shot and acci- dentally killed while hunting near Fouke, Tuesday afternoon. In climb ing a rail fence Armstrong's foot slip ped and his shotgun was discharged, the load entering the lower portion of his neck.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Has Nothinu to Say.

Chancellor John M. Elliott of the Chancery court has stated that no otfl- cial order had been received from United States Judge Jacob M. Trieber, announcing the appointment of re- ceiyer for the Bluff City Lumber Com pany. He refused to make state ment regarding any action that he might take. This does not Obviate the possibility of clash between the state and federal courts.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
AdoIph De Haas Dead.

A cablegram in international cipher, which has just been translated in New Orleans, reveals to Addison Hamburg of Little Rock the news of the death of his nephew, Col. Adolph De Haas, at Monkey Point, Nicaragua, of ma larial rheumatism. Col. De Haas was for a number of years an Iron Noun tain civil engineer, building the cele- brated White river branch.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Jumped Under Movinq Train.

Hezekiah Chambers, son of a farmer who lives near Corning, jumped from a moving train at Paragould Wednes- day, and falling under the trucks of a car, was severely injured, one leg being cut off and his shoulder crushed. He was also internally injured.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Placed in Hands of Receiver.

On application of the Kansas City Trust and Fidelity Company, Judge Humphreys has appointed Henry C.. Brent, vice president of the trust com pany, receiver of the Citizens Electric Company, at Eureka Springs, embrac- ing the electric light plant, street-rail- way, auditorium and opera house.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Died of Lockiaw.

Roy, the 11-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Mabeaty. of Philadelphia, died of lockjaw Thursday evening. Roy hurt his hand shooting cap pistol Christ mas and this developed into blood poll son, which resulted in lockjaw.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Officers Find Liquor.

Sheriff w. A. Jackson and number of deputies raided four alleged blind tigers at Pocahontas, capturing sev- eral quarts of liquor, beer and other intoxicants in storage in Seaman Adair's pool room and w. M. Amos bowling alley.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Will Establish DistiIlery.

MT. Buckner of Tennessee is arrang- ing to establish distillery at Fort Smith. He has been operating dis tillery in Tennessee, but is compelled to move his plant on account of the law enacted by the recent legislature of that state. The Tennessee plant, which has a daily capacity of 50 gal Ions, has been dismantled and is ready for shipment to Fort Smith.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Ernest Smith Slain.

Ernest Smith, citizen of Rosston, was killed at that place by James Ammons, also a Rosston man: The two men quarreled over an account. A fight followed with fatal results. Ammons las been placed in jail. He asserts tha. he killed Smith in self defense.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Stores Close Early at ParaqouId.

Beginning with the new year. all the stores in Paragould, with the ex- ception of the drug stores, will close at p. m. The agreement lasts till the 18th of September. The stores will be closed each evening, with the exception of Saturdays and the 9th and 20th of each month, which dates are pay days at some of the factories.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
New Bank President.

At a meeting of the directors of the Merchants and Planters bank at Pine Bluff, Charles Well was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Maj. H. H. Hum.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Rev. John Hartley Appointed Dean.

The appointment of the Rev. John Hartley, Ph. D., as dean of Trinity Cathedral has been announced by Bish- op William Brown diocese of Ar kansas, and the new dean is to take immediate charge of his assignment.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Principal Resigns.

Miss Jennie Jordan, who has been principal of the Garland school at Hot Springs for the past five years, has resigned her position to accept more lucrative one in the public schools at Los Angeles, Cal. Miss Prescott was formerly of Prescott.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Saloons Closed at Mena.

Pending County Judge w. Prickett's decision upon the local option peti- tions from Grannis and Mena, all the saloons at Mena remain closed. Both sides are claiming a victory in the Mena case
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Suspected of Burglary.

Gilbert Bryant, a negro, was arrest ed at Pine Bluff, Sunday at an early hour, in an old vacant house in the western suburbs of the city on sus- picion of having been mixed up in a recent burglary. He is suffering from a bullet wound in his left leg and tells a complicated story as to how he re- ceived his injury.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Local Option in Canada.

Toronto-Local option was voted on Tuesday in a number of small towns, villages and townships in Ontario. Re- turns from 58 show it was defeated in 37 and carried in 21
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
BaIIinqer Resigns.

Washington. = Richard Ballinger commissioner of the general land office, has rendered his resignation of that office to President Roosevelt, and 1t has been accepted, to take effect March 4. Fred Dennitt. assistant commis- sioner, has been appointed commission
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Whiskey Seized.

The police at Fayetteville seized four packages, each containing 52 pints of whiskey, in c. L. Benbrooks drug store. at that place recently.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
State Horticultural Society to Meet.

The twenty-eighth annual session of the Arkansas State Horticultural So- ciety will be held in Van Buren Jan uary 21, 22 and 23, 1908, and promises to be large and enthusiastic meeting. While the present stringency of money matters is effecting the fruit growers to certain extent, yet, notwithstand- ing this fact, the fruit men will be there in large numbers it is expected.
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Promoter Disappears.

James J. Fiske, claiming to repre- sent a firm of wealthy Chicago bankers, promoter of the Little Rock and Pine Bluff Traction Company and organizer of the Fiske Construction Company, with offices at Main and Fifth streets, Little Rock, who has been residing with his family at 211 East Twentieth street since last July, has been missing since 1:30 o'clock Thursday morning and is now fugi. tive from justice. A warrant was se- cured shortly after midnight Thurs day alleging the obtaining of money under false pretenses. The charge was made by w. H. Waugh. chief en- gineer for the Little Rock and Pine Bluff Traction Company. That he was playing a game of strenuous financier- ing there seems to be little doubt in the minds of those involved in the scheme
The Huttig news., 1908-01-11
Negro and Mother Killed by Officers.

Negro and Mother Killed by Officers.
 Arch Barton and his mother, Sarah Barton, two negroes, were shot and instantly killed Thursday evening about o'clock at Blackville. Britt Jones, town marshal of Morrilton, and Deputy Sheriff Jordan Barnes went to arrest the negroes, who showed fight, and the negro woman tried to hit the officers with an axe. Arch Barton, who was about 25 years of age, fought the officers like a tiger. Jones was shot at five times, and it was said three holes were made in his hat and two holes in his coat. Barnes was shot through the hand and sustained a slight wound on the shoulder, the bullet tearing off the side of his coat. One other negro was shot.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-06-04
CouRT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, Hon. CHAs L TERRY President
Judge; Hononbles Henry Richlin and r. c. X.
ksklhka. Assoc. Judges ofjthe Courts OF Oyer and
IermiGer and General Jail Delivery Quarter
SESSIONS OF the Peace, Orphans Court and Com
mon Pleas rthe County of sullivan. have issued
their precept bearing date the II day of Mar,
1907, TO me directed for holding the severa
courts . IN the borough OF Laporte on Monday the
Therefore notice is hereby given to the Coroner.
Justices OF the Peace and ConstableS within the
county, that they be then and there in their prop
er person att oclock D. IN. OF said day, with their
rolls, records, inquSitons examinations and
other remcmberanccs to those things to which
their oihces appertain to be done. And to those
VINO are bound by their recognizance to prosecute
against prisoners who are or shall be in the Jail of
the said county of sullivan are hereby notified to
oe Then and there TO prosecute against them as
viii be just.
JUDSoN BROWN Sheriff
Sheriff f's Office, ,Laporte Pa. 9 Jan 1905
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-06-04
Treasurer's Sale of Unseated
Lands.

Agreeable to the provision OF an Act OF Assem-
bly, entitled, "An Act directing the mode OF sell
ing unseated Lands for taxes" passed the 10th
day OF March. 1918, and the supplements thereto,
], Frank II. Farrell, Treasurer OF the County of
sullivan, hereby give notice to all persons coil
cerned at unless the County, Road, Poor and
school Taxes due on the following tracts OF I'm
seated Lands situated in said county are paid be.
fore the day of sale the whole or such part OF
each trect as will pay the taxes and such costs
ehargeable thereon will be sold at the Court
House in Laporte, said County OF Sullivan, on
the Sth day of June, 1905, being the second Mon-
day i'll June. The sale to be continued by ad-
journment from day TO day if deemed necessary
for arrearages of taxes due, and assessed and
cost accrued ON each tract respectively.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-06-04

The Veterans of the civil war, of
Laporte and vicinity extend their
thanks to the speakers, choir, Sun
day Schools flower girls and the
public in general for their contri-
button, and assisting in the Memo
rial services and in decorating our
fallen comrades graves.
VIM. w. Loeb, Sec'y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-06-04

Evening prayer and sermon in st.
JOINTS Episcopal church on Sun
day evening at 7:45
Litany on Friday evening at 7:45.
Every body welcome
Thurlow Washburn Null, Rector.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-06-04
County Seat
Local and Personal Events
TerSely Told.


visited New Albany friends last
week.
Miss Fannie Meylert has return
ed from Eagles Mere, where she
spent the winter.
Miss Hattie Crocker of Sayre,
is the guest of Miss Fannie Mey-
lert.
Miss Edith Gumble who spent
the winter with Mr.. and Mrs. E..
P, Ingham, in New York City, re
turned home Wednesday.
The enrolment of students at
the summer school continues to in
crease and the school is progress :
ing finely.
Miss Louise Upman of Eagles
Mere, is spendinga a week with her
sisters at this place.
Mrs. Joseph Carpenter of Eng
lish Center, is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Robert Mason.
Miss Olive Barrows who spent
the winter in New York City, re-
turned to Laporte, Wednesday
evening.
Miss Maud Gansel of William
sport, is visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. James Gansel.
Mrs. Virginia Brewster and
daughter Alice, of Washington, d.
c., arrived Wednesday evening
and will spend the summer at their
cottage in this town.
f. w. Meylert Esq, is having a
walk laid in front of his
residence on Muncy street, which
will greatly improve the appear
ance of that section of the town.
DR.. and Mrs. Nordin of Atlantic
City, have returned to Laporte and
taken up their residence in the
Durham house where they will |
spend the summer.
Mrs. Henry Dieffenbach, of Col
ley, died Sunday, at the age of 70 |
years. She is survived by a hus-
band and one daughter.
Judge Hart of Williamsport, re-
Gently declared the two-cent fare
rate unconstitutional and as a re-
suit of that proceeding a new
schedule of rates on the w. K n.
b. railroad went into effect on
June 1st.
The Rev. and Mrs. Thurlow W.
Null are both out of town. I'll G |
Rev. has gone to assist at the wedd- |
ng of an old schoOlmate Mr.. Charles |
w. Hess of Baltimore to Miss Land
erback, of Addiaon. Somerset county,
his state. Mrs. Null is spending a
ew weeks with her parents in Mary
and
Al a receut meeting Of town Coun-
Ill it was resolved that property
owners be empowered and request
'd on or before June 10, 1908 TO
rim shade trees along their proper
les where same are in need of trim.
ming. and that the limbs so cut be
lauled away at the expense of the
borough.
President Roosevelt more ernestly
avorS postal banks. | t is needless
o say that most of the leading mem
,ers of the Senate and House aIe
to them: for they are di-
Getty under the influence of the
'anks, which permit themselves to
lse and misuse the peoples money.
The Dushore planning mill which
vas destroyed by fire last Decem-
Der, will soon he rebuilt by Messrs
Jovey and Northrup who operate
saw mill at Cherry Mills.
The Village Improvement SoCi-
.tv will meat at tho homo of Nrc
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-06-04

The Village Improvement Soei-
ETY. will meet at the home of Mrs.
S. Mead, Tuesday evening June 8.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-15
SUccUMBS TO INJURIES.
BULGARIAN Laborer Dies From Self-In-
ficted Wounds.

Bogin Taleff, the Bulgarian laborer
who shot himself Friday morning
while on a freight train coming to this
city, died yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. The unfortunate man sur
vived his self-inficted wound about 60
hours. The bullet that caused his death
lodged in his verterbrae and upon the
earnest solicitations of his father and
brother, who were working on Snake
river. it was removed Saturday morn
ing. He did not rally however, and died
yesterday.
Taleff is survived by a wife ard
child in Bulgaria, besides his father
and brother. Funeral services were held
this afternoon from the MacMartin III :
dertaking parlOrs.