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The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Farmers Arrange a Program.

Star City.-The Lincoln County Farmers Union has arranged the fol- lowing program for it's meeting, to be held at Bellwood July &: Song of wei come, by the class; welcome address, by c. F. Nieham; recitation, by Clara Owen. What Gave Rise to and What Is the Union?" NJ. E. Elliott; Little Things on the Farm" A. S. Tucker; ; recitation, Miss Viola Owen; Why Shun the Mortgage?" w J. Shumake; ; Are Factories Necessary to the South's Progress" P. L. Wynn; recita- tion, Miss Lizzie Anderson; The In ion as School for the Young Father Crook of Corneryille; song, "Ameri- ca"
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Trial of Murder Case to Be Rushed.

Nashville.-A special term of circuit court convened in Nashville last week to investigate the killing of Pet Hen- derson, a white man, at Center Point, recently, by Butler Ferguson, colored, and the grand jury returned an indict- ment of murder in the first degree. Judge Steele ordered special venire of 75 men from which to select jury to try the case Judge Steele has talk en the precaution to order all persons entering the court room during the trial to be searched for concealed weapons, and has notified the express company to deliver no liquor in How ard county until court adjourns.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Court Fines Negro Crowd.

Texarkana-In the Miller County Circuit Court last week SS negroes, several of whom were women, were fined $5 each for contempt of court by Judge Hays for making a demon stration of applause when a plea of not guilty was returned in case of R. R. Burl and K. C. Adams, two negro preachers, who were charged with the murder of a white man about four years ago. Sixty-one of those held in contempt paid or secured their fines, while 27 (some of them women) spent the night in the county jail in default of payment. It was friends and partisans of the two de fendants who indulged in the applause which brought so many to grief.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Arkansas River Navigation Resumed.


 Accompanied by waiving of flags, playing of bands, explosion of aerial bombs and cheering of thousands who lined the river front and bridges, the twin steamers, Grand and Rapids, own ed by the Little Rock Packet Compa- ny, reached Little Rock at II o'clock on the 18th. The arrival of the two boats, which marks the reopening Of river traffic on the upper Arkansas after about 30 years of apathy, was attended by one of the greatest civic celebrations in the history of the city Following the celebration upon the immediate arrival of the two steam CTS, athletic contests were held in the afternoon and program of speech making and pyrotechnics was carried out on the river and at the leVee. The celebration was participated in by
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
To Celebrate One Hundredth Birthday

Ozark.-Archaelolo of Ozark have discovered through the medium of packet of old letters that on July 10, 1909, the first white man tied his crude and frail craft to the bank of the Arkansas river at the point at which the town of Ozark is located, consequently the city will be 100 years old on July 10, 1909, which event the citizens propose to celebrate in a Fourth of July style. Those in charge of the arrangements for the celebra- tion are trying to fix the date of the first marriage and birth at that point. A trades display parade with decor ated vehicles and fireworks at night will be features of the centennial event.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
New Law is ssino Carried Out.

Fayetteville.-Assesso Hayes of Washington county has notified the justices of the peace in the several townships in the county to prepare for the enforcement of the new assess ment law for that county enacted by the recent legislature. The act abol- ishes the county board of equalization and provides that the two justices of the peace in each township shall meet the assessor in their townships and assist him in making the assessments.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Did Not Want City Endanaered.

Conway.-At a recent meeting of the Board of Trade committee having the matter in charge, the proposition of the Iron Mountain railway officials to build a new passenger depot and rearrange their switching yards here in exchange for certain concessions upon the part of the city for grounds, was rejected The committee held that the matter of removing the switching from the public square was the thing most desired and the propo- sition of the railroad company would afford no relief along this line.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Hero Saves Boat Load.

During the fireworks celebration of the arrival of Arkansas river naviga- tion at Little Rock, Martin Durant saved his comrades from a serious ac- cident. A bomb caught fire and threatened to blow up a boat load of other explosives when Durant at the risk of his life threw the bomb into the river. He received serious inju- ries as the bomb exploded before strik, ing the water.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24

ting for itself new channel through the state farm and emptying into the Mississippi short way above Arkan- sas City with destruction of thou sands of acres of the richest lands in the state, and their engineers are al ready consulting with state officials to so repair the place which is rapidly eaving at the state farm near Cum mins, that the danger will be re- moved.
 At the last meeting of the peniten- tiary board, as well as several pre- vious ones, the rapidity with which the river is cutting into the state farm was reported and finally Cover nor Donaghey and Superintendent Pit. cock were appointed as a committee to take the matter up with govern ment and other officials and see what could be done to stop the caying. The
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Railroad for clarksviIIe Promising.

Clarksville.-The Clarksville Board of Trade gave a banquet last week at the Arlington Hot,l to the repre- sentatives of the new railroad which is contemplated from the North. The road as planned will run from Salem, Mo, south through Harrison and Jas per to Clarksville. It will ultimately be extended to Paris, Tex. This road opens up the vast zinc and lead fields of Northwest Arkansas, besides afford ing an outlet for the great timber and fruit products of that section. As it takes about three tons of coal to smelt one ton of lead or zinc ore, the ore has to be transported to the coal and the unlimited fields of anthracite coal about Clarksyille insure the location of the smelters.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Bail Refused to Simmons.

Newport.-Robert T. Simmons, sa- loonist and politician, who is being held here charged with the shooting of Eunice King, young man just out of his teens, was again refused the privilege of giving bond by Chan cellor George T. Humphreys on the 18th. Simmons shot King in saloon on March 15.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
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at the demonstration, intends to run line of packets in the Arkansas riv- CT for the next ten years, whether they carry a ton of freight or a passenger, in the effort to secure for Little Rock better rates and conditions. Such a determination may mean the develop ment of the Arkansas river and a partial return of the old river days. It may mean the securing of the CO., operation of the United States gov ernment in putting the river into bet ter condition and the appropriation of money for the maintenance of the river channel.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Jail peliveru at DeOueen.

DeQueen.-Otis Dean, Mack Chan dler and John Parker, inmates of the county jail, escaped last week by fore ing an exit through the inner door of the prison, the outer door having been left ajar for better ventilation. Sheriff Tribble and posse soon recaptured Dean and Chandler.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Resort Town is Improvino.

Armstrong Springs.-Tne Catholic church here is nearing completion and several other buildings will be erected soon. A company of Little Rock busi- ness men bought the hotel and springs a few weeks ago and several thousand dollars worth of work will be done on the splings and new buildings.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Young Girl Dies in convuIsions.

Nashville.-Flora Hoffman, 12 years of age, daughter of C. R. Hoffman of Nashville, died last week of blood poison, resulting from a fracture of the arm received about 12 days be- fore. The girl was in convulsions for several hours before she died. The arm had been twice broken previously and each time in the same place.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
July 3 is Chosen Date.

Heber-Heber is making great preparations for big celebration July 3 and the Missouri and North Arkan- sas railroad will have extra coaches to accommodate those coming from a distance
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Both Leqs Were Broken.

Little Rock.-J. A. Dees, freight conductor in the employ of the Rock Island, had both of his legs broken below the knees in a train accident near Houston, Perry county, last week. He was brought to Little Rock and placed in a local hospital for treat ment.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
One Hundred and Fifty-two Cars

Van Buren.-A report of berry sta tistics for the season just closed shows that about 152 cars were ship ped from Van Buren. This does not represent the entire shipment from Crawford county, as many cars were sent out from other points.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
New Township Has Been Formed

Batesville.-The Independence Coun- ty Court has created the new township of Dota, formerly part of Black River township. The officers for the new township will be chosen. at the special election to be held July l.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Largest Slave Plant in South Arkansa

Fl Dorado.-The Fl Dorado stave factory has located on few choice acres of land just south of the newly constructed waterworks tower conven- tent to both the Rock Island and Iron Mountain tracks. This will be by far the largest stave plant in Southern Arkansas and great thing for Fl Dorado. The plant was formerly a Newport enterprise.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Old Couple Die Same Day.

Stuttgart-Charles H. Odell of Stuttgart was summoned to Peoria, H., Saturday on account of the death of both his mother and father. The father died of old age, and the shock being too great for the mother, she died a few minutes later.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Insurance Company Chartered.

Little Rock-The Atlas Fire and Tornado Insurance Company of Ola has been granted authority to do busi- ness in this state. This company has an authorized capital of $200,000, of which amount $103,0o is subscribed and $56000 paid in.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Several Hundred Thousand Dollars

Mena.-The grades on the Kansas City Southern in the vicinity of Mena are to be lowered. the work to begin within the next few days. It is ex- pected that several hundred thousand dollars will be spent on the work.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Factory Output Will Be Doubled.

Helena.-The new buildings of the Henry Wrape Slave Company's plant at Helena have been completed and the machinery installed The new plant enables the company to double its output
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Stack Painter Falls Far.

Helena--J E. Austin, painter, while at work on one of the smoke stacks of the compress plant Saturday fell distance of 40 feet and was cut and bruised about the face and body, and both knee caps were broken.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
To Arouse Interest in Churches.

Black Springs.-The laymen of Mount Ida circuit will hold g mission ary rally at Black Springs this week The object of the meeting is to arouse a deeper interest in missions and % organize for general church work.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Saw Mill For July 1.

Plainview.-The large sawmill plant of the Fort Smith Lumber Company at Plainview has been completed It is expected the plant will be running at it's fullest capacity by July L
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
New Enterprise For Atkins.

Atkins.-A large sawmill and planer mill will be put in at this place and the prospective payroll of S7000 or sS,000 per month will help Atkins a great deal. The citizens have donated five acres of ground and S1,000 in money
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Did Not Know the Alderman.

Little Rock-A tout working for local gambling room invited an alder man to take part in the game and the arrest of ten persons followed.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Cow Cores Woman Fatally.

Rover-Mrs. Brooks, mother of Mrs. R. E. Rison of Perryville, died recently at her home in Rover from the effects of injulie received by being gored by a cow
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Building Struck by Lightning.

Hawes.-J. J. Browns barn near Hawes, Garland county. was struck by lightning last week and was totally destroyed by fire
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Will Establish Post at Helena.

Helena-Benjamin H. Sandeford of Pine Bluff. president of the Arkansaw Travellers Association, is making ar engagements to establish an Arkansaw Travellers Post in Helena
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Modern Hotel is Going Up.

Hamburg-The new brick hotel which is being erected here is going up rapidly, the walls having reached the second story. It will be a modern up-todate hotel in every respect.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Last Frame Structure to Go.

Fl Dorado-The last frame building on the public square will be torn down and a fine two-story brick erect ed on the site at once
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Lumber Mill Has Been Reb,,i+

Alonzo.-J. F. Fowler has completed the reconstruction of his sawmill at Alonzo, which was wrecked by the re- cent tornado.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
openinu of the chautauuua.

Benton-The Chautauqua opened at Benton Monday for one week. The program provides for a new attraction every day and night.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Cornerstone is Laid.

Charleston.-The cornerstone of the new public school building at Charles ton was laid on the 21st An interest ing program was executed for the occasion.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24

Lad FalIe From Tree and Breaks Arm.
 Hermitage.-Ed Phillips, aged 12, a son of James Phillips of this place, his arm. He. with some other boys, was playing in the tree when limb broke and he fell to the ground.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Fire Destroys Lumber Mill.

Warren.-Fire destroyed one of the large lumber kilns of the Southern Humber Company at Warren last NAek. The loss is estimated at $1 ,000.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Rice Plant is Destroyed.

Stuttgart.-M. Beck's rice plant. near Stuttgart, was burned last week. It is believed that the fire was of in cendiary origin.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Old Time Fourth of July,

Benton.-Arrangem are being made at Benton for an old-time Fourth of July celebration on Monday, July 5.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Insurance Men Hold Meetino.

Little Rock.-The insurance agents of the state held their annual meet ing here last week.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Teachers Are in Attendance

Conway 100 teachers are in attendance at the teachers institute here this week.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24
Knife Fighters Have Cutting Bee.

Knlfe FIghters Have Cutt1ng Bee.
 Hot Springs.-Crawford Latham and John Thomas, two white labOrers, fought duel in the dark with knives at the corner of Benton and Beech streets in Hot Springs last week. Both received painful injuries.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-24

Will Save Farming Land. Several levee districts of Lincoln and Desha counties are awakening to
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-22
The Salvation Army

The dedication service held in the Salvation Army hail, on Sunday after noon, drew good crowd. and was en- joyed by all IL was the best service Of the kind which the Army has held in Putnam, and was therefore doubly in- temsting. Of course, the most promi. nent character in the service was the person who was dedicated. This proved to be Roy Elliott IIioadley--the six months old son of MT. and Mrs. Benj Hoadley, of Pomfret Center, both of whom are loyal and active members of Putnam Corps, Salvation Army.
 The dedication Of their children is always optional wIth 5aIyationlsts, but in this instance 1t was the earnest de. sire Of the parents that their child should be given directly to God aud 10 the Army.
 Captain and Mrs. Withec performed the ceremony, and aii wbo witnessed it were pleased with tte service.
 The regular se7viers of the Army will De held as usual, Friday and Saturday evenings al o'clock, and on sunday at and 5 ?. m. Every ons welcome.
 Captniu and Mfs. Wiihee wish to ans nonnee tint staff Captain r. \. A. Mackenzle, who is al present located in NeNlfsonaon, Will lecture in this city on Wednesday. Nos 5, OH tlse tople: ssrhe Salvation Army in iadlAs The Staff Captain has heen for eight and a hall years in ibe irlugu district, in In- dia, and has jast.iasely returned to New England where he was for six years an Army officer before going lo the foreign iieid. He is seeking to enlist Salvation Army officers for the Indian field. Captain and Mrs. Withee had the pleasure sof listening to him in Prosi- dence short time ago. and believing that Putnam people would enjoy see ing and hearing him in this lecture made an appointment with him the date for which has just been settled Complete announcement will he mad next week,
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-22
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Eugene isedoug, of Elddefofd, Me.s was before fne court Friday morning. charged with drunkenness. He was allowed b depart on his promise to ins- usedlalely leave town. I.edeux had been working for an Iee coiupany tn Hartford bus work becoming slack ho was lmld uif. He went 10 Manchester nnd sfald over night, and then decided lie mosild 9o h see llie otd folks Down Ea@g. Some one on Efle tfasu had souie fire water and treated Lsaoax, and it snadr hIm decidedly stllafions. Hegos oif the tfain at Putnam and hooped tt nn to the top of his lungs. As the city doss not boast of hurry-up wagon, . baggage truck was pressed Into service and the yelling Idstioux was loaded on to It, followed by . small crowd ol street urehins, who volunteered to pun1n the truck to the lookup. He hnf [
 ticket to Boston and moro than onoun1 money to take him te his destinattoo and he made ffeuh start on ths 10:D1 train.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-22

-Tae New England Apple show, now being held ia B5sgen, tx the largest exhibit of the fruit ever seen In lhe East. All of the States are making large exhibits Maine peing tiFsf and Connecticut second. Connecticut has several hundred barrels, as many boxes aud over one thousand plates in its de- paFlment f. l.. Brown, of Poinffet, is one Of the four largest exhibitors. as he is every year. and also prize win ner every year. We are surprised not to see Woodstock represented, having the reputation Of being the best section for apples in the State. We had some fall apples Of MT. Frank Miller, Of that town, last week, and for absolute per lection, beauty and size, we cannot im- agine how they could be excelled- One weighed fourteen ounces. And for baking or stewing they are everything one could wish. Oar weakness for fruit is stewed apple each meal. So we are . good judge, and Woodstock should contend for prizes at so important a National Apple Exhibsf as the Boston show.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-22
Obituary.
WARN r. PHlLIIps

Mrs. Mary r. Phillips, for ever eigh- ty years resident of Woodstock, died Thursday at the home Of her grand daughter, Mrs. Augustine NJ. Bartlett in kenyonville. She was born in Greenfield, Mass, in iSae, her father being Otis Perry and her mother Polly Carpenter, daughter of Chester Carpen- ter of West Woodstock. Her ancestors first settled in Massachusetts and from the Massachusetts branch came the grandfather of Mrs. Phillips, the foun- der of the Connecticut branch. The family traces its lineage back in New England history 10 some of the most loyal of the early settlers. She was a member Of the Adventist church, and had the respect of every one who knew her. Her first husband was Chester Paine, and after his death she maFlIed Waldo Phillips, Mhe WAS partner of her brother, tho late Judge Oliver Ii, Perry of South N Mooslsteek, tn New York, where during the WAT they con- dueied grain business. She Is sur vivea by q daughter, Ms. Perry P. Wilson of Putnam, and twa seas, John (. Paine of Bridgeport, and Charles A. Paine of Worcester. Tie funeral WAS held in keasonviIle Saturday after noon, the burial being in West Wood stock.
 ERAsrIs IL WARREN
 Erastus Hastings Warren died at his home on Bullock street Friday aged sa years. Rev. E. N. Belcher oillciated at a prayer service at the home Sunday morning. The body was taken toEast- ford for burial, where services were con dueted by Rev. James E. King of the Congregational church ill that place. MT. Warren was lifelong resident of Eastford before coming 10 Putnam to live about two years ago. He leaves a daughter.
 EDMOND B. srRA1vfoN
 The funeral of Edmond B. Stratton, who died Friday, aged 6l years, was held from his home on Farrows street Monday afternoon, Rev. F. W. Belcher officiating, assisted by Rev F. E. Kent. The bearers were C. NJ. Kent, E. II. Kent, John Hiboard, and Harry E. Stratton. The burial was in the Grove street cemetery. He leaves wife, one son, Harry l.. of this city, and dangh- ter, Mrs. (. E. Griggs of Abingdon.
 LrCErra WHITNEY
 Mrs. Lucetta Whitney, wife of Josiah ". Whitney, died al the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. k. Franklin, Chap. man street on Friday. The funeral services were held on Monday, Rev. l.. W. Belcher officiating, burial being in the Grove street cemetery. The sons of the deceased acted as bearers.
 HENRY C. SrooNER.
 Word was received in this city, on Tuesday Of the death of Henry C.. Spooner, at the home of his mother, in orford, N. II. His death was due 10 Bright's disease, following long Ill., ness.
 MT. Spooner was steam-filter, and had lived in this city over twenty years during which he made large number of friends. He was about f5 years of age and unmarried He was mem. Der of Quinebaug Lodge, A. F. X A. NJ, and Israel Putnam Lodge, |. o. O. F. Funeral services were held in Or ford, st 5 o'clock on Wednesday after noon.
 HENRY YARoeK.
 Henry Yarock, aged 42, died at his home on Woodstock avenue, on Mon- day night. MT. Yaroek was engaged in the junk business in this city. He leaves his wife and four small child ren.