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The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

Prescott is a solid. permanent and
substantial business city. Her mer-
chants, as a rule, are progressive and
up-to-date-as is abundantly shown
in the magnificent establishments lin
ing the business streets. Business is
conducted according to metropolitan
methods. and the trade and influence
of her merchants are felt over wide
range of territory. Substantial store
buildings. with unusually neat, large
and attractively displayed stocks of
goods under the capable management
of igtelligent and wide-awake men,
are the order of the day The mer-
= ants several of whom carry stocks
ranging in value from $4,000 TO SEQ
.ooo are as broad and liberal set of
men as any city can boast of. They
nrovide we'll for their trade and OBJ
tain their goods from the foremost
factories and jobbing houses, side by
side with the dealers of the large
cities. paving the same price for the
same quality and character of goods,
and with lower rents and running
.avnepses, are evidently in position TO
eall merchandise for less money than
tbe metropolitan dealer. Thus the
home citizen is afforded no excuse
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

reading at home when young man.
and continued this while a teacher.
At the age Of twenty-one he was
elected Justice of the Peace and
served four years, before being
elected County and Circuit Clerk of
Pike county, in which place he
served six years. After this ne
came to Prescott and engaged in
the newspaper business eight years,
finally selling to the present editor
of tie Picayune, and took up the
practice of law, being admitted to
the bar in 1898. Mr.. Bush has long
ago demonstrated his fine ability
as an attorney and has handled
some of the largest litigations of
the country. With the exception Of
one session of the Legislature in
1897. when he represented his coun-
ty. he has never held office nor
beer an office-seeker. preferring to
devote his time to his practice, and
his success is the result. Socially
he is prominent. A member of the
Masonic and X. & l.. of H. orders.
and a Woodworking member Of the
Nj. Z. church, his worth is attested
by The fact that he is now serving
his third term as Conference Lay
Leader OF the Little Rock Confer
encr. and has made many addresses
over the district in this work Mr.
Rush is owner of both residence and
business property and takes cor
u,endab,e interest n all movements
for the betterment of conditions
among his people either in com
mercial. social or moral way
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

being identified with the life of Pres
colt for more than thirteen years, he
has perhaps as wide an acquaintance
as any citizen We have. Besides be-
ing an assistant for some time to
Sheriff Blakely several years ago, he
was chief of police in Prescott for
five years, and be it said to his credit
that his ability as a peace officer
was time and again demonstrated to
be of the highest order. Something
over two years ago he went to Car
Isle. Ark, to enter the real estate
business with a brother. and his en-
ergy and qualities as mixer" with
the people is shown by the fact that
although a perfect stranger to the
people, he was induced to enter the
race for mayor of that city by few
friends. and when the votes were
counted it was seen that he had de
feated his opponent, man who had
been in business there for more thar
twenty years, by a vote OF more than
three to one, and held the office Tor
nearly two years before returning
here He has been prominent
worker in political circles of this
county for several years. and 1t is his
present intention to be in the race for
county office two years hence. Mr..
March stands high in the estimation
of many people of the county, and
being a man of much energy, life
and sincere enthusiasm, it is not
likely that when election time comes
he will be refused the place he asks
at the hands of the people
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
NEWTa'S STUDIO.
\ Progressive Artist, and Southwest
Arkansas Leading Photographer.

By an experience of many years
and with an operating room we'll de-
signed and arranged for affording
correct ventilation and light, with
up-to-date cameras and other appa-
ratus. A w Newth is prepared TO
execute everything in the photo
graphic art. and stands at the head
of his profession in southwestern Ar
kansas. In Prescott he controls the
best trade of the community on ae-
count of the most artistic shading
and elegant retouching which distin-
cuisines all his productions. while all
subjects are given a natural. graceful
and most becoming pose. To the
which is true to the subject and at
the same time so we'll executed as to
be of the highest degree satisfying
and pleasing TO their friends, We
would say call at Newth's Studio and
see the fine specimens there on exhi
btion, and you will not be afraid to
trust your "phiz" to his skillful
work. The art of photography has
taken stronger hold on the world
than ever before. as is evidenced by
the thousands of kodaks in daily use
and the vast army of amateur artists,
and in this line Mr.. Newth always
has a stack of work in front of him
in the developing and printing of
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

roofing tin, sheet copper and zinc
fldge roll, porch and deck crossings.
stove pipe, elbows, conductors. fin
her trimmings, etc, and through
the fact that he is a conscientious
workman who takes special care that
all work is first-class and right In
every way before being delivered he
has built up fine and lasting patron
age. He does genral business In
MS line, including the manufacture
OF galvanized wares and window
caps, metallic skylghts, tanks of all
kinds, and makes speciality of all
tin and iron work, as well as tin
roofing and architectural sheet metal
of all kinds. The Gem Theatre. one
of the neatest houses of it's kind in
this section of the state. is also
owned and operated by Mr.. Wyriu.
The house seats~300 people, is cooled
by a number of large electric fans.
| and with good music and a change
OF pictures daily. with occasionally a
good vaudeville. ii is a most popular
place OF amusement for our people.
MIR. Wyrill is a native Texan, but
came to Prescott ABOUT two years
ago. since which time he has gained
high standing among our people In
both business and social circles, by
attending strictly to business and
applying the Golden Rule to all deal
ings He is in a position to meet all
demands of the public in his work,
and TO serve his patrons at as reason
able prices as is consistent with the
high class of work upon which he
bases his claim for public favor and
| patronage.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

which he is held by people far and
wide over the county is shown b.
the fact that he been nominated by
the Democrats for County Treasurer.
and as a nomination at the county
Democratic primaries in this coun-
try is the same as an election, Mr..
Cox will handle all county funds for
the next two and likely -four years
Upon another page with other
county officials will be seen his pic
ture. Further words of comment
are unnecessary, except to say that
he is one of those energetic young
business men who are the life of a
community nowadays and whe
usually head the list of those join
ing for public improvements in theil
communities
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
Eminently a Fine Drug Store.

be the preacher. But what Of the druggist WHO
measures out the drugs and potions which may
mean instant death if not properly weighed and
compounded? 1t is at oree apparent how neces-
sary it is that an apothecary should be not only
man of education. but careful and experienced as
well, and one who takes interest in his profess
sion on account of the large field it presents fer
study His duties may not be arduous but they
such that the slightest mistake might prove to be
a very serious affair. Therefore. eternal vigilance
and caution necessary in compromising drugs
and especially in filling prescriptions and the
druggist must have thorough knowledge of drugs
and medicines, and their origin and compatibility,
and exercise the greatest care in their compound
ing. Berry Hesterly is from the St Louis College
of Pharmacy and is known to be exceedingly care
full and accurate in his work, much that lie
is unusually highly recommended prescription
man by many of the countys best physicians Be-
sides this he does all buying and has the entire
management of the store, and is looking after It's
affairs in a manner which has brought 1t tol the
recognized high plane it enjoys today. In all re-
spects Berry Hesterly Is known to be progressive,
enterprsing aud energetic, and is esteemed for
his many good qualities. both in business and
social life.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
j. Ii. JORDAN
ma Established Merchandise House,
Doing Prosperous BUSINESS
l.. Cox, Manager

For more than eleven years the
hig general merchandise house OF }.
u Jordan has been yearly contrlou-
ting in no small degree TO the I'M
nortance of Prescott as traui"s
center. and but few mercantile eS-
,ahlishments can look back over
more prosperous existence thah eau
this one. 1t handles general iher.
cbandise and carries stoeN Vi
goods that will compare faVorapi!
v,th anv found in much larger cities,
and includes practically all soous TO
a,iroa IN meet the everyday wants
- Tho line of dry goods. dress goous'
o,to,s and furnishings Tor tue
ladies'. clothing for men ana boys, a'
wau as shirts. ties, collars unu
wear and all goods in THIS hhe' W
49, Win A large and fine assert
80 If the we'll known and reiiapie
peters Shoes. one OF the pest ar
MOS, standard makes on the ma AZ =
na tho seteson and Tiger HAAS io'
60 aud boys. Specialties IN Tue
L..
honse are the Professionalism AZ
line Of shirts and furnishings p. tne
Mnyan shirts and the Ed V. rilee
- - for which orders are taheh
s f,t and satisfaction IN SLY ''s'
and substantially made clothes . a. -
Avs guaranteed by TINS o"o .
C C"1 largest and best ta,Aorin ns
buses The house OF Mr., 90, w. a
n oo always made specially orr, OF re-,
, ia1 goods. including well :, Know =
hronds of everything deail ~, ~.
U D' s steadily adhered to the primer .nlaa
81 snnplving the same 10 Tue 'a'G -
., ., arices which would only ADM. o. =
o. reasonable and legitimate MAJ - : !"
a ' e"ofit MIR. e. /. Cox the pres
o o. man manager. has been Wlt VIII ,,o ,ae
s snnsa the past eight years ana upon ''l
nov ho"S 9aatb of Mr.. Jordan recently , Is,
snn,ed full control. lie was ~. :,
SUM cared in Nevada County anu
n nns large acquaintance IN IN e b,e5
mas An evidence of the n's -
Se steam and perfect confidence =
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
]. X. HAMILTON x co.
A Pioneer of Prescott and Fine
Business House With Large
Trade

Standing out prominently as i
factor in the commercial life Of
prescott and a man who has at al
times taken much interest III The
growth and development of the city,
six. Hamilton. Coming from his
native state OF Tennessee in 49,.
he afterwards, in 1850, located In
Prescott. and has ever since been
identified With all movements tend
ine to the betterment OF the CITY
and the welfare of the people, and II
is with no little pride that he has
watched the city's progress during
the last thirty years, seeing her
grow from a little village to the
hustling metropolis of today. Until
about ten years ago he was associat-
ed in business with his brother. II.
A Hamilton. an extended notice Of
whom will be seen in this issue, but
about that time he established his
present house. which is now one OF
the leading general merchandise
stores Of the community, carrying
large lines of dry goods. clothing.
hats. shoes. trunks. valises. furnish
ings, for men and women, rs we'll as
a selected stock of groceries. pro
visions and feed stuffs. The house
has been one of the largest buyers
Of eggs and produce in the city and
has also annually purchased large
Quantities of cotton seed, always
paying the highest market prices Tor
produce Of any kind raised by the
farmer During this year Mr. Ham
ilton has purchased three cars OF
COW peas, for which he has paia
S.500 in cash to our farmers. AS
ISOLATED with him Is Mr.. George
| Christopher, who has been in the
store for more than ten years, anu
On account of his standing with the
people has done much to MAINTAIN
the good name of the house MT.
Christopher eomposes the company
OF the firm, and besides having
Sr'ed the city most eltlciehti! d"
marshal Is now serving his first
Term on the Board of Aldermen. lie
vas born and reared In this county
and has wide acquaintance. among
al OF whom he is held in high re-
gard But few people can boast oil
NE fullest confidence of the people
enjoyed by this firm and when
aas been acquired by years OF open
IND straightforward dealing. MT.
hamilton and Mr.. Christopher are
10Th men whose word Is as good as
.ner bond, and their prosperous
BUSINESS is result of their charac-
sllstics of liberality. courtesy ana
aifness, with which they treat both
strangers and friends.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

In every city there are examples of those who
nv honesty, good business judgment and energy
have reached a point where they are pointed to IS
leaders in their particular line, and in Prescott
tho Hesterly Drug Store is looked upon in this
1ebt Here is one place where quality is uphe Il
The management believes in 4uality-first quality
and always supplies that quality TO its custom
arc and we venture to say that you will never get
pvtbing from this store which is not right square
nm to the mark both in quality and condition. The
bonse handles simply everything usually found in
realIy first-class city drug store of today. Pres
oot has especial cause to congratulate herself upon
The possesson of some fine pharmacies which will
oompare favorably with those found in any similar
ized town anywhere, and at Hesterly's just cal
FIR ANYTHING YOU want in their line and you will
cot il. whether in drugs. chemicals, patent pro-
rratary medicines. druggists sandries, toiiet
goods etc all of which kept in the very best
and freshest quality beautiful modern soda
fountain is operated in the house, and at most any
hour of the DAY a number OF our most prominent
neople may be seen partaking OF the cold car
donated beverages afforded by 1t or ice cream in
oil popolar flavors The house affords steady
amnIoynent to three trained clerks Griffin
R,akelv has been with the house five years, and
Henry Moore a registered pharmacist of fine abiI-
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
OUR BUSINESS HOUSES AND
PRESCOTT AS A MARKET
Commercial Enterprises Not Exceeded by Any City OF
Equal Size Anywhere--Stocks are Up-to the Minute.

for spending his money with the OBJ
jectionable and notorious mail order
or catalogue houses, who flood the
country with their literature contain
ing all kinds of seductive bats in re-
gard to their goods. which are soon
found to be dear at any price. In
this part of the west, however, tne
people are usually loyal to the home
merchant, for they realize that it is
he who helps them bear the burden of
taxation, and donates to all their
worthy movements. The various
lines of mercantile pursuits are, at
present. we'll represented in Prescott,
and no concern in the ordinary lines
of merchandise or lumber would find
a suitable opening here. There is,
however. an inviting field for the es-
adjustment of wholesale or, dY Sibut-
ing houses, etc, in most Nv W
Prescott's Ba-er' ~
There is everythinfess' af " %oS-
colt az a banking ABOUT 70 ~
try tributary is W 4 Is
most fertile of - 8
or even OF the " a% e
ers a~e notice.
colt IRE ~ so,
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
l.. II. v. BARGER
Recently From Pennsylvania, and
Proprietor Front Street
Barber Shop.

III there is anything calculated to
mako a man feel like Shaping his
wife it Is to go into a barber shop.
climb into chair that IL constructed
like a four-foot pile of wood. be
smeared over with dirty, greasy
lather, have lazy barber haggle
around over his face with q saw-edge
razor. and be turned out looking and
feeling like the short end OF 80
cents. But there Ia difference In
shaves, and to walk into a nice clean
place, be shaved by an artist instead
OF tinker, and handled with keen.
sharp razors, clean towels, etc.. is to
make man feel like buying the
good lady a new bonnet. The shop
of our subject Is a new acquisition to
Prescott, and IL one that should.
and We predict that will, receive a
large share of the trade. II is equip
ped and furnished brand new
throughout, with two modern hy-
draulic chairs of latest pattern, and
bath rooms for the accommodation
of its patrons. Mr.. Barger is a bar
Der OF more than twenty years ex-
per:enee. during which time he has
worked in many of the larger cities
of the east, coming here from Pitts
burg just recently for the purpose of
buying his shop and investing In land
in this section. He has purchased
100 acres, part of which will be
farmed by a brother-in-law who will
arrive here shortly. and comes rec
commended as citizen of worth To
any community. To those who havo
met and become acquainted with
him he has demonstrated that he Is
genial and good-natured fellow,
energetic and progressive, and we
are glad TO welcome him among us.
II you are not perfectly satisfied with
your present barber, call on Mr.
Barger He will appreciate it. and
prove to you our saying above. that
there is a difference in shaves.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
J. o. A. BUSH
'he Of Our Rest Known Attorney
and Citizens.

from the earliest days the proies-
sun OF law has been one OF the
aeatest Importance to the CONNER
val world. Ii is one that requires
uaen Intellect, brains, close STUDY
'aa application, and among those
sao have become prominent at the
"sfsda County bar. and who nave
saieVed reputation for apl'ilS
'ua The honest, conscientious hand
aus OF all cases entrusted to MN,
= md our subject. j. o. A. Bush.
:, Bush was born in Pike county
KANSAS, and came to Prescott IN
M, from the town of Mnrfrees-
w. He was born and reared on
arm attended country schools
~ ~ taught three years during ms
9 life. Having decided upon
Ias his life's work he began
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
A. O. WYRILL
Tin and Sheet Metal Works and Pro-
prietor Gem Theatre-BOth Fine
and Worthy Establishments.

and Worthy Establishments.
With more than fifteen years ex-
perience at his trade Mr.. A. o. Wy
rill is a most able man in his line of
work-that of the tin and sheet
metal business-and his shop on
West Main street has all the facili-
ties and equipment for turning out
any size or kind of piece of work
on short notice. He carries In stock
constantly large quantities of galva-
nized and block sheet iron, bright
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

strawberries will pay the farmer
from s100 to $500 per acre in clear
money. Preparing ground and cult
eating the plants costs about SIS per
-Sre and 5000 plants will cost $3.50.
= % yield is from Is to 200 crates
. acre. - 81 re- LeAE
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

ity, has recently accepted position. The store is
oGned by Dr. ; j. Hesterly, one of the city's best
and its Oldest physician in continuous practice.
The management, however, OF the business is left
to his son, Berry who has been connected with the
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-04-02
SIDNA SURROUNDED.
Advices from Mt. Airy Shed More
Light On the Allen Gang Hunt.

Mt. Airy, N. c., March 30.-A cou-
rier who reached here late tonight
from the posse which has been hunt
ing the outlaws confirmed the infor-
nation to Hillsville that Sidna Allen
and Wesley Edwards were surround
ed. He also brought word Of the ar
rest of Albert Faster, a brother-in-
law of Edwards. 1t was near Faster
home the detectives found the trail
of the two fugitives. They thought
the men were in Eastern's house. but
when it was raided no one was there.
Easter said he had not seen the out
laws and hat neither Of them had
been in his house.
Investigation. however, revealed
the hiding place Of the outlaws in a
thicket near the house. The detec-
tives thing Easter has been carrying
food to Allen and Edwards and kept
| them informed of the movements of
the detectives, who found a we'll worn
! trail from the house to the thicket
When the hiding place was found
Easter was more closely questioned.
Finally he was searched and in his
| pocket a receipt for $40 signed by
Sidna Allen was found. This he aft
| erwards confessed was for a loan
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-04-02
(By the Associated Press

Hlllsvllle, Va, March 3O.-With de-
tectives close on the trail of SIdna
Allen, ring leader Of the Allen clans
men and his nephew, Wesley Ed
wards, known hereabouts as q dan
gerouS man, h prospects tonight
were that before day-break the two
outlaws would be captured. dead or
alive, and the entire band who ridd1ed
with bullets the Carroll county court
mousse Killing hive people and wound
ing two others, would be in the hands
OF the law to await trial for mur-
der.
Early today the posse under Detec-
tive Thomas Felts, got a defnite clew
OF the remaining outlaws, where
abouts. Newly turned tracks in the
ra1n-soaked mountain side about tiff
teen miles from here, and IN the vi
clnlty Of Floyd Aliens home. We're
discovered. They led back to a ere
wee overgrown with ivy and laurel.
where a cover Of leaves laid over
scraps of food gave unquestioned evil
dence Of the outlaws last hiding
place. A receipt for seventy dollars
made out to George Obter, a resident
or this section and signed by Sidna
Alien, lay near by, apparently having
dropped from Aliens pocket. The
detectives believe the men had left
the place not more than an hour be-
tore the posse discovered it. The ap-
proach Of the posse, some think.
caused the outlaws to flee further in
to the mountains. So confident was
detective Felts that he at last had
discovered the fugitives' hiding place,
that he Immediately dispatched cou-
rlers to the small outlying posses to
have them draw in and encircle the
region where the two men are be
lieved to be. Every line Of escape
thus was closed and the real work Of
capture begun.
Up to dark tonight no news hac
reached here as to the success of the
sOrtie. The Hillsville towns peopIe
manifested intense interest and many
remained up beyond their retirins
hour to hear the news. They predic1
a desperate battle when the detective:
come upon the outlaws. If the mer
are so closely trapped as the detec.
tives calculate, a battle to death i.
imminent. Both Sidna Allen ant
Wesley Edwards have declared &C
cOrding to reports from the noun
ain they never would be taken alive
claude and Friel Allen remain il
the Hillsville Jail. 1t had been ex
pected they would be transferred t,
Roanoke today but every available
detective in town was hurried out t
the mountains to assist in the captur,
of the two remaining outlaws. The,
probably will be taken under heav,
guard to Roanoke tomorrow.