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Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
BENGEL.

"All things cometh to him who knows how to wait" and we of this little vale are past masters in the art. Years and years we have waited for better roads, safe bridges, good schools, a church, telephone lines-ln just few advantages enjoyed by our more fortunate neighbors. We have had the promises of many aspiring candidates to better our road condl- tions, but alas! when said candidate assumed his duties of office and was comfortably ensconced in his official chair he forthwith forgot all about us and our almost untenable position. So we have begun to think that we have not had square deal and feel "xinder peeved" as a consequence. Our fertile lands, rich in natural re- souces, have drawn fine set of peo- ole in here, who demand better con ditions. So the business men of Vel don and the landholders here have put their wits together and propose to build a road outright with private capital, from Bengel to Weldon. So there will be no more delays, but con- certed action, with every mans shoul- der to the wheel-no knockers or slackers among us.
 Elder, Sol Allen filled an appoint ment at Ingleside Sunday.
 Carpenter Ray spent the weekend with friends in Weldon.
 Miss May Higginbotham is visiting her brother and family, MT. and Mrs. Virgil Higginbotham.
 J. H. Houston and family are nov ing this week to East Newport in order to place their children in school.
 T. A. Ray and son, Carpenter, were business visitors to Newport Tues day.
 Mrs. Wilber Steed and little Paul Edward came in Thursday from an extended visit with relatives and
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
McFADDEN.

It has been a long time since we have been represented in the Inde- pendent, so we thought we would send in few items.
 We are well supplied with mud at the present time, which makes us wish we had rock road.
 c. J. Peacock has about completed the new roof on his mill and is run hing every day with a full crew.
 MT. and Mrs. Newton Proctor gave a party Monday night in honor of Miss Elma Dean of Remmel Miss Dean has been visiting her sister, Mrs. N. Proctor.
 J. R. Bigham of Eight Mile was in our burg this week, bringing in some poultry.
 Desha Owen of Eight Mile will move to McFadden soon.
 The work on E. E. McFadden's new barn is progressing nicely. When completed it will be one of the best equipped barns in this part of the township.
 c. W. Little of Beedeville has nov ed in our midst.
 John Kiney, one of our well-known neighbors, is going to move to Beede- vile to work for A. J. Meade this wear
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Mrs. Austin, Jackson countys can ming demonstrator, returned this morning from Jacksonport, where she visited the school and made a talk on her work of organizing classes of girls in canning clubs all over the county. On account of the bad roads she is unable to reach many points. Mrs. Austin is very anxious to organize home demon stration kitchen in Newport, and in few days hopes to meet the ladies here in regard to the work. Newport has the opportunity of having some very fine workers from over the state this spring and summer, and if they do not organize this oppor- tunity will vanish. It will mean much to the town as well as the county.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
BEEDEVILLE.

Health is fine here since the epi- demic has subsided. Joe A. Beede has lost one COW and one fine long -eared mule with the flu He is treating the disease with plenty of rough hay and water.
 L. L. Ball, our popular blacksmith is talking of moving his family to Beedeville soon, he having purchased the John Carter residence. We are glad to see our soldier boys return ing. Some from overseas came in last week. The girls are pleased to see them looking so fine and healthy. Thanks to Uncle Sam for his good treatment of them.
 The past few warm sunshiny days were highly appreciated by the nov CTS, as it gave them chance to sun their belongings and fix up for a new year.
 Mrs. Will Bird attended church here Sunday and stated that she liked her new home on Cow Lake fine.
 Uncle Gill Conway has his house hold goods packed and ready to move to Little Rock. You are welcome at Beedeville whenever you choose to return, Uncle Gill. G. c. Conway has gone to Hot Springs to take course of baths, as he has been suffering much of late from rheumatism.
 Brother z. D. Barber filled his ap- pointment at Hickory Ridge last Sunday, preaching to large and at tentive audience.
 o. E. Johnson passed through Beedeville Sunday evening and look ed very much pleased for some reason.
 A. T. Thomas began trimming his orchard the first day of this week.
 A. J. Meade, our venerable mai carrier, is somewhat improved 1T health since he moved down to Beede- vile. He is recovering from the eff fects of the flu.
 Some of the Ford owners have SC were case of the blues since the roads are impossible.
 R. c. Roy is talking of moving his family to Hot Springs in the near flu ture. We regret to lose them, but hope the change will benefit his health, which is very poor.
 Wilber Smith helped Beede & Beede in their store last week. They have purchased the stock of merchandise of W. N. Nance at Eight Mile and moved the same to Beedeville, which gives large stock. Jim Sharkey completed his new house last week and moved on his farm which he lately purchased from o. J. Gould. Now Jim will make the chips fly clearing land and improv- ling same.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
friends in Bradford.

friends in Bradford
 MT. and Mrs. Lee Riley entertained the young people with a musical Saturday evening, but owing to al most impossible roads several of them were unable to get from the mill to MT. Riley's residence.
 John Wheeler has removed with his family to the Plant farm. He will occupy the house recently vacated by J. H. Houston.
 Mrs. Heath has been quite i'll this week, but is better at this writing.
 A. J. Jones was attending to busi- ness in Newport Wednesday.
 c. E. Pettigrew of Augusta spent the weekend in Bengel. He was the guest of Miss Elsie Ray.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

William 0. Burton of Algoa, one of Uncle Sam's soldiers, was here to- day on business, coming by way of Jonesboro, because of the bad condi- ton of the roads, which are almost impossible MT Burton had been sent to Camp Merrett and was ready to sail when news of the sign ing of the armistice reached them and they were returned to Camp Pike to be discharged.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Don't miss seeing little Mary Pick ford in "Johanna Enlists." Showing the true life of soldier. We will al so show a real Mack Sennett comedy "The Athletic Girls" Admission 10 and 20 cents. First show at $50. Come early.
 Friday night at the Madeline: Charlie Chaplin in 1.-The Dogs Life" " Your money back if you fail to laugh at this funny comedy.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
FOR SALE.

One carload of full-blood Jerseys and Holstein cows with young calves at sides. This stock is for sale at private sale until Saturday, January 18th, at 2 o'clock, when all will be sold at public auction at my dairy in East Newport.
 R. L. Robinson, Owner.
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Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Mrs. s. Brundidge of Searcy, who was chairman of the recent cam paign for the Fatherless Children of France, has received box of flowers from France, with the request that she sell them for ten cents bunch, the proceeds to be used for the bene- fit of Belgian babies. The day the flowers are sold is to be known as Baby Day"
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Bookkeeper Wanted Experienced on typewriter, knowledge of short hand preferred; must have general office training and knowledge of lumber preferred. Expert knowledge of bookkeeping not required.-Apply Arkansas Hardwoods Co.,, or Austin Campbell. 228d6t.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Private Elmer Rodgers arrived home a few days ago from Liverpool, England. He reports having seen some wonderful sights.
 B. s. Breckinridge, our leading merchant, pays highest prices fer country produce.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

E. V. Holt of Tuckerman went down to Little Rock yesterday after noon to attend meeting of the va rious group presidents of the Ark ansas Bankers Association. MT. Holt is chairman of Group 2, of which Newport is member.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY AND
 SATURDAY.

Lettuce, Onions, Raddishes, Celery, Horseradish, Spinach, Cocoanuts, Malaga Grapes and nice fat hens.
 Snetser's Grocery, Phone 183 228d2t.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

K. L. Marshall. left this morning for Little Rock to enter St. Vincent's Infirmary for a two weeks treat ment. Mrs. Marshall left on the noon train for Jonesboro to visit rel atives during her husbands absence from home.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

J. E. McCracken of Hutchinson, Kansas, is here for few days look ing over Jackson county lands with view of purchasing and locating in our county, which we hope he may do.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Reward for return of young point CT dog, brown and white spotted, es- trayed last Saturday.-P. H. Van Dyke. It'd.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Mrs. H. R. Case of Mountain View was at the Hazel hotel last night, re- turning home from Marianna.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
HERE AND THERE

Knox menos snoes cheap. III Wal. nut street dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Mrs. Graham Burke of Helena is here for a visit with her sister, Mrs. K. D. Brown, and aunt, Mrs. J. T. Umsted.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
WEATHER.

Tonight and Friday probably fair and colder.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Mrs. James A. Strider of Tucker man was down yesterday spending the day with her sister, Mrs. G. l.. Smith.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
NOTICE OF SEWER TAX.

The tax books for the collection of the special sewer tax on real proper ty in Sewer District No. 1 for the Ninth Annual Assessment to main tain and operate said sewer system, have been placed in my hands. All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their taxes to me on or before January 31, 1919. If such assessment is not paid, action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of said assessment and cost.
 Given under my hand this 26th day of December, 1918.
 L. MINOR, Collector. Sewer District No. 1, Newport, Ark.
 2O6d30t. The Independent works for you. Use it as your salesman. It carries news of the store into hundreds of homes.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

WANTED-Nice clean rags at the Independent office.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Mrs. Pleas Helm of the East Side is reported critically i'll, having had pneumonia for three days. Mrs. Helm was formerly Miss Jennie lowers and the many friends of the family hope to hear better news from the bedside soon.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23


 Otto M. Bowen was down town for short while this morning for the first time in week, having been victim of influenza.
 John Mullen of Memphis, travel ing drug salesman, spent yesterday and today in Newport, the guest of his cousin, Neill Mullen.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. B. Hooking and Mrs. H. A. McCallister returned last evening from three days visit with an aunt in Little Rock.
 Prosecuting Attorney Earl c. Ca sey was here last night, returning from Powhattan, where court ad- journed after short session.
 Drayage of all kinds handled sromptly. Phone No. 10. Chester Robinson. I3-dtf A. c. Wilkerson, who is recovering from severe attack of influenza, went to Batesville this afternoon to spend the remainder of the week.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. w. Muirhead and little daughter, Dorothy, came up from Olyphant this morning and are spending the day with MT. and Mrs. c. l.. Fox.
 Luther Ellison, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, has resigned and will move to Black Oak to assume the management of the Merritt Mer- cantile Company.
 Lost--Pair of 6-inch pliers on Nal colm avenue. (Return to s. w. Tele- prone Go. 228d2t. Charles c. Henry leaves this even- ing for St. Louis, where he will at tend a meeting of the chairmen of War Savings Stamps, which is called for tomorrow.
 FOR SALE.
 Coles high oven range. Cheap.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Otto M. Bowen was down town fol short while this morning for the first time in week, having been 8 victim of influenza.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

which convenes in that city tomor- row.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23
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Call at 415 Hazel street.


 J. E. McCracken of Hutchinson, Kansas, is here for few days look ing over Jackson county lands with a view of purchasing and locating in our county, which we hope he may do.
 k. V. Holt of Tuckerman went down to Little Rock yesterday after noon to attend a meeting of the va rious group presidents of the Ark ansas Bankers Association. MT. Holt is chairman of Group 2, of which Newport is a member
 Reward for return of young point CT dog, brown and white spotted, es- trayed last Saturday.-P. H. Van Dyke. ltd.
 K. L. Marshall. left this morning for Little Rock to enter St. Vincent's Infirmary for a two weeks treat ment. Mrs. Marshall left on the noon train for Jonesboro to visit rel atives during her husbands absence from home.
 Mrs. Pleas Helm of the East Side is reported critically i'll, having had pneumonia for three days. Mrs. Helm was formerly Miss Jennie lowers and the many friends of the family hope to hear better news from the bedside soon.
 For Sale-A nice lot of cypress building material, also cypress pick ets.-V. o. Jones Lumber Go.
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 MT. and Mrs. Don V. Marshal of Little Rock are spending a few days in our city for few days, while MT. Marshal is making his territory for a St. Louis furniture house. They are stopping at the Columbia hotel.
 Mrs. Tom Jones of Kenyon was here last night to see her son, Tom Jones, Jr., who has been quite sick at the Hazel hotel for several days. The young man is improving and his mother returned home this morn ing.
 MT. and Mrs. J. T. Umsted and MT. and Mrs. R. D. Brown and little J. T. Umsted, Jr., went down to Little Rock yesterday, where the little boy was operated on in the afternoon. He is at St. Luke's hospital and is reported to be doing nicely.
 Mrs. Roland Shelton and two chil- dren of Beebe arrived this afternoon to spend few days with Mrs. 0. E. Jones. MT. and Mrs. Shelton former ly lived in our city, where he was manager of the Cocoa Cola Bottling Company. The family are now moving to Little Rock.
 MT. and Mrs. w. A. Billingsley expect to leave this evening for St. Louis for few days stay, MT Bill kingsley going to attend the big con vention of campaign manageres of recent War Savings Stamp chairmen,
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

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Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

John Mullen of Memphis, travel ing drug salesman, spent yesterday and today in Newport, the guest of his cousin, Neill Mullen.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

For Sale-A nice lot of cypress building material, also cypress pick ets.-V. o. Jones Lumber Go.
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Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Mir. and Mrs. R. B. Hooking and Mrs. H. A. McCallister returned last evening from three days visit with an aunt in Little Rock.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

FOR SALE. Coles high oven range. Cheap.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Prosecuting Attorney Earl c. Ca sey was here last night, returning from Powhattan, where court ad- journed after a short session.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Drayage of all kinds handled sromptly. Phone No. 10. Chester Robinson. I3-df
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

MT. and Mrs. Don V. Marshal of Little Rock are spending few days in our city for few days, while MT. Marshal is making his territory for a St. Louis furniture house. They are stopping at the Columbia hotel.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

A. c. Wilkerson, who is recovering from severe attack of influenza, went to Batesville this afternoon to spend the remainder of the week.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

MT. and Mrs. w. A. Billingsley expect to leave this evening for St. Louis for a few days stay, MT. Bill kingsley going to attend the big con vention of campaign manageres of recent War Savings Stamp chairmen,
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-23

Mrs. Tom Jones of Kenyon was here last night to see her son, Tom Jones, Jr., who has been quite sick at the Hazel hotel for several days. The young man is improving and his mother returned home this morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
BAPTIST CAMPAIGN

Final details were worked out for the
Baptist campaign at a meeting of the
leaders of the teams, who will make the
canvass of the First Baptist church mem
bers Sunday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock
The meeting was presided over by Judge
j. C. b. Gwin, director of the drive, and
plans were made for an intensive pub
licity campaign this week, prior to the
activo~canvass that will be made next
week, beginning next Sunday.
The church roll was gone over and all
members outside of the city were listed
and addresses secured for reaching them
to interest them in the drive. Literature
was distributed to be used for the cam
paign, territory assigned and all plans
relative to the drive we're completed. The
services on next Sunday morning will
begin a. 6 "a M. when it is promised that
the church Will be heated and ready for
the first arrivals.
continued service will be held until
the dismissal at noon. and it is thought
that the largest portion of the amount
assigned to the church to raise will be
subscribed at the morning service. DR.. W..
p Price, the pastor, stated that Sunday
will be the greatest day in the history OF
the church. The week beginning Novem-
Der 20 will be called Victory week. and the
amount to be subscribed by the church is
$50, COO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
VIII Ask Congress To
Intervene In Mexico
Jenkins Outrage Appears Last Straw Americas Pa
tience-Hefln Stirs House by Vigorous Demand
for Deportation of Reds
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington November 23-(SpeciaD
In event of failure of the state depart
ment to secure satisfaction from the
government of Mexico for the outrage
perpetrated against W. o. Jenkins,
and held for ransom by bandits. and
later thrown into prison supposedly by
authority of President Carranza, what
would Congress do with a resolution
calling upon the state department to
take Mexico to task?
The question is pertinent because
Representative Davis of Tennessee,
speaking for the district in which Jen-
lSins was born and reared fails to Sc
cure satisfaction. he will ask Congress
to force the state dep rtment to go the
limit
Mr. Davis who is spending the vaca-
ton in Washington for the specific
purpose of pursuing the Jenkins matter.
said today to the correspondent of this
newspaper;
IF the diplomatic efforts of the
state department prove unable to Sc
cure satisfactory result in the Jen-
kins case. ] will introduce and press
for passage joint resolution demand
ing reparation and satisfaction for the
Jenkins incident from the Carranza
government"
Judging from the temper of Con-
gress respecting Mexico. it is believed
that such a resolution would carry.
Congress, it is indicated, is tired of
repeated outrages committed by people
of Mexico, and the clean up policy
ip some quarters is openly advocated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
Brief Account of Sermons
Preached at LocaLChurches

lowly sources. He loves to take small
beginning and put all the world to
shame. The first Christians-there were
less than 300 of them-pegan their work
in the city of Antioch Their hand-
caps were many. They were ignorant,
not influential. knew little of politics
and, last of all, had to go into the world
with a message directly contrary to the
thought of the times and which the peo-
pie did not want to receive or believe.
But as we look back on history. we
sec that the little band of first Chris
tans built all of the hospitals ever built
in this world, those places where human
/ ity is healed OF it's wounds, spiritual and
otherwise. They built our whole sys-
tenn of education; they freed the slaves
of the world because until Jesus Christ
came into the world it was all slave
they wrote the greatest book ever writ
ten the Bible, or, at least. that portion
Of it that has given currency to the
whole-the New Testament; they built
what we know as the home because be-
fore the Influence of the first Christians
began there was no home as we know
it, and they have established in thou
sands of pulpits of everywhere the doc
trine that there is an influence in the
world that can take you from your en-
viroHment, no matter what it might be-
and save you-make and cleanse you
anew.
What was the great secret of the
first Christians? How did they do all Of
this? They have not finished yet and
work still lies ahead of them, but how
did they accomplish the things they
have done thus far in human history
Because they felt that they had been
touched by a great miracle and moved by
divine power. They believed this then
and thereafter They believed in living
lord. He might have died, but He con
quered death, and they said, lie lives,
He livesl" How many of you nave a
life to make over. homes to rebuild,
world to make anew? Those who have,
feel that you have been touched by
miracle, a divine presence, as were the
first Christians, and the thing VIII be
DONE"
DR.. Edmonds also spoke to large
audience Sunday morning at Temple
Emanuel when he chose as his topic
"The Additions of Cod
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
SHRINERs, MEETING

The Shriners of Bessemer will meet in
a body and attend the Shrine ceremonial
in Birmingham Tuesday, and it is ex-
pected that large delegation will repre-
sent the local Shrine club A meeting has
been called by the president and secre-
tary Of the Bessemer Shrine club for all
members to be a the Masonic hall at 12.45
o'clock Tuesday in order to catch the
o'clock car.
An invitation is also extended to all
Shriners in the district whether members
of The club or not, to join them at the
appointed hour at the hail. The Shrine
candidates will also be in the party, and
are requested to attend with the club
members. There will be about Is candi-
dates from the Marvel City command
cry, who will take the Shrine degree
Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
RESSE:MER NEWS

Besserer, November 23.-(SpeciaL)-A
meeting of the trades unions of the city
was held at the Trades Council hall on
Fourth avenue Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock for the purpose of discussing the
purchase of the waterworks by the city,
which will be voted-on Tuesday at spe-
cial election called for the purpose.
Mayor B. c. Jones was the principal
speaker. and those present were informed
in regard to the existing contract between
the city and the Alabama Water COM
pany, which mas not been thoroughly I'M
derstood There was good attendance
of representatives of various crafts, and
much interest " as aroused in the question
of the proposed purchase of the water
works.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24

to be held on Thanksgiving day, and rep
resentatives from every congregation in
the city are. expected to attend This is
the first Thanksgiving service in when
Dr. Price has taken part, and as he had,
during his stay in the city, established a
reputation as a most forceful preacher,
it is expected that the church viii be
filled on Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
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