Correction on Rumor About J W Simmons and Church Fund
W H Hampton of Saltillo Arkansas denies rumors that J W Simmons took money to build a church in Conway and ran away. He states Simmons delivered both money and petition to Hampton before moving to Wilberton Indian Territory and that the fund will be returned if the church is not built.
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Mr. Eorror
Conway
J. W. Simmons
Wilberton
I. T
W. H. Hampton
Saltillo
Ark
Conway Printing Co Devastated by Fire on June Night
The Conway Printing Co plant burned at 3 o clock on the night of June 19 destroying the Log Cabin and Democrat office and all belongings. The lower brick story housed B G Muse butcher shop and A J Witt's store and wagon yard buildings were ruined. Insurance covered only about half the loss. The firm has resumed business after buying a new outfit in St Louis and requests postmasters and friends to help reconstitute their subscriber list.
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Conway Printing Co
Democrat
Birds
B. G. Muse
A. J. Witt
A. J
St. Louis
A Mother Hubbard Picnic Delights Readers
A group of young ladies and chaperones wore mother hubbard outfits on a Tuesday outing to a woodland stream. They enjoyed cool waters and forest song, with a feast that felt divine and a day free from worry.
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Mother
Hendrix College Gains Ground With Endowment and Upgrades
Hendrix College in Conway reports strong progress with new endowment funds and debt elimination. The board of trustees approves improvements and affirms President A C Millar will continue leading the institution.
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Hendrix College
Conway
A.c.millar
Tix College
Prof D L Paisley Honored By State Teachers Meet
At the State Teachers Association session in Pine Bluff on June 2 officers were elected for the coming year. President D I Paisley of Conway was chosen, with J W Conger Arkadelphia as corresponding secretary and Miss May Dodd Little Rock as recording secretary. Other officers include J D Cleary Fordyce as first vice president C L Scott Harrison J W Kuykendall Little Rock F M Malone Paragould A D Carden Camden. The honor reflects Paisley's teaching ability and zeal for education.
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State Teachers’ Association
Pine Bluff
D. I. Paisley
Conway
J. W. Conger
Arkadelphia
Miss May Dodd
Little Rock
J. D. Cleary
Fordyce
C. L. Scott
Harrison
J. W. Kuykendall
F. M. Malone
Para
Association
Rock Island 1200 series engine tests draw Colorado excursion crowds
Engine No 1201 tested on Rock Island lines delivering power and speed with 75 mph peak on Chicago to Rock Island run. Fourteen heavy coaches pulled with ease using Rock Island’s Colorado excursion trains. Three more trips set for July 9 17 and August 1 with round trip fare plus $2. Dining car service included and one night journey. Excursions from Missouri River to Chicago plan Colorado Utah routes on Rock Island line.
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Rock Island Road
Chicago
Rock Island
Colorado
Utah
Missouri River
Dinsmore Nominated by Fifth District Democrats
Delegates from the fifth congressional district met at the court house Monday June 25 and nominated Hon Hugh A Dinsmore as the Democratic candidate for congress I S Humphreys was chairman and W H Hyatt secretary Returns show Dinsmore won 16430 votes in the primary across the counties In the afternoon delegates were guests of citizens for a carriage drive with Dinsmore attending and in high spirits over the renewed support from town and country
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Fifth Congressional District
Court House
Hugh A. Dinsmore
Democratic Party
Congress
I. S. Humphreys
W. H. Hyatt
Dinsmore
Hendrix College Prize Winners
The Arkansas Methodist Oration prize went to W. N. Pittlai. H. J. Remmel essay prize awarded to A. Hutchins. A. S. McKennon scholarship earned by Will Steele. Ware Mathematics prize to Guy Murphy. Preparatory scholarship won by H. M. Owen. J. B. McDonough debater’s medal first prize M. B. Dunaway, second prize Guy Murphy. Harlan Literary Society medals presented by Dr. J. H. Rigein in his usual happy manner.
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H. J. Remmel
A. ,. Hutchins
A. S. McKennon
Will Steele
Ware
Guy Murphy
H. M. Owen
J. B. McDonough
M. BE. Dunaway
Harlan Literary Society
J. H. Rigein
August Flower sale claim for indigestion and liver action
The ad touts Avacust Flower as the world's largest medicine sale and claims it cures indigestion and biliousness. It asserts doctors were scarce and August Flower cleans the system, regulates liver action, and eases headaches and general malaise with a few doses sold by all druggists.
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Green
Faulkner County Sunday School Convention Program
The Faulkner county union Sunday school convention is called to meet at Union Valley church on Friday July 13 1900 at 2 30 p m The program includes devotional services by A G Duran and J H Jones talks by C B Parsons Z Baize J D Roland T K Mathews Rev J S Dunaway G D Sowel J H Jones J T Jolly R K Wilkerson R Hastprom and others with reports on constitution and by laws election of officers and next meeting place The Evil Uses of Tobacco by Dr J J Stephans J M Glenn and addresses by W N Jones H B Hardy J S Utley and recitations by school representatives The Sunday School Teacher A ctual and Ideal ten minute talks and The Teachers Mission Leads by J M C Vaughter LedbetterChm Program
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Faulkner County Union Sunday School
Union Valley Church
Flouse
A. G. Duran
C. B. Parsons
Z. Baize
J. D. Roland
T. K Mathews
C. C. Jones
J. H. Martin
J. H. Jones
J. T. Jolly
R. K. Wilkerson
R. Hastprom
Prass Glover
Garrett
J. J. Stephans
J. M. Glenn
W. N. Jones
H. B. Hardy
J. S. Utley
J. M. C. Vaughter
A. M. Ledbetter
Curious Condensations Across Regions Featured in Briefs
A collage of short notes reports droughts diminishing timber rivers in Minnesota and the Northwest orchards in Platte County Missouri hit by canker worms Wichita County Kansas abolishes the poorhouse leaving one dependent veteran. Great Yarmouth England hosts Kitty Witches Row as a narrow street. Bahama pink pearls fetch high prices. Washington DC adds a public playground. Philippines service cited as severe yet cavalrymen gain weight in campaigns. subscription renewals urged.
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Platte County
Missouri
Board of County Commissioners
Wichita County
Kansas
Great Yarmouth
England
Bahama Islands
Washington
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Inundation Hits State After Damaging Rains
After damaging rains sweep across the state activists report widespread weather impact. The June 25 Congressional Convention drew many visitors to Conway as officials assess outcomes and local disruptions.
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Conway
Political Moves Highlight Democratic Solidarity and Nominations
New York Democrats show support for Bryan and the Constitution. Faulkner County casts nine votes for T. C. Monroe for State Auditor. The Choctaw and Memphis railroad sale to the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railroad fetches 1 621 500 dollars. On the 127th ballot Judge J G Wallace of Pope County is nominated for railroad commissioner from the fourth and fifth congressional districts.
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Faulkner County
T. C. Monroe
Choctaw and Memphis Railroad
Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
J. G. Wallace
Pope County
Conway man named as top candidate for State Penitentiary
Hon J E Martin of Conway is identified as the logical choice for State Penitentiary superintendent under the new regime. His supporters say his primary wins secure election and his record as Financial Agent there has never been surpassed.
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J. E. Martin
Conway
State Penitentiary
Jones Jr to handle Democratic convention tickets in Kansas City
James K. Jones Jr solicits duties for ticket distribution while C A Walsh oversees the national committee allotment. Walsh reports ample applications to fill the convention hall six times over in Kansas City.
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James K. Jones, Jr
James K. Jones
C. A. Walsh
Walsh
Kansas City
Cotton Prices Rise and Farm Outlook Bright
Middling cotton climbs to nine cents as market prospects brighten for farmers. The piece notes political quotes comparing Republicans to a Rough Rider in facing Jeff Davis, who is described as a Rough Rider himself.
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Jeff Davis
Jeff
State convention yields mixed candidate slate
The convention offered as many preferred as rejected candidates and the group vows to back the ticket against any Republican. The piece notes China’s long role in puzzles and presents a modern enigma that could strain international peace, uncertainly hinging on future weeks whether war or peace prevail.
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China
Tennessee Supreme Court Debars Griffin for Sex
The Tennessee Supreme Court at Jackson refused the petition to practice law by Miss Marion Griffin of Memphis. The court barred her solely because of her sex, denying that a woman shall practice law in Tennessee courts, a decision seen as a great disappointment to Griffin and her supporters.
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Supreme Court of Tennessee
Jackson
Miss Marion Griffin
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Griffin
Supreme Court
Tennessee
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