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Newspaper
Conway Log Cabin
Location
Conway, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1901
Page
2
More oil gushing wells are reported at Beaugnant Texas where the oil field is described as a greasy time. The item mentions Mrs Ellen ease of Kansas declared bankrupt and seeking court relief from debt obligations amid limited financial means.
About 250 people in Little Rock became ill after eating chicken salad served at Peter Hotze's Friday night reception. The salad was supplied by Bott, a local caterer, who said one chicken may have been dead too long.
A large Memphis reunion attracted many ex Confederates and supporters. Attendees listed include W. D. Cole R. S. Pitts Henry Bullion M. L. Deberry W. k K. Gately G. M. Easterwood George Chisler H. H. Probst Jeff Harmon Capt. W. W. Martin R. L. George J. K. Wimberly Judge G. W. Rice Jack Castleberry Tom Farris W. D. Springer Dr. D. R. B. Greenlee W. S. Simpson P. N. J. Wilkerson Jesse Simpson Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Piercy Miss Bessie Easterwood Charley Cole Lish King Wm. Milam Arthur Shelburn Matthew Mills R. B. Phillips T. J. Bullion J. L. Johnston A. C. Craig G. W. Sammons James Davenport.
The report notes crops suffering from cold weather as temperatures near zero. Community members including Messissub Bush Vaughan Graddy and Wallace Graddy attended the unveiling of the J. P. Worshaim monument at Conway Sunday. J. H. Davis and family visited relatives. P. N. J. Wilkerson joined a Memphis reunion and I. S. Brawner wears an overcoat declaring it winter time on May 27.
The recount notes Conway’s strong home performance Monday against Morrilton with standout plays by Clarence Frauenthal and Hugh Pence. Cap Bruce Bullion excels on first, Albert Pyle shines at third, Verner Ray shows pitching promise, and Jim Stowers proves an orderly umpire as Morriston plans a tougher comeback.
The Arkansas State Teachers Association distributes programs for its thirty fourth annual session to be held in Little Rock on June 25 26 and 27 1901. Conway is highlighted with several educators listed for participation including Prof D L Paisley President W W Rivers Mrs O H Tucker and Prof A F Riley. The program features topics from language study to Peabody Normal Past and Present and raises questions on proper college entrance standards.
Public health warning about mercury in catarrh treatments. urges using prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Till's Catarrh Core by F. Chemey & Co Toledo and Hall's Catarrh Core, made in Toledo by F. J. Cheney & Co. Includes sale advice and testimonials offer.
A Monticello wholesaler endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best selling laxative and physic he has carried. He notes high customer satisfaction and repeat business, and credits Pepsin with superior pleasantness and effectiveness. Sold by C. J. Hamilton.
A wagon party traveling to Drew county attempted to ford the Seline river near Warren. The wagon overturned in swift current, saving some members while Mrs Reeves and a child were lost to the river with four others also in peril. Mr Reeves rescued another woman and children but could not save his wife and child.
The abstract notes the Arkansas national banks show an average reserve of 42.48 percent, down from 43.64. Loans rose from 204697 to 272402, deposits moved from 4234051 to 1533275, total specie increased to 296716, lawful money reserve rose to 534910, and individual deposits grew accordingly.
The Arkansas Pharmacists Association closed its session in Little Rock on the 24th after electing officers for the year: President William Reapleton of El Dorado, First Vice President J L Carnahan of Port Smith, Second Vice President J L Chestnut of Hot Springs, Rotany L A Snodgrass of Little Rock, Treasurer J A Jongkind of Little Rock. It quotes Druggist A W Sawtelle praising Chamberlain s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with customer anecdotes and sales notes from Hartford. Legal blanks are available at the office.
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