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Newspaper
Conway Log Cabin
Location
Conway, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1901
Page
6
A duel between Fort Smith and Van Buren Light and Power and Fort Smith Traction, Light and Power erupts over ceiling fan service. Last year each charged 4 a month with repairs and midnight service. New bids drop to 3 to midnight, then 2.50 to rent fans and power all night with 2 to owners, followed by a free buzz fan offer to businesses wired with five lights. No compromise seen.
The St Francis Valley Oil Gas and Mineral Company organized in Paragould with authorized capital of 1 000 600 dollars. Officers include Eli Meiser president J A Morgan first vice president J R Hafford second vice president E N Royal third vice president H C Hume secretary M F Collier treasurer and attorney. Directors include J A Morgan A Bertig A P R Jackson J R Halford FE N Royal Eli Meiser J C Idas G B Meiser R W Meriwether A A Vail W C Hasty and M F Collier.
George Nixon, a Black man, insulted three white families near Wilmar. Reported to police, he was placed under arrest. While being taken to identify a victim, Nixon attempted escape and was shot by the captor. To avoid lynching he was jailed at Montivello.
Dr. A J Barton, corresponding secretary of the Baptist state mission board, notes the Southern Baptist convention year just closed shows Arkansas making gratifying gains in contributions to home and foreign missions. Arkansas gave foreign missions 2890.62.
The passage notes funds over $200 arriving late, causing the report to exceed the $3,090 target. It also mentions a potential gain of $700, indicating financial figures tied to the project and timing issues impacting outcomes.
In federal court at Texarkana the following parties were convicted of revenue law violations. Isaac Williams Zeke Young and others faced fines and jail terms including 60 days for some, 90 days for others, and penalties up to 500 dollars and over a year in prison. Continued proceedings listed include J W Welsh Bud Self Henry Clay See burn Werphwen H Wolf Robt Hall Ed McKinney and Lafe Babbitt with varying sentences.
A 17 year old from Springfield Missouri named J F July vanished after staying at a Hot Springs boarding house. He displayed money, took two meals and one night, then disappeared and is feared to have fallen into unfriendly hands.
The Foreign Missionary Union of Arkansas presbytery held its fourth annual session in Little Rock last week. Elected officers include President Mrs. C. E. Slocum of Searcy, corresponding secretary Mrs. Alexander of Searcy, recording secretary Mrs. Ash of Little Rock, and treasurer Mrs. J. Q. Hayes of Little Rock.
The Hammond Packing Company of Chicago filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state naming George W. Fleetwood of Little Rock as agent. Capital stock is one million dollars. A branch office has opened at Little Rock.
A switch engine struck and killed Geo Ward in Helena. The accident occurred as Ward was in or near the rail yard area. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not released further details.
The forty first session of the Southern Presbyterian general assembly began at First Church in Little Rock on the 16th. One hundred eighty five commissioners and as many visitors answered to their names. Dr. N M Woods of Memphis was elected moderator. The executive committee on home missions presented its annual report.
Receipts totaled $55 556 and disbursements $49 045 leaving a balance of $6 313 as of March 31 1901. Home mission receipts were $26 915 supporting six Mexican workers 75 Texas ministers 18 Arkansas ministers 8 Indian Territory workers 16 Florida workers and eight Indian school teachers. In total 123 ministers and teachers were aided. Two churches received £200 to aid church buildings and 11 churches received $1 523 in donations. Invalid fund receipts were $14 590 with $13 233 paid to 141 beneficiaries across 51 presbyteries including 32 destitute and infirm ministers and 109 widows and orphans of deceased ministers.
Billiousness is described as a digestive disturbance with stomach debility liver torpor and constipation. The ad claims the tablets alleviate stomach discomfort stimulate appetite and tone liver function while regulating bowels, with W. H. Martin & Co as the seller.
Druggist A W Sawtelle of Harford Conn extols Chamberlains Colic Cera and Diarrhoea Remedy he notes a lady praised its life saving effect last summer at the shore and a gentleman cured after a single dose with a second dose easing him further. Sold by W H Martin Co.
J W Underhill advertises a low price residence and large corner lot on Front Street near Hendrix College. The notice urges early interest to avoid the rush and highlights the bargain nature of the deal.
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