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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1890
Page
3
Local notices report Fort Smith area commerce, gas work delays, and shop ads. Details include drug store offerings, new businesses in Waldron, gas outages on Ninth Street, and upcoming school openings with forty teachers across five schools. Community updates mention residents preparing for changes and local tradesmen advertising products and services.
Sioux County court notes cover a probe into a missing man named Kecline, with Schaap identifying a horse trail near Pine Creek and Wetonka in the vicinity of Eufaula. The report details arrests for whiskey driving, larceny, and other court actions as the judiciary opens and conducts hearings.
On Friday Robert Barling Jr shot Parrel Daily Jr after a dispute at Barling home. Daily, intoxicated, insulted Barling’s wife prompting Barling to confront him and fire a single shot wounding Daily in the right chest. Barling surrendered, bonded $1000, waived preliminary examination, and awaits court. Daily recovering at home expected to be out in two weeks.
United labor groups and Western Alkangua contract Pref. W. H. LeRay to stage a balloon ascension and parachute jump at German Park on Labor Day 28th this month. Events run 10 am to 7 pm with large crowds expected from across the country and special rail rates for visitors. The organizers promise one of the greatest days of general enjoyment the country has ever had.
Anne Hamphry returned Saturday from Waldron where a county court concluded with 97 true bills mostly misdemeanors. Three felony cases were heard, two moved on venue and one pled guilty. Luke Rupe was found guilty of simple assault on Thomas Williams in Lewis township with a $25 fine and about $150 in costs. one term was sent to the pen for one year. Larceny and perjury defendants were cleared. W. W. Wallace faced embezzlement charges moved here, Jeff Reed's larceny moved to Green Wend.
Through earnest solicitations of thousands of customers, Devlin shoe store will extend a high grade sale with full department offerings. The company aims to maintain its cost sale through the end of September, inviting continued patronage and turnout at the retail branch.
The Guillet gin is promoted as the best and easiest to run for cotton ginners. It is claimed that cotton ginned on the Gullet yields a better price, supported by buyers' opinions. GEO SengeI Hardware Co. Fort Smith Ark.
A vintage ad offers Tue Brat Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and related eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by W A Coxz druggists in Fort Savannah.
A mare mule about 15 hands and a black mare mule plus a black horse mule are reported missing from Cache and Fort Smith regions. One mule stood left with a torn leg and a standout mark near July 25. Owners promise a reward for recovery and provide contact details for Mrs. M. E. Banwerrt and D. Aitznover.
Local note promotes Meek Co as wholesale and retail purveyors of plain and fancy candies nuts and confections. They claim unbeatable prices and invite country merchants to consider their offerings for economy and selection.
One hundred old reliable Mitchell wagons and other well known wagons are now in stock at Haxpwant Co Fort Smith. The ad invites customers to call and see the wagons, including Studebaker and Springfield models from the company in Arkansas.
A sixty acre tract located south of Hackett City is offered for sale. The property includes fifty acres in cultivation with two houses, good wells, and about 150 fruit trees. Terms disclosed on application. Call for details.
Judge Blythe releases a public defense contesting accusations by Hurley and Caldwell. He argues prisoners work details cost less than claimed, cites specific payments to John F. Williams, and defends sheriff and jail expenses as lawful and necessary. He invites inspection of the clerk’s books to prove accuracy.
The Fort Smith group and band returned Friday from the Little Rock grand tournament with multiple prizes. They were hosted at the Hotel Main with champagne and cigars, and trophies included a premium for Correalia Cook Cornet band and several hose and ladder races won by J. J. Little hose company and others. The association elected officers for the next year led by J. S. Little of Fort Smith as president.
A partial OCR item references Grytd and Jone Boab in an unclear context about pies. The readable text is fragmentary with no clear event or dates to establish a full news item.
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