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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1884
Page
3
The notice highlights thousands of picture toys A B C and Mother Goose books from Scar and up at B Guier’s, Boston Store promotions on Christmas goods, Reeves & Fleming claim Boots and Shoes cheaper than the cheapest, and a local call to buy Sparks’ Indian Cough Syrup as winter relief.
A Democratic meeting nominated three candidates for school director amid dispute over party control. A petition by Republicans sparked objections and questions about governance while residents pressed for transparency in finances and public receipts.
Townsley and HLS owners announce the Lit tle Rock Dollar Store has opened in the Veguion building in Fort Saint offering a large holiday pond and property display plus a wide range of Christmas goods ladies undergarments and other useful items. The proprietors invite the public to inspect stock and find value in purchases.
A dealer advertises a large Christmas toy clearance at his old stand with surplus stock offered below cost and hints at stocking stuffer options. Nearby, Tom Rogers runs a renowned liquor shop with discounted prices on whiskies cognac and cigars. N Golkilsmith plans to close out liquor stock before year end as prices drop for holiday buyers.
The record describes a murder case where the dying man said Kemp and Jefferson shot him after a dispute over a horse trade. Other evidence supported the claim, while the defense produced witnesses who testified the defendants were at home helping to raise an arbor for religious services. The jury deliberated Wednesday evening with William Caldwell and Andrew Smith on trial for assault with intent to kill.
Notices show Landa sold parcels through J Curnall Co with multiple buyers and acres including 44 and 80 acre lots, payments ranging from 23 to 175 dollars. Also obituary notices mourn Dolly Gatlin Wheeler age three and Germa Estes age eight, with family reflections and religious consolation.
T.M. Grubbs & Co. near the Forks of the Road advertise a large stock of lamps and lanterns offered at extremely low figures. The goods are described as suitable for Christmas presents.
Report notes a murderer who cost the family more than $500 and hints at a reward for Cox and Wingo. A later report claims Cox has captured the suspect, with the widow to receive an extra five dollars.
Yesterday we entered Klein and Herzen and viewed a large, elegant display of diamonds, fine jewelry, silverware, novelties and fancy goods. The firm’s long experience and integrity drive its growing popularity as a leading local business.
We highlight a Fort Smith firm with an elegant line of ladies dress goods and trimmings. Their extensive supply includes ladies and gentlemen furnishings, flannels, and staple items. They guarantee every sale as represented, with warranties as good as gold.
The notice promotes D. B. Sparks' boot and shoe emporium offering a fine stock of gents slippers. It urges readers young and old to visit for Christmas presents and boasts about the quality of goods available this week.
Draft warns against permits and urges tribes to unite under a common government to resist U S marshals. It promotes a large advertisement on page dth and claims low prices with a one hundred dollar reward for unlisted items.
An unusual artifact labeled Naan Hat of omy Pe ae drew attention at a local library exhibit. Visitors described its enigmatic design and possible cultural connections while staff noted limited provenance and ongoing cataloging efforts.
Me Chas A Jones reports severe lung illness with spitting blood and fever. After using Manafield's Hungarian Balsam and Muteh leas Sanative Pills, he recovers fully. He notes a large ornate vase sculpture for the New Orleans Exposition by August Richard galvanizing iron works. L Caul built it. Geo H Williams painted it, showing fine joinery.
If one may judge from appearances rural districts will have a jolly holiday season. P. R. Davis, popular grocery store, sees a large number of jugs leaving each day, suggesting brisk activity and demand.
The Dollar Store offers a full line of goods for gents and ladies including underwear hosiery notions bed spreads and blankets aimed at holiday shoppers.
A local free distribution promotes Sonanko's Chugh and Lang Syrup from Halliburton & Weeman Drug Store. The 4d bottles are advertised as remedies for coughs colds consumption and bronchitis with regular sizes at 60 cents and 1.00. California and other day goods are offered by Boyd and McCauly who also stock a large selection of canned fruits and fish from the manufactory.
A youth named Wittard Grace, a boy of Wi years, living between here and Rector farm, took a pistol Saturday and went to shoot a boy. The weapon discharged accidentally, the ball entering the knee. The injured boy was brought to town for treatment by Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Stephenson.
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