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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1887
Page
3
Fragmentary note describes Satterfield aiding George Corn Whisky shipment from Ghent to Hane Georgia. Mentions price and intent to buy soft goods. Unclear details but references trades and a deceased or fallen dealer context.
Readable fragments indicate a baptism ceremony was held with Reverend Ingle and Silk Burn McDongall present. Mention of a new telegraph office near Joe Sherman’s 1 Sth Street location and an upcoming New Year offering at the Fort Smith office.
Long court notes reveal a string of murder cases, indictments, and arrests. The text mentions defendants such as Colbert and Alexander, an Indian defendant, with trials and releases noted. Police actions include arrests for murder, larceny, and related offenses.
In Midve base a violent event on Monday followed a drinking gathering at Long Ridge. Three men were found harmed while one claimed Walter failed to survive. a suspect surrendered later in Booneville, with investigators noting no fatal wounds upon examination.
The friends lament the death of a young man who died of congestion after a brief illness at the residence of Hon. Mitchell Harrigan in Hols Uhootaw Nation. A native of Ransfoldl county, he had lived here about eighteen years and was unmarried. He was 4t years old, with three sisters and two brothers, two sisters in Indiana, a brother in North Carolina, and another in Nebraska. His brother-in-law Abr. Redwine learned of the death several days after.
Mrs John McNanies died Saturday at her city home and was buried in the Catholic cemetery. She was a daughter of Mr M McNally, a respected longtime resident. John Aloysius, infant son of Mr and Mrs J E Dumn, died Sunday from spinal meningitis and was buried in the Catholic cemetery. The child was six months old and had been healthy before illness. The community extends sympathy to the grieving parents.
A local Arkansas dealer extols John Deere plows as the key to farming success. The advertisement promises warranted, refined plow gear and invites the public to inspect the stock, asserting the best and safest plow goods ever seen in the region.
A. srito was jailed in U S court on Wednesday for the arrest of Davis James a Choctaw who killed Levi Preach at Poteau thirty miles from this city in the Choctaw Nation James drinking freely went to Wo A Wetch store and shot Wetch killing Freie with the bullet penetrating his heart Deputy Batahill is pursuing James James is brother of Levi Jordan executed at Buck Creek Court House in 1534 for the murder of young Fulsam pear Hattett City
A city meeting authorized Alex Hollman to negotiate with Capt. WH Rogers for one acre of ground to build a new school in the northeast. It was also decided to establish a night school program on weekends. Several teachers volunteered to teach once holidays end.
A garbled page reports visits by Carnadt Bees Muster and others to San Antonio to see relatives, plus several merchants and residents in town. Mentions Mr BR Bright, J A Andrus leaving for Oxford, and Frank Roberts of a jewelry firm arriving. Also notes James Hardee’s business changes and local health updates on May George Midhies.
A fragmented report from the National Council convention recounts a candidate for Principal Chief of the Native Nation, with Capitan J. S. Standley and Den Smallwood among nominees. The document notes confusion over Wilson Nodoues and references other named officials and judges. The convention adjourned after naming supporters for Smallwood.
A paragraph notes the marriage of Mr. Alexander Howell and Annie Milter of Katia. Chaba O N, and mentions unknown greco wood gas wells with a hopeful leak finding. Also references boot shop DB Sparka and a public supper organized by Hackett City labor, plus thanks to campers and readers for tickets and elevator representation by Knights.
A damaged notice describes Senoon and Toate publisher Wand Uholas offering sample copies to teachers. It highlights the paper as a graded educational aid for public schools from Primer to Seventh, endorsed by Superintendent Long of St Louis and Missouri Press Association members, with praise for Thomas as editor and contractor.
District superintendent W. H. H. Veroor calls churches and Sunday schools to observe a day of thanksgiving and raise funds for the American Bible Society. He notes the five year statewide canvass cost over 19,000 and reached nearly a million people with Scripture, urging support before treasurer funds run out.
Farmers urged to buy barb wire and plain annealed wire made of Bessemer steel now while demand is rising. Twenty five thousand pounds of barb wire and five thousand pounds plain annealed wire arrive at Senbel & Scucuse in Portsmouth Arkansas with prices set to increase as season tightens.
In the city center stalls offer wagons and various merchandise from vendors including McGreevy's midsection shop. Patrons browse items such as cotton goods and tamales, with numerous prices and products noted as available in the bustling market scene.
Creditors circle Hackett ity based firm John Thorpan & Co after an assignment to Hackett and W F Quinney. Reported liabilities near 16000 with assets about 4200. Preferred creditors seek settlements as negotiations begin with hopes of a favorable outcome.
The article cites Chamberson's Conch remedy as a preventive measure for croup symptoms in children. It notes hoarseness as the initial sign and advises keeping the remedy at hand. The piece mentions家庭 spelling variances and references local names and places in a period newspaper voice.
W T Rosenbaum has purchased the stock of goods formerly belonging to Rosenbaum and Donglana of Auburn Sebastian county and will continue business at the same location. He will maintain a full stock of general merchandise for farm and country trade and sell at reasonable prices.
Notice of estray a colored mare over twelve years old with a blind left eye taken up on the Gibson farm opposite Van Buren. If not claimed within ten days, she will be disposed of according to law after charges are paid.
A garbled notice references the Border City Candy Factory and a claim by Chamberlain's Con about a remedy called Exonisis Fruxate Birtee curing and relieving ailments. The text mentions physicians, thousands of females, and purported health benefits, claiming superiority over other remedies and effects on marriages and studies.
A fragmentary plea discusses purified alcohol and aging, noting the arrival of a substantial stock of pure, adulterated ab it with old age. The text appears as a garbled notice or editorial slip.
A 70 acre farm with five parcels in Texas pied, includes a well kept home, stables, a good tenant house, and two wells. Land leased to reputable Currall Bros and states attractive rental potential.
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