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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1884
Page
3
Fragmentary item shows alcohol ads and retail notices, mentions Fort Stains musical society, Wizard Oil entertainment for Burney, and jail visit of Dan Jones’s sons. Notes on Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and Bosanko’s Cough Syrup advertised. Irwin Daniels stock sale and Beeson promotions referenced.
A stray flyer lists assorted goods from Aydlett Bros to Taizrowen Bros and Halliburton & Weems promoting clothing and groceries. It markets Satanta Chill Care and Bitious Bullets as remedies, claims a great slaughtering sale at Apple & Fuller, and urges swift purchases before the sale ends in days.
An old advertisement touts Mutwin's Srecrrte Ye Gear Exauish Remedy as the best medicine for nervous prostration and generative organ issues. It markets a universal cure with grand claims and a boastful tone.
An Arkansas district held a special session to address the superintendent search amid internal rifts. Officials planned a meeting with limited attendance to discuss area responsibilities and potential candidates, including Miss Wheatley and Mr. Estes, with salary and tenure considerations noted for the upcoming term.
Fragmented notes describe local tax debates and calls to ease burdens while county officials plan sessions two weeks apart to address assessment methods. Residents discuss rates, exemptions, and the impact on citizens and taxpayers amid political contention.
The piece analyzes upcoming elections and the impact of a Democrat running for county office. It argues Republicans will mobilize a straight-ticket vote if a ticket exists, while Democrats may split support over personal issues. It urges party unity to elect the ticket in September.
William Williamson native of Mississippi and former Memphis resident passed away Wednesday from consumption and rheumatism. Funeral attended by many in the city cemetery. Also noted are infant deaths Nora Wiley of pneumonia and Patterson infant of brain fever buried in local cemeteries.
A report states a man who murdered a Kansas family was killed Friday near Mountainburg after a pursuit by Kansas officers. Exchange of shots occurred as the suspect fled toward the river, ending the chase with his death.
OCR reads as a partial crime notice describing a reward of 500 for hat and a shooting incident. The text mentions suspects, a weapon, and a pursuit leading toward Kansas with parts of a body taken, though many words are garbled.
The Fort Smith newspaper item notes Colonel Cravens and other locals discussing frontier topics and social events. It mentions the Fortsmith Hospital Association considering a charity hospital and references travel and academy events, with several named individuals across tied communities.
Fragmentary report describes a convention with leaders and delegates attending from multiple groups. It mentions Wade shaping plans, a president tied to a reception, and a list of participants including Angwiat Pasa UP and others, but many names and details are unreadable.
Mary Manley of Paris Spring Lawrence County seeks information about her son who has not been heard from since he left with three young sons to work on the Gait Raid between Memphis and Sisingieh. Any information should be sent to her.
Advertisers claim Atkinson and Prieach offer a wide quantity of fruit cans and jars at the lowest prices, urging buyers to come in to purchase. The alert emphasizes that these items are available cheaply with ample stock.
A mother, distressed by her grandchild's teething distress, is soothed after a nurse obtains Dr Birwer southern remedy to ease cramps bowel issues and fever. The ad promotes Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein for croup and whooping cough and touts Waller A Taylor as manufacturer and Taylor’s Premium Cologne from Athens Georgia.
Under the new revenue law the justices of the peace and the county judge will assemble on the first Monday in July for the purpose of levying taxes and making appropriations for the county.
A Fort Smith branch office of a Protective and Detective Association advertises liberal terms for energetic and responsible agents. Applicants must post a bond of 200 dollars. contact G. W. Hest at Fort Smith for details.
Col W M Cravens received a dispatch from Senator Garland stating there were no charges against Mr Jno F Williams at the pension office in Washington City.
Mr Ry 8 Mecuty announces candidacy for County Judge in Skullyville county Chocitiaw nation at the ensuing election.
McCray and Vogel defend against the old red ra on the avenue as a tense contest unfolds with no clear judge.
Fragmentary report notes Barney Mwceny a U S court defendant in Tulsa or Vinita with a three year six month sentence for offenses tied to a past trial in St Louis. It mentions Major Cabell of Logan county and General Cabell family links, and hints at local civic figures and rebuke of those who aid the works of men who receive help.
Paci & Co advertise nationwide boiler repairs and steam fitting with pipe cutting, sheet iron work including smoke stacks spark arresters roofing gutters spouting. Located at the Red Mill Garrison Avenue Fort Smith Arkansas soliciting public patronage.
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