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Fort Smith Elevator

Location

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1889

Page

3

Dyer murder case verdict not guilty three defendants freed

Jury returned not guilty verdicts for three defendants in the Dyer murder case after lengthy deliberations. Court crowd cheered as verdicts were announced and defendants were discharged. Sentences imposed earlier for related larceny and whiskey offenses included multi year terms and fines, with many defendants sent to the Arkansas penitentiary. Additional figures faced various charges from larceny to murder, with some released on bond or awaiting further proceedings.

Dyer Usti Denne Wolf Joseph Johnson John Nicholson Frank Giles Arkansas Penitetany Wiley George Jadl Joe DePriest James Downing Robert Bally Dave Jdolen Degarima Little Rock Leares Carter Windun C. Burnett Eugene Crily Doe Frye Salmon Thentreen Jerre Barling Alfred Winchester Eph Sizemore Jarceny Lepniy Ssmogangie Martin Julia McCann Lou McCann Wiliam Christian Greene Gualt Royal ‘Heirief Elsie Margaret James Twarder

Goulds Visit Prompts Arkansas River Bridge Talk

Jay Gould and party visit Green Wood and inspect coal interests while planning a railroad wagon and foot bridge over the Arkansas River at Fort Smith to link Arkansas Valley lines with Wagoner branch. The visitors, including George Gould, Mrs Gould and officials, tour the city and discuss traffic to Cherokee Landing and Missouri Pacific links.

Jay Gould George Gould H Clark Gould System Samuel Sloan H. G. Marquand John A. Alunn C.G. Warren EB. BE. Ricker Greenwood Williams Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commierce Gould Arkansas River Arkansas Valley Fort Sajith

Local paving debate urges using native stonemasons and estimates

Johnny Carnaby urges the city to hire four or five skilled local stonemasons to provide square yard estimates for various paving methods. He argues against outside plans and favors native stone, requesting comprehensive estimates to inform commissioners and residents on affordable options.

Meadam McAdam Joplin McKenna Jonny Carnaby

Social notes from Greenwood and surrounding towns

Numerous arrivals visits and personal news from Greenwood Oklahoma Territory and nearby areas. Names include Col Boggy Johnson Mrs Jane McCurtain Dr E Bennett and J P Mutlen among others with travel from Washington City Tahlequat Skullyville and Denver. A baby boy weighing 10 3 pounds was born to Ike Stevenson.

Mad. Irwin Greenwood Boggy Johnson Percy Texas F.C. Boudinot Fiuiday Washington City Sam Schiable Tahlequat C. N Edsaror Jane McCurtain Pushkahoma Ed. Bowman Oak Lodge Tom Ainsworth Skullyvile Drs. E. Bennett Muskogee Eureka Springs C. Swoope Alabama Mess. P. Aydrett Joe Bryant Blue County Choctaw Nation Paris Denison William Overstreet Cowlington Ike

Surgeon Removes Left Eye From Stringtown Captain

Friday morning Dr. Om Smith removed the left eye of Capt. CHT He Leflore of Stringtown C N who came here recently for the operation. The eye had long caused mental distress and harmed his health. The operation succeeded and he went home on Wednesday feeling much improved and relieved from eye pain.

Om Smith He Leflore Stringtown C. N

Read Prices in Dry Goods at Holmes Dry Goods Court

Holmes Dry Goods advertises yardage and pieces for dress flannels sateens and checkered patterns at various prices including 1 cent per yard 70 pieces and 2.00 per pair shoes from Hamilton Bros. It promotes a new spring Denicar hat and a range of stiff and cost goods from leading factories with claims of attractive spring styles.

Holmes Dry Goods Court Seayard Baw Srearny & Mayans

Barbers Outfit for Sale and Election Tips Mentioned

An offer sells a full barbers outfit cheap for cash or trade for a horse at Senger and Robarteons 616 Garricon Avenue. The piece also notes Baker praising the Valke Blatt for Barnes and describes Democrats drifting toward Republicans while predicting most will vote Democratic on election day.

Senger & Robarteons Garricon Avenue Little

Deputy Moody Killed in Creek Nation Guard Raid

Deputy U S Marshal Moody died after being shot during a raid aimed at capturing Jeff Berryhill in the Creek Nation. The party, including Indian officers, engaged Berryhill and William Bruner. Moody and Dalton were wounded. Moody died behind an embankment after sustaining a heart wound. The operation led to the capture of Berryhill and Bruner as Dalton and companions carried Moody to Fort Smith. Moody had pursued Barnett gang members and had a prior writ for Bruner. Four officers had been killed in Creek country recently.

United States William Moody Anderat Dalton Wiliam Burgess Bud Heady Dob Cox Tulsa Creek Nation Jeff Berryhill Wertey Burgest Wil Ham Berryhill Arkansas River Berryhill Mosale Moody Belar Aghe Daitun Moody Fomit Bia Uesever Dalton Himseelf Wiliam Berryhill William Bruner Heady Burgess Fort Smith Frank Dalton Grat Edstokery Sanlooka Bruner Beerphil's Shis Barnett

Bargain Prices on Silk Scarfs Umbrellas and Curtains

Advertisement lists low prices on men silk scarfs at 26 cents each versus 75 cents previously, ladies ribbon vests at 40 cents, lace curtains 300 apiece, a silk umbrella for 1 dollar, and ladies slippers with quality noted. Supposed sale at a store offering discounted textiles and accessories.

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