Court records show multiple guilty pleas and sentences
The clerk’s record lists Newton Lewis jailed sixy days for introducing whisky in Territory plus a 125 fine. The Fanny Eehels murder motion for a new trial was overruled. Barna’s murder case motion was sustained and Barna was jailed 18 months. Several others pled guilty and received sentences including 60 days and fines, 15 months and fines, and hard labor terms for assaults and manslaughter.
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Newton Lewis
Fanny Eehels
Washington
Baroa Muba
Clayton
Barna
J. T. Tennent
Morris Ward
Edward Eanis
Joseph Factor
Introducing
Geo Stephenson
Mike Gormley
Detroit
George Stephenson
Alfred Davis
Wm Moore
Julius Fulsom
Fulsom
Simmis
Murderer of Segaal Fisher Jailed in U S Custody
Mason Holcomb, a white man, killed Segal Fisher near South Canadian in July. A U S court writ led to a long chase from Oklahoma to Kentucky before Fisher’s brother secured authority, traced Holcomb to Mount Vernon, and had him arrested and placed in U S jail on Thursday evening.
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Mason Holcomb
Segal Fisher
South Canadian
U.S
Kentucky
Holcoib
U.S. Court
Mount Vernon
Holcomb
Planta
Limes dull and magic dealer sells pianos and organs
A West magic dealer named Bol linger sold an Opera piano to A L smith, a Peek & Son square grand to Augustus Bans Co, and a sterling organ with Swiss chime bells to James Cook at the Riverside Hotel. He also tunes instruments and records riding 43 tiles and tuning two pianos before supper with his family.
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Gar
Bollinger
West
Peek & Son
A. L. Smith
Augustus Bans & Co
Peter Kertz
Riverside Hotel
James Cook
Fran
Rock
Dressmaker Mrs A H Titeman Engaged by Boston Store
Fort Smith ladies are informed that Mrs A H Titeman, a first class dress-maker formerly with Marshall Field & Co., will serve at the Boston Store starting April 10. Albert Sulberbers notes the service will be of high quality and locally announced for readers.
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Cuicago
Sigmond
Baer
Boston
A. H. ‘Titeman
Marshall Field & Co
Albert Sulberbers
Fort Smith
Sparks’ Medicine Co
JAS
M. Sparks & GO
Real Estate Transfers From J Carnall & Co to Dr Johnson
Real estate records show J Carnall & Co selling Wacres at the northwest corner of southwest quarter section 92 township 8 range 32 west to Dr D B Johnson for 400 dollars. Also conveyed five acres at the southeast corner of the same section to Mrs Mary M Cook for 100 dollars. Shore lands along Greene road adjoin the Pelly farm. Hermon sold to Join Thom a lot in Block D city proper for a nominal sum, located one block east of the...
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J. Carnall & Co
D. B. ‘Johnson
Wacres
N. W
Mary ‘M. Cook
S.eb
Greene Cod Road
Pelly Farm
Hermon
Thomag
City
Ation, Saa
Brink at All, Brink the Best
The fragment hints at a terse headline style praising Brink and also mentions Pitt, implying a sports or competitive context with emphasis on Brink’s superiority. No clear event, date, or participants are readable for a full summary.
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Brink
Pitt
Hackett City Grocery and Liquor House Moves to Crarnikow Building
Aprik N Geldanilch relocates family grocery and liquor house to the Crarnikow building near Echols Johnston. James Swarrence, Hackett City boss merchant, receives new spring stock. James E McBride and James Henderson urge friends to compare prices and terms. P R Davis stocks whisky in large quantities at low figures. Dig supply just received.
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Aprik N. Geldanilch
Hquor
Crarnikow
Echols & Johnston
James Swarrengeen
Hackett City
James E. McBride
James Henderson
P. R. Davis
Dig
Fort Smith Texarkana Stock Subscription Opened
The capital stock drive for a new company met at Le Grande Hotel Wednesday to keep books open at Fort Smith and Texarkana until May 9 1834. Committee includes John Carnall B Neal W B Turman and others with Texarkana and Little Rock representation. Subscribers before April 10 may vote for directors. Capital stock 4,000,000 with 1,120,000 to be subscribed before permanent directors are elected.
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le Grande Hotel
Fort Smith
Texarkana
John Carnall
B. Neal
Lawrence A. Byrne
C. H. Wheeler
L. A. Byrne
C. C.dortian
Chas E. Bramble
Chas
Haydon
Mr. Fleming
Little Rock
James A. Yantis
E.J. Taliaferro
C. B. Neal
Greenwood
I. B. Hussey
New York
Frisco
Local candidates declare for county offices in Hackett area
J B Allen of Hackett City emerges as a candidate for county treasurer despite lifelong disability. I B Reynolds seeks the circuit clerk post, praised as a capable educator. J A Bell and S Eee Howard announce for county treasurer, while Levy Zinn also enters the treasurer race. A canvass through the county is underway.
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J. B. Allen
Hackett City
I. B. Reynolds
Levy Zinn
Zinn
L. B. Reynolds
Impatient Prisoner John Robinson Faces Turbulent Nights
John Robinson, a long-time whisky seller in the Territory, was among last week’s prisoners. After a Dec 1 incident near Henderson’s store on Washita River, a fight ended with Rehingon shot in the thigh. Deputy Marshal Mershon placed an ordinary writ on the wounded man and warned locals to care for him, but no help arrived. The injured man’s wound festered as he lay in a shanty, and locals refused lodging or medical aid.
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Mershon
John Robinson
John
Henderson
Washita River
Rehingon
Marshal Mershon
Cantreh
Akecere
Fragmentary note on a detainee and removal pleas
A partial excerpt describes a detainee in poor condition and the urge to remove him abroad for treatment, with supporters arguing he would die if kept in the current location and that the public desires his expulsion from the country. The passage references Mershon and mentions a doctor hoping for proper care.
JOLN GARDNER DIES SHOCKS LOCAL COMMUNITY
John Gardner longtime city resident died Wednesday evening at his residence after a long life here beginning in 1840 at Fort Sulth. A Maine native who helped build the fort he was 73 and buried this morning. He left two wives and no relatives here. The notice recalls his integrity and high esteem among neighbors.
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Joln Gardner
Gardner
Fort Sulth
Maine
Thomas
J.P. Clark
Clark
U.S
W. Dell
J M Dutcher
Michigan
Pheumonia
Leaven
Eugene Mershon
Eugene
Larceny and assault cases led by Deputy Mershon at Muscogee jail
On Saturday Deputy Mershon led a group including W. J. Brown Jerome Williams alias Hays Mayes Williams and others charged with larceny and assault with intent to kill. The lead list numbered 25 with one missing from the jailer’s register after bonds. Several were discharged before US Commissioner Wheeler. The arrests were tied to captures at Muscogee by Captain Sixkier and handover by Mershon.
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Marshal Mershons
Bruce Mackey
W. J. Brown
Jerome Williams
Alias Hays
Mayes Williams
Constantine White
Andrew Moore
J.B. Moore
Dr. W. L. Poors
H. W. Barker
Ennis Edwards
James 8. Tennent
James Cartlidge
Charles Cartlidge
Morag Ward
Charles M
Muscogee
Sixkier
Mershon
Bend
Burks and Mathes Wed in City Ceremony
Matrimonial report of John T. Burks and Laura Mathes, daughter of Dr. W. A. Mathes, married at the bride’s parents’ residence with Rev. W. A. Sample officiating. The couple will stay at the Southern hotel for a time and host congratulations. Bridal presents listed include items from Garrett of Memphis and others such as a fine clock, silver works, china, and linen.
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John T. Burks
Laura Mathes
W. A. Mathes
W.A. Sample
Southern Hotel
L. McLane
Toliet
Thief Captured After Clothing Stolen from Bonding House
Monday night theft at Mrs Peters bonding house prompted an arrest Tuesday night of a disreputable man named Ryan. He was found with stolen clothing, identified as the thief, and bound over to Circuit Court for trial.
Hesten Store Sells Bankrupt Stock At Close Prices
Hag reports bankrupt stock bought by our buyer in the East at 35 cents on the dollar. Inventory includes dry goods nations laces hosiery offered to local merchants at near-competitive rates. Professor Andress opens a series of entertainments at Centennial Hall to a full house and strong praise.
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Hag
Professor Andress
Centennial Hall
Emia
Andresa
Midiar
Democrat
Arroliton
Andrees
Gar City
Academy of Music
Brb
A Child’s Quiet Innocence Amid a Jailed Mother
An observer notes a four to five year old girl playing on the jail green near the U S court as her mother Matoy sits confined for murder. The child spends nights in the cell with her mother and roams freely by day. The scene highlights the loneliness and humiliation of a young innocent amid grim surroundings.
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U.S
Fort Smithians at Little Rock Exhibit Premier
Photographer Cook at the Capital has fitted up the destination rooms on a magnificent scale, presenting a style ahead of the state. The display features numerous galleries with Birouah style pictures, showcasing works and patrons in a grand setting.
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Fort
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Sholaralk
Heise
Garrison Avenue
Yont Smith, Ark
Hiahtowes Bros
Ted . Groceries
Cone Conntey Produce
Putt Smith Cotton Market
Spd
Gerdlaw Mihneg Yubil Guort
Yiext
Gusuel
Huahel Pac
Duzee Gstier
Bel
Il Topacco
Goldsmith's
N. Goldsmith’s
Rogers
C.E. Tobey
Garrency
Aydlett Bros
Monkey Grocery House
John B. Malendon
Hartford
Carnall
Fortsmith
Success
Avenue
Horseshoe Drug Store
P.R. Davis
American Manufacturet and
Iron World
N. Goldsmith
FL Smith
Hightower Bros
Baer Bros. & Silberberg, Bays
U.S. Court Proceedings
Moyes
Pinder Stanfield
Blau
Hentucky
Segaal Fisher
U. S
Musical Matters
Vaughan
Joln Maendon
Rogers Keepa
Eghtower Bros
Ayouert Bros
Cali
P. DD
Kulla Chaba
Culla Chaha
Morrow & Atteuury
Ani
B. Wilson & Co
Kalla Chaba
J. T
Arkansas River
B. Baer & Co
FrSonith
van Buren Graphic
Tom Rogers
Grubbs
Little Liver
Preuit & Hansell, Wholesale and Retaud’ Proglists
Garrigon-Avanie
Fors Smith
Ark
Louisiana
Fom Rogers
Sub Rosa
Franklin County
John McCray
Merwin
Washington County
I ‘A Forbes
Hacket
Lilyton
Melving. Williams
Gretha Green
Revit W. Hammett
Imcemichie
Jesse
Bell
S.ee
Howard
San A Smith
Whichervile
Yeatertizy
CB. Neal
Fom Bates
Waldrow
St. Louis
Dr. Lane
Mountains Grove
John Hutten
Chesterfield
D. J. Welch
R. T. Forbis
Brazil
J. J. Tilly
Shreveport
Jim Williams
Mr. Sack
Warrensburg
Mr. Morgan
Kansas City
Jackson Moore
Tom Donald
Moore
John F. Wiliams
Witcherville
J. E. Ham
German Insurance Company
Freeport
Jack Wooda
Little Rock Road
Jack
Argenta
Professor Witter
F.C. Aims
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Col. Tibbitts
Press Association of Arkansan
Hesten Store
Medlin & McMurtry
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Mr. i
Shelf Geo. B. Willams
Dan
Duncan
Sherif Robert Cargal
Independence
Ash
Ai Lageld
Olling
Arkansaw
Nature
EWE
Studebaker
Fort Smith, Ark
R. C. Bollinger
Bansel- Baker
D. Baker & CO
Garrison
McKibben Building
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