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Fort Smith Elevator

Location

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1884

Page

2

Robber Takes 356 Dollars From Muskogee Hotel Keeper

Mrs Strokey who runs a Muskogee hotel was robbed of 356 dollars a few nights ago. Deputy Marshal Mershon roams the Chickasaw Nation as criminals search their holes. The Fort Reno officers quarters burn. Rev Allen Wright edits the Choctaw department of the Indian Champion. Hog shipments from Lehigh to St Louis surge with six car loads in one day. Cattle prices in the Chickasaw Nation range 40 to 55 dollars per head for two year olds 22 to 25 for two year olds and 15 to 17 for yearlings. Bob Williams killed Buster Hawk near Brown's Ferry. Reward offered for the murderer. Scottoes acquitted in Spiechee trouble case from prior year.

Strokey Muskogee Mershon Fort Reno Allen Wright Choctaw Department of the Indian Champion Lehigh Choctaw Nation St. Louis Chickasaw Nation

Unity of action and corporate enterprise in civilization

The text argues that united and intelligent concert of action is essential for lasting, beneficial enterprises, praising joint stock companies as civilizational tools. It notes railroads, telegraphs, banks, and real estate development drive town growth, and urges citizens to see property as immovable yet central to civic duty and prosperity, citing the duty to exalt the commonwealth.

Timgs Repheck Wasalabe

Doran Crowd Wins First Victory in Hot Springs Trial

Reports from Hot Springs recount the Doran party involved in the killing of Hall, a hack driver, facing trial with jurors deliberating. The same group faces charges against Wynn and assault with intent to kill on Frank and Flynn, with mixed verdicts and ongoing petitions against prosecutors.

Doran Hot Springs Pial Hotpring Rrial Jack Wynn Art Wm. Flynn

Obsolete rules paralyze House over key reforms and policy

The text laments lack of progress as the House remains hindered by outdated rules. It notes efforts on militia reform, consular system changes, postal questions, and other matters, but finds no significant legal updates or calendar advancements.

Saisthaus

Ouachita River Flood Swamps Camden and Regions

The Ouachita river near Camden was higher than any level since 1882 as vast floods inundated northern, eastern, and southern areas. The Camden Gordon branch road suffered greater damage than 1882 with tracks shifted thirty to fifty feet and wrecked dumps. Major washouts hit the Texas and St Louis line between Pine Bluff and Texarkana, disrupting through trains since last Friday.

Ouachita Camden Gordon Texas and St. Louis Pine Bluff Texarkana

Frisco Railroad Wins Van Buren Bridge Right of Way

The Frisco Railroad company closed arrangements with Judge B J Brown for the right of way across the Arkansas river at Van Buren. Banks of the river owners and Frisco reach amicable settlement and work will begin at once.

van Buren Bridge Missouri Republican E4th Frisco Railroad Company B. J. Brown van Buren Ark Frisco R. R

Fletcher Leads Jackson County Primary For Governor

The Jackson county primaries were held last Saturday. Fletcher carried nearly every township to win the governorship race while Black won the secretary of state post, Moore the attorney general, Woodruff the treasurer, Files the auditor, Thompson the state superintendent, and Paschal the chancery clerk.

Fletcher Jackson County Black Moore Woodruff Files Thompson Paschal

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Clarksville gains brass band amid county crops and local notes

A sprawling roundup from Arkansas towns highlights Clarksville forming a brass band and a strong crop outlook in Logan and Conway counties. Reports cover farms, county leaders, an executed overdose death, a pugilist exhibition, cattle shipments, strawberry yields, and local incidents from Hot Springs to Pine Bluff.

Clarksville Logan Hot Springs Conway County B’s of F Madison County

King Brothers Fire Case Ends in Verdict for Defendant

Testimony alleged fire setting by younger King sparked dispute. Moss and Reeves claim statements under oath. Jury returns verdict for the defendant as brothers King face separate fire-setting charges. elder released on bond, younger jailed awaiting bond. King Bros. case and surrounding witnesses reflect rapid progress in a booming southern town.

King Sore G.‘W. Moss W. L. Reeves Young King Taliaferro & Tabor Winchester & Bryant King Bros Land Mat ‘Taub

Mule theft and pursuit span several towns and suspects

A chain of animal thefts unfolds from Cabape’s farm to Eureka Springs and Van Buren. A mule is bought and sold twice, recovered by Squire Edmonton, and Bill Jones is bound over to circuit court after fleeing to the Cherokee Nation. Separate thefts include a mare stolen from Col Cravens’ farm and a horse and saddle from Parsons, with detective Cox on the case.

van Buren Squire Edmonton Jones Cahape Joe Mayers Col. W.M. Cravens Boequin & Reutzel Cox Parsons Poteau Botter Mr. 1

Community Notes Quiet Week Brings Visits and Weather Talk

Local items report visits by Mrs. R. H. McConnell and Uncle Isaac Davis from Salem. Capt J P Leake hosts a young folks party. Rev Frank Moore preaches to a large crowd. Improvements on Second Street progress as winds prompt talk of storm houses after a fierce Saturday night. The death of Mr Cheatam leaves a destitute wife and four children. Capt Reynakds campaigns for Circuit Clerk and Wharton Peninger runs a fruit agency with Great Memphis Nursery engravings. Recent rains threaten young corn and cotton if fields are not stirred when soil dries. Two children of Joe Chatman in Scott County noted in late mention.

Kk. W. Gordon R. H. McConnell Isaac Davis Salem Steeta M. AL. Graves J. P. Leake Frank Moore Booneville J. B. Robertson Esq Mabry Second Street Cheatam Reynakds Wharton Peninger Great Memphis Joe Chatman Barber Scott County

Bargain Sale of Cassimere Suits at Low Prices

For the next 30 days 300 children's fine Cassimere suits sold elsewhere for 4.50 and 5 go at 1.75 2 and 250 at our cheap goods house Apple Fruit?

Apple& Fuicgsr Sengel & Schulte

Orange Judd Seeks Old Readers Postal Card List

Editor Orange Judd of the American Agriculturist, now relocated to the West, asks former readers and subscribers to mail him a postal card with their current address and location and, if possible, the years they were big subscribers. Mr. Depp's address in Chicago is noted.

Orange Judd American Agriculturist West Mr. Depp Chicago Llingis

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