Jail records recount a spree of whisky cases and a fatal shooting
Jailer Pape’s registry lists multiple arrivals including George W. Peltoaga and Haven Downing linked to whisky cases, and arrests for larceny and introducing untaxed goods. A murder case from fourteen years prior looms, involving Nate, Henry Surrar, and Captain Sarre as inquest weighs self defense claims amid a Fort Suki tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
George W. Peltoaga
W Vandever
Haven Downing
Pirdugler
John Roseberry
Tom
Wesley Johnon
Scott
William Hermon
Stephen Busby
Thomas White
Thomas Add
Win
Finter
Martin Byrd
Induba Fl
Euanrda
Scots County
Dan Chapman
Pichop West
John Backwater
Bert Farley
Frankitil
Sanday
Bud Nears
Dos
Fla
Aurot Parish
Lauer
Bo Connelly
D. C. Mapa
A. Reece
Mebaren
Parton Pibbert
Robert Lee
Seshing Hauer
Savith
Grant Jobpaoa
Nixes
Wiliam Frigeli
E. B. Haterve
Witter Madison
Bynum Vattert
Chine Sphagat
Polk County Briefs Highlight Fort South Growth and Bridge Work
Mr. Matheny of Polk County praises Dalilue Courier reporting rapid Fort South growth. A new bridge piers in place signals progress. extension of the railroad from Greenwood toward Nashville in Howard County is planned. The road would pass through Polk County speeding regional development and bringing friends and improving commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matheny
Polk County
Dalilue Courier
Iran
Amber
No. Pacific Rabrand Company
Greenwood
Nashville
Howard County
Polk
Marriage of Damen N Keley and Mise May Boe cuer
Mr Damen N Keley and Mise May Boe cuer were married Wednesday morning at 3. Meery's Cunneh by Rev Lawrence Steithe. A reception followed at the bride’s father’s home in Lee residence. The ceremony and reception drew many friends who extended congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damen N. Keley
Mise May Boe Cuer
Marcied Wecoeedar
Meery
Lawrence Steithe
Lee
Vmeonod
Tobe Kelley
Mix
Keer
Keley
Strayed from Port Smith area these two branded dogs
Strayed in August from Port Smith area two branded dogs a white leader one black and white with G ek sides and a red brown marked pair both branded and rebranded with large marks. A reward offered for recovery by D Br Norfleet Fort Smith Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Place
Port Smith
D. BR. Norecett
Fort Smith
Ark
Ai Cemral Get. daughter of By Fo ani ME. Campbell
An all-wire and merciful Father has bidden one of his little ner to sleep. Though friends realize it is well, they weep. The note marks the eleven year old child’s death and expresses sorrow from family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Cemral Get
Are
Fo Ani ME
Campbell
Boston Store Fort Smith Opens Fall Sale
One of the largest dry goods houses in Fort Smith is Boston StoreBaer Bros and Peller own it They run a branch in Van Buren Their buyers trade in New York and they report sales near 200000 last year The dry goods department occupies the main floor shoe carpet and textile sections are on upper or rear floors Elevators serve all departments Customers are urged to visit during the fall opening season at the Fair and are welcome to browse even if not purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Fae
Henry Ao
Ape
Melves
Birnie Broa
Senite
Canadia
John Mo Hoopes
Ibeathos
Hus
Potoxey County
Slepaity Ri
Pepi
Wiaby
Hasdag
Deseo Oa Ndw-Shichiy Citizer
Heron
Wilfiss
Arco
Siversl Feistives
Dodte
Guiness
Nule
Ciy
Sarre
Eiv
Ganin
Trete
Puri
Iowa
Nal
Ris Hite
Joe Nale
Onl
Hin
Pyuor
Henry Surrar
Phat Be
Sarrat
Nate
Ss Oad 4
Fort Tanith
Boston
Baer Bros. & Peller
van Buren
Constancy
New York
Roniense
Theele
Fort Smith
Vhey
Fair
Gisa
Bether
European-made instruments flood state market
Fost Smith recommends R C Bollinger as sole importer of European instruments and merchandize, boasting the largest stock of violins guitars harps and strings in the state. Bollinger shows freight and duties around 300 dollars and promises 25 to 30 percent savings by direct import. He represents top piano and organ makers like Knabe Mason Hamlin Behr Bros Lester Krabauer and others with cash discounts and favorable terms. A24 cattle and property listings appear with G W Barnes & Co. ede
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fost Smith
Rer
R.C. Boliinger
Europe
Bolinger
Io Europe
Bollinger
Knabe, Magen & Hamlin
Betining & Son
Behr Bros
Lester, Krabauer
Organs
Mason & Hamilir
Ferrand & Water
Chicago Cottage
Cotton Weighing Station Ready to Receive Your Crop
The county executive committee announces a cotton weigh station is fully equipped to weigh and seasonably prepare cotton for sale. Experienced weighers and committee members will assist growers to secure the best market price at the yard controlled by the DL T association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastian Counte
Ibis
Tiga
AL Kidki
Tb AlLace
K.m. Prarell
Belcherville couple marks wedding anniversary
J OH Falcomb i and wife of Belcher ville Texas celebrate their fifteeth wedding anniversary and report good health by promptly treating minor ailments. They credit St Patrick's Pills as mild and effective, keeping the system in good order, and say they prize them highly. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. OH
Flolcomi
Belcherville
Texas
Petrified specimen discussed by Reed near Dutch Mill, Washington County
A reader named Reed, living near the city, presented a petrified specimen found near Dutch Millis in Washington county. He is noted as intelligent and devoted to studying petrifications and geology. The item was described as resembling a serpent petrification with defunct bark, bane, and feat components. Proceedings date about August 1st referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Bark
Bane
Feat Call
Millis
Washington County
Local Trade Notes and Advertisements Highlight 19th Century Boston
An assortment of ads and notices from a Boston area page cover groceries, medicines, liquor, and wholesale agents. Names like Western Coal & Mining Co, Jenny Lind, Caldwell & Co, Fleming & Weaver appear with stock mentions and pricing hints. The piece notes post office updates, doctoring and banking mentions, plus promotions for nursery stock and local business movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel
Asd Guarantes Pianbidien
Mo Sparks
Joo
Scfmap
Western Coal & Mining Co
Jenny Lind Aatt
Local Merchant Expands Stock In Major City Market
A dealer announces a large inventory of spirits and wines including Kentucky Bourbon and Muliers, plus brandies and gin with a September to October travel sale. Catalog lists Sherry Madeira wines and patterned items, with tickets at varied round trip rates and depot office contact for details. The note also promotes wagon wheels and equipment from Chas Yair, agent, and nearby shops Echole & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Georgia
Ora
Old Deerfield
Rabingon County
Uitt Davis
Srcoand
St. Louis
Ateliy
Prtrcodine
Best Salve for Mara Bruises Sores and Ulcers
Old advertisement promising a universal salve for skin ailments including bruises sores and ulcers. Claims quick healing with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. For sale by druggists with unclear location and dated language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WV A Cove
Feratavit Ark
Local Candyshop Offers Wholesale and Retail Deals
Readers are pointed to two firms offering candy and confectionery at wholesale or retail. The notice highlights special gross prices and urges country merchants to note the bargain.
Cigars and Tobacco Trade Noted in Local Market
Fragmentary OCR notes reference cigars and tobacco activity with incomplete phrases about sales, buyers, and prices. The readable portions hint at market terms and possible dealer mentions without clear names or dates.
Local city firms advertise tools and remedies in early issue
Merchants Poder Powell successors to WH and Wold Satterfeld offer a wide line of liquor, groceries, and country trade. Vaughan, veteran dealer in furnishings, promises stock and carloads, with warehouses and large winter stock. The ad touts Mulleys Efferveavent Sulise Apeilets as a cure for digestion and the Baden Baden springs water equivalence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawlor & Powell
He & In
Satterfield
Higners
Poder & Powell
WH & Wold Satterfeld
Messnetesiel
Baden Baden
Germany
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Levator
Acy
Boeat Editor & Business Mang’s
Oeles
ROS
Sea Yard
Sea Island
Bombshell
Oran
Sam Giannn
Eee
Pacer
Sini Sone
Dick Navill
Dow Pricea
H. C. Hofluson
Clyrar
Chealt Court
Pare Smigh
Gestion
Dade Humphres
Alicein
Asot eCoueto Gheiden
Mrosch Mes. T
Crane
Pom i Leary
Giana
Dirk Nevilt
Pwihi
Whiersmith
Foy
Olive
Carnal
Bros
Cole’ E Drug Store
Hebre McGreevy
Cole
Beukoy
Geowe
Ne. IO Bse
Klein & Fink
Diamonda
Fort Supith
Nellie Bly
Cheatham
Fort Sulth
Varia
P. R. Davia & Son
U.S. Court Notes
Eugene, Hamp
Jake Standiey
United States
Ceate
Diethink
al Bagese
Hamp
Jake Saodiey
Mary Covlewtion
John Heli
Introduedias
Tsi
Vyootasas Nola
Baldridge Miont
Duha W. West Lewis Barnes
Nethuo Jones
Egger
Pien
Detroit
Gus Parker
Gailty
Wan
Alen Horta Allur Dantea EB
Murphy
Alla AL Martin
Fis Cecil
van Alexasiler
Bood Urumptian
Jenn Loyd
Carroll Veble
Joseph
Henry Surratt
James N. Kelley
Strembigeg
Mrs. Kayden
Rogers
Unapr
Osany
Silicken
Tela Bic Paysaiss
Frark Stewart Fon Bop
D. Moeevee
George
Martie
Esa
Messrs
Dotie Db Lovers
Jun F. Read
Bob Uber
Rop. Powell
Ale Prolyne
Braawne
Bot. YoVal
WLM
Cravens
Lith
B. Nea
WH. Clinton
Dos. Forrester
Robt. Owens
Supreme Court
Leading Music House of Arkansas
G. W. Barnes & Co
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Ieee
Tom Weber
Adgust Lst
Baer Bros. & Fuller
AL Ak d. Grier'’s
Eommercia
Dno
Seheap
Port Mapith
Barmex
Tewson Avenue
Drea de Lee
Feus
Farmers
Grore A Geo
Frasenel Mar Ager
Joe Coane
Wit
Putin
Brogan
Srop
Sparks and Die
Schasp
Western Coal & Misting Co
Denny Lind
Wo Moston
Gangaway
Caldwell & Co
Galliwell Brock
Fleming & Weaver
Erry Daushcamp
Dave Shelby
Addidion
Postusister
J. BK. Barns Gee
Palm Servier
P.M Catlett
Aees
Tian
Seling Nursery
Our County
Hier
Strombarg
J. A. Sk'pwith
Skipwidth
Paris
Tosletsbomina
Insurance
Otter
Fort Sauth
Ana Ahall Sadeavsr
Seevator
H.C. Hoffigen
Echole & Co
Buckien
Atery
Nasic
Pimare
Derada
Wea
Enente Aye Pet
Pratt
Carver
Coleman
Bradford Corn
Victor Sorghum
Corner
ALA Girler’s
Gyosdhy Bose
Moscow
Oitap Etoghers
Henrys Melareays Ladia
Pom O'Leary
Peyce
Jenoy
Pata Gd. We. Meek & We
Biel Hand
Atatar
Cotier
Jogomniss Pte
Evers Artivie
Soon Fang
Oxley
Plotl Phvie
Anid
Vaughan
Reve and Mouse
tXiehsien
Abe
Vagyhanes
Jobtlas Nusitess Lids Aganmed
Wheleed Dhe
Uae
Uh. Voebdpayes
Whiteiey
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
Castoris
Miay
Kansas
Huntington
Ars
Taintington
Kansas and
Texas Co
Ranxcad Axp Texas Co
Dun Kexxeny
Frisco Line
Thia Popstar
God West
Oetober Sid
Frivce Hne
Cot
Cas
Agt
Tas
Wometen
Mate
Watt
Peng
Atlas
Gullet
Hall
Pier Cns
Geo. Sengel Hardware Co
Fort Smithl Ark
Packs Adaarg
W. A. Black
Fr. Smith
Ards
EU Eee Ag Aes
Everett
Fashion Saloon
Pari, Tee
Frank
Nuradmus
Kenry Haney
Jerre Vailan Tomke
Hee
Tee Hendred
Jie Eiskera
Botaven Jessen
Red River
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