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Newspaper
Newport Daily Independent
Location
Newport, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
1
Huffman's candies are praised as the best in the market, with the three top St Louis candy firms and the leading firm in Little Rock cited as leaders by observers.
A review by Rev. Cline of Rev. L H Richardson’s baptism sermon attacks Presbyterian creeds and denominational names. The piece questions scripture warrant for church names and argues for Bible alone authority, citing New Testament Christians and passages like 2 Timothy 3 16 17.
Dr P C Hooper resigns as superintendent of the Arkansas insane asylum after fifteen years in the role. He states fatigue with the work and will step down effective June 1, with the resignation delivered to Gov Davis for the state board of charitable institutions to review at its Monday meeting.
Mr and Mrs H F Kath hosted a Sunday launch party down White river inviting friends to join them as members. The 25 mile trip included visits to pearling camps and a late breakfast at a hotel banquet after returning. Guests included A R Clark Robertson Josie Weisel Hattie Blanche Mildred Bernstein Ike Bottenstein Issie Bondi and Henry Ohlwein.
The city organizes a Business Men's League with Clarence F. Greenlee as president Charles B. LaBelle as vice president and Frank Andrews as secretary The group aims to unite local businessmen to promote commercial interests and encourage business enterprises in Brinkley.
The Democratic State Convention will meet in Little Rock on June 10. Key figures include Congressman Thomas C. McRae of Prescott and Speaker T. H. Humphreys of Fayetteville, with one likely to be chosen as chairman. Judge E. O. Mahoney of El Dorado will nominate Gov. Davis.
The Newport Board of Education elected Gustave Jones president and H Bernstein secretary for the new term. Prof. A Woods was reappointed superintendent with Mrs J T Box as first assistant. Teachers chosen include Mrs B F Whitaker Miss Mabel Padgett Hal Phillips and Gera Duke. Miss Gertie Tucker was not retained sparking protest from her supporters. Ed Craigen was reelected principal for the colored school with Ha Wheeler as assistant.
Mammoth Spring will host a Chau tauga during the last week of January. Lecturers include Hon. Wm. J. Bryan Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and ex Governor Bob Taylor among others.
Jackson County Arkansas assessor will hold meetings in township locations from June to August 1902 to assess personal property and per capital tax. Dates cover Barren, Glaize, Breckinridge, Cow Lake, Richwoods, Cache, Grubbs, Village, Jefferson, Bird, Glass, Union townships with listed venues and conduct. bring deeds and tax receipts.
Assessor duties announced for Jackson County with public notice in May issue of Daily Independent. Official outlines property assessment schedule and contact details for residents seeking information or appeals.
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